Kansas is the "sunflower state" and wild sunflowers and commercial
sunflower fields can be found across the state, but in recent years, cultivated
sunflower fields which are open to the public have become phenomenally
popular. So many people want a chance to walk through the sunflower fields
and take family photos that one location has had lines of cars up to a
half mile long.
But other farms have responded to the demand and here
is a list of the sunflower fields we have had a chance to visit. Several
of them have pages devoted to them and we will be adding more. There are
still more public sunflower fields and we planned to visit the Wathena
sunflower field in 2022, but it is closed to the public this year. If you
have a public sunflower field we have not listed,
email
us with details and an invitation to visit.
Please contact us at keith@mightymac.org
with other sunflower fields which are open to the public.
Alma, Kansas - Little Munchkins Pumpkin Patch
has the newest & smallest public sunflower field we have found. The
small field is at the back of Little munchkins and their many other attractions
were drawing all of the attention in 2020 when this photo was taken. 2022
prices are $10/ages 2-16, $5 for Adults, cash or check. The sunflowers
finally bloomed on October 1 and will last until about the middle of the
month.
29583 Low Water North Road, Alma, Kansas 66401
(785) 765-3451 |
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Augusta, Kansas - Since 2016, Diana Burress
- B Realty Realtor/Broker has planted a field of sunflowers, open to
the public at no charge. The period this field was pretty was short in
2020 and the bloom was over in mid August. Planted July 19, 2022, but
there was not enough rain and so few flowers bloomed that the field did
not open to the public.
Take SW Thunder Road southwest of town to SW 115th Street,
and a half mile west. |
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Baxter Springs, Kansas - For several years, the
City of Baxter Springs, Kansas has planted a sunflower
field along Historic Route 66 to give folks a photo opportunity
along The Route. It did not happen in 2020, but it is back in 2021 and
the flowers were at peak bloom when this photo was taken on August 21.
Sunflowers were not planted in 2022. |
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Burns, Kansas - Walter's
Pumpkin Patch is one of the growing number
of pumpkin patches which are extending their season by adding sunflowers.
Last year they planted two crops side by side.
They offer many activities, such as a corn maze, two gift
shops, play areas, but the $14.95 admission seems high if you are just
there for the sunflowers. We liked the fresh warm donuts for a dollar.
The sunflower fields were open in August 2021, but were in bloom only briefly
in mid September 2022. |
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Buhler, Kansas - 2022 is the fourth year of sunflowers
at Kansas Maze Sunflower Festival,
which kicked off August 24 and continues until September 18. The
2022 price is $9.
There are a few other things to do, such as jumping pillow,
giant puzzle and photo opportunities. There will be 5K & 1 mile runs
on August 27, 2022. |
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Clearwater, Kansas - In recent years, Klausmeyer
Farm & Pumpkin Patch, north of Clearwater, Kansas, has added
sunflower fields which are open to the public for a $2 fee. They have planted
three 40 acre fields with sunflowers, a few weeks apart, so they bloom
over a longer period of time. The last day of sunflowers in 2022 was
July 24.
We like a number of the things which Klausmeyers are doing,
including providing paths to make it easier to go into the fields. In addition,
they have left props for better photo opportunities like benches and round
hay bales. |
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Edgerton, Kansas - Gieringers
Family Orchard & Berry Farm is a busy "u-pick farm" farm from
April through October. Since 2015, they have also offered public sunflower
fields. In 2022 there have been multiple sunflower fields in bloom different
times. Sunflowerfest is October 7 & 8 and sunflwers are ecpected
to last up to 2 more weeks depending on weather. Your $10 fee includes
corn maze & kids mini maze, combine slide & truck slide, kids play
area, picnic area, food trucks and more. |
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Edgerton, Kansas - 2022 is the 4th year for sunflowers
at Lewis Farms. They have a large field, right next to Edgerton
Road, with better parking than most of the public sunflower fields. They
are open dawn to dusk. Taking photos is free, though there are donation
boxes. You can cut and purchase sunflowers for $2 each or 3 for $5. Mums
& pumpkins are also for sale after 3PM and all day on weekends.
The Sunflower bloom began September 24, 2022 and will
be over about October 9.
18100 Edgerton Rd, Edgerton, Kansas 66021 (913) 802-7425 |
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Lawrence, Kansas - Ted and Kris Grinter's
Sunflower Farm in Leavenworth County, between Lawrence and Tonganoxie.
have been inviting the public to see their sunflowers for over a decade
and it has become a phenomena. The Grinter family let the public come into
the fields and take photos for free. There is a place to leave a donation
and a dollar is requested if you take a flower with you. The fields were
planted July 9.
2022 sunflower bloom began August 30. Now finished
for 2022. |
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Lawrence, Kansas - Hunsinger
Sunflower Patch is a 6 acre sunflower farm on the south side of
Lawrence. George and Cheryl Hunsinger started the field in 2016 to provide
a free place for the public to enjoy sunflowers without having to battle
the crowds that were growing at a nearby public field. In 2022, the bloom
reached its peak in the 3rd week of August and by August 28 most of the
bloom had past with one group of smaller plants still in bloom at the far
south end. There were still many people having a good time.
2022 sunflower season ended Labor Day. |
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Lindsborg, Kansas - After taking a year off in
2020, the Peterson Farm
Brothers Sunflower Trails are back. This year the field is located
outside Lindsborg, Kansas, just a couple of miles from Coronado
Heights Park, The flowers were at just about the perfect stage when
we visited on September 3, 2021. Trails were open through September 19!
Only a small part of the field still looks good.
The Peterson Brothers are taking a year off and there
are no sunflowers in 2022. |
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Manhattan, Kansas - A & H Farm is a farm market
with some attractions for children. The sunflower field in 2021 it was
small, sparse and you have to wade through a few inches of mud & water
to get to the sunflowers. The 2022 $15 fee is a little high if you are
just going for the sunflowers, but is more reasonable if you are there
to see goats and do other things. The produce market was nicer than than
the farm.
The first 2022 sunflower bloom is over. The second
bloom is still active October 7 and may last another week.
1516 Collins Lane, Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 320-5408 |
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Manhattan, Kansas - Britt's Sunflower Field is
a 30 acre sunflower field operated by Britt's Garden Acres, a farm market
on the southwest side of town. Go to the market first to pay $5 for a wristband
and they will direct you to the field a couple of miles away. The sunflowers
were a little beat down from heavy rain the day we visited in 2021. There
were Guinea fowl in the field from nearby. Peak Sunflower bloom was
about September 18, 2022, season now over.
1000 South Scenic Drive, Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 539-1901 |
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Scranton, Kansas - Eleanor's
Events is a public sunflower field a few miles south of Scranton,
Kansas. It grew out of a public service project by the Lyndon Leaders 4H
Club. No admission is charged, but donations are appreciated. Eleanor's
Events sunflower field was open August 24 - September 3, 2022.
1000 East 189th Street, Scranton, Kansas 66537 |
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Topeka, Kansas - Berry
Hill UPick Farm in Berryton, Kansas, just south of Topeka
is a public sunflower farm. The owners of Berry Hill UPick decided to plant
sunflowers to help draw attention to their strawberry farm. The farm started
growing sunflowers in 2017 and with the popularity of the Grinter's Sunflower
Farm in Leavenworth County, this seemed like a great way to gain visibility.
The 2022 bloom is over. |
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