Here’s a list of several sunflower fields around Richmond, Virginia where you can get out and enjoy the bright blooms.
Unfortunately sunflowers have an extremely short bloom duration making its tricky to catch when the flowers are in peak bloom. The exact dates for peak bloom can vary with the weather too, so be sure to check with the farm before venturing out!
WOODS TREE FARM – Amelia, VA
At Woods Tree Farm (that’s us) we’re having two sunflower events in 2023.
SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL – June 30-July 2 (and may extend beyond that depending on blooms). With nearly 3 acres planted in Sunflowers and numerous photo props set up, you’ll have a great time wandering around the sunflower field.
WILDFLOWER DAYS – Early-Mid September 2023 (DATES TBD). 6 Varieties of sunflowers, plus colorful zinnias, cosmos and other wildflowers.
At both events you can pick your own flowers, enjoy the photo props we’ve set up, take a hay ride and kids can play in our play field.
ALVIS FARMS – Manakin Sabot, VA
SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL (2023 dates TBD) in the past this Sunflower Festival has been held around the end of July or early August. Alvis Farms grows oil seed sunflowers as a commodity crop so they have a huge field of sunflowers. Their event has grown over the years to include more on-site vendors and activities.
Check out the Alvis Farms Facebook page or website for the most up-to-date information.
FRESH BRANCH FARM – Chesterfield, VA
EST Date – Mid July 2023 – Fresh Branch Farm is located near Pocohontas State Park in Chesterfield County. They primarily raise beef and chickens, but have an annual sunflower event where they have a few photo props set up and allow visitors to cut sunflowers. See the Fresh Branch Farm FB page for current info.
CHESTERFIELD BERRY FARM – Moseley, VA
Sunflower and Sweet Corn Festival – Late July – Early August. At Chesterfield Berry Farm you’ll pay a single admission to the event to get access to all the activities including a hayride to the sunflower patch. Several styles and colors of sunflowers are grown. They also have a concession stand and offer fresh cooked sweet corn for sale. For an extra fee cut and take home sunflowers or sweet corn and other produce.
