How to visit Kansas Sunflower Fields

How to visit
Kansas Sunflower Fields 2024

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, including KC Farm School at Gibbs Road in Kansas City, Cedar Creek Farm & Pumpkin Patch in Maize, 3 Oaks Barn in DeSoto, and Hickory Hollow Pumpkin Patch near Spearville. We are attempting to visit them when they are in bloom. 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 is on of 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. 2023 prices were $15/ages 2-16, $5 for Adults, cash or check and the sunflowers bloomed October 1 until about the middle of the month. They timed the planting to try to have them bloom in late September / early October 2024. 29583 Low Water North Road, Alma, Kansas 66401 (785) 765-3451
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. In 2022 there was not enough rain and so few flowers bloomed that the field did not open to the public. The sunflowers were planted in July 2024 and the bloom is anticipated in early September. Take SW Thunder Road southwest of town to SW 115th Street, and a half mile west.
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 & 2022. but there were sunflowers in 2021 and they were back in 2023. The city did not plant sunflowers for 2024.
Buhler, Kansas - 2024 is the sixth year of sunflowers at Kansas Maze Sunflower Festival, and it will run August 21 - September 14, 2024, conditions permitting. There are a few other things to do, such as a jumping pillow, giant puzzle and photo opportunities. 5K & 1 mile runs will be held on August 24, 2024.
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 $22.78 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. The sunflowers are finished for 2023.
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. In 2024 they planted three 40 acre fields with sunflowers, a few weeks apart, so they bloomed over a longer period of time. In 2024 the bloom is expected September 26 - October 10. 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.
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. Your $10 fee includes corn maze & kids mini maze, combine slide & truck slide, kids play area, picnic area, food trucks and more. 2024 sunflowers are now in bloom and should continue into early August! More in September
Edgerton, Kansas - 2023 is the 5th 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 3 PM and all day on weekends. Sunflowers bloomed late September to early October and are now finished 18100 Edgerton Road, Edgerton, Kansas 66021 (913) 802-7425
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 Grinters planted sunflowers on July 13, 2024 and the 2024 bloom is predicted to be about Labor Day.
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. The 2023 bloom is over.
Lindsborg, Kansas - After taking years off in 2020 and 2022, 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! The 2023 Sunflower peak bloom was Labor Day weekend. Sunflowers were planted July 6, 2024 and blooms may be about the beginning of September.
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 2023 bloom is over. 1516 Collins Lane, Manhattan, Kansas 66502 (785) 320-5408
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 sunflower field from nearby. Peak Sunflower bloom was in September of 2022 and 2023. 1000 South Scenic Drive, Manhattan, Kansas 66503 (785) 539-1901
Pomona, Kansas - Aunt B's Blossoms grows hand picked seasonal flowers and has a sunflower field near Ottawa, Kansas which blooms in early September each year. Visitors can reserve a time slot between 6:30-8:30 PM each evening for free. Donations are accepted to benefit the Franklin County Cancer Foundation in memory of Cole Hayden, Aunt B's nephew. Reservations required. They were planted in July and blooms are anticipated about the second week of September 2024. 1720 Sand Creek Road, Pomona, Kansas 66076 (813) 285-9541
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, and through Labor Day in 2023. The 2024 bloom is anticipated August 17-28. 400 East 189th Street Scranton, Kansas 66537
Topeka, Kansas - Shively Farms is the new name of Berry Hill UPick Farm in Berryton, Kansas. They are a public sunflower farm just south of Topeka. The U-pick farm introduced sunflowers in 2017 and they have been very popular. They also have a pumpkin patch in the fall. The first sunflowers are expected in early August 2024 with a second bllom expected in October.
Tecumseh Kansas - Arkenberg Farms is a CNG Certified Farm grown natural vegetables near the Kansas Turnpike East Topeka Toll Plaza. Each year they have a sunflower field open to the public. Admission is $5 at a self pay station. In 2023 they do not have a sunflower field. Arkenberg Farms, 645 Southeast Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh, Kansas 66542 (785)231-9018

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