Looking for the perfect photo opportunity? Check out one of these awesome local farms that have thousands of gorgeous sunflowers!

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Pheasant Run Farm, Belle Plaine

  • August Sunflower Experience (Part One)
    • August 4th through 9th from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • August Sunflower Experience (Part Two)
    • Third week of August - exact dates TBD (weather dependent)
  • September Sunflower Experience
    • Mid-September - exact dates TBD (weather dependent)
  • Features elevated platforms, photo stations, a kids' corn box, concessions, porta-potties, and cut-your-own flowers
  • Dogs are welcome
  • Admission is $7 per person (ages 4+) and includes one sunflower -
    additional flowers are $2 each - cash, cards, and Venmo are accepted

This is me on one of the raised platforms in August of 2024!

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Harvestville Farm, Donnellson

  • Sunflower Festival
    • Through August 10th - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Extended hours August 6th - open until 8:30 p.m.
  • Features photo prop areas, zinnia fields, cut-your-own flowers, two play areas, a flower bar, and concessions
  • Dogs are NOT allowed
  • Admission is $10 for ages 3+ - cash, major credit cards, and Apple Pay are accepted

Pride of the Wapsi, Long Grove

  • Sunflower Days
    • September 20th through 28th
      • Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Featuring zinnia fields, 24 farm activities, photo ops, concessions, a store, and a corn maze
  • Admission is $15.94 online HERE or $18 at the gate (ages 3+)

Bloomsbury Farm, Atkins

  • Sunflower & Honey Fest
    • September 5th through 14th
      • Friday from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
      • Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • "Join us for our opening weekend with an endless field of sunflowers, bee & honey themed photo ops & honey themed food & drink items!"
  • Tickets on-sale soon HERE
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