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Nothing says summer like seeing fields of beautiful sunflowers! They make me smile. My Instagram and Facebook feed light up every July with glorious photos of these golden beauties. I see people stage their baby photos, engagement, wedding shoots (how do they time it?) and so much more. I even took a special photo class on sunflower selfies at the North Carolina Museum of Art last summer. There is something about the intricate center, the way the bees buzz in and out, how they all face in the same direction, that captivates us. So here is the list of the best sunflower fields in Maryland that you can visit.
This post will be updated regularly as more details are announced. Sunflowers generally bloom in July. Updated 9/06/24.
Sunflowers are more than just pretty to look at too. They can generate cooking oil and bio-diesel to power equipment. Their seeds are delicious, as humans and squirrels will attest. Bringing sunflowers into your home is like bringing the sunshine in.
Some sunflower fields allow visitors to stroll amongst the flowers, while others restrict them to specific aisles. Some sunflower fields allow visitors to pick their own flowers to take home—a special memento of their visit. Other sunflower fields do not allow anyone to touch or remove the flowers. It is important to check the rules for each field to ensure that you have the best visit and are happy with your experience. Please enjoy these great sunflower fields in Maryland!
When is the Best Time to Visit Sunflower Fields in Maryland?
Harvest season is from mid-June to September. In Maryland, sunflowers peak in August. Most sunflower fields will post on their Facebook pages their peak flower period, which, depending on the rain and sun exposure, is two weeks from early to mid-July. Some farms stagger their planting period to provide flowers that last through August or later.
Sunflower Fields in Maryland Open to Visitors
Please note that all these hours are subject to change (weather, holidays, special events, etc). Before you drive out, double-check each sunflower field’s website and Facebook page to avoid disappointment!
1) Clark’s Elioak Farm Sunflower Patch
10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City
410-730-4049
Hours: March 23, 2024 to November 3, 2024 | Tuesday – Sunday 10AM – 5PM (5:30PM on weekends)
Fees: $8.00 per person (age 1 and above). No charge for infants under 1 year of age (under 12 months) for admission or Enchanted Express Train ride.
Mode of Payment: Cash, Credit Cards and Apple Pay
Parking: Allowed in designated parking areas
Picking: No
Pets: On a leash only
Facilities: No bathroom facilities, no benches, and no picnic tables. Please plan accordingly. Trails are unmanicured dirt or gravel that can be rough or muddy and may be unsuitable for strollers.
Clark’s Elioak Farm is a 540-acre farm on Maryland Route 108 in Howard County, Maryland. From April to November, you can enjoy animals, rides, pick-your-own crops, and more. But the best part is Sunflower Season!
You can take a cow trail ride, an Enchanted Express Train ride, a pony ride, or a family wagon ride. Plus, when the sunflowers are in bloom, your admission ticket gets you access to the sunflower fields too.
The farm stays open until 7 pm so you have time to appreciate the fields and take pictures. You need to get tickets in advance from the website.
2) Sunflowers of Lisbon
Maple Lawn: 11788 Route 216, Fulton, MD 20759
Lisbon: +1 443-864-2015
Hours: Woodbine/Lisbon: September 14th-29th!
Touch a Truck Event: September 28th 5-7pm
Fulton/Maple Lawn: Middle of October
Fees: $15
Picking: $3
Pets: On a leash, people/dog friendly
Experience the beauty of a 14-acre sunflower field with admission that includes 3 free stems to cut (additional stems available for just $4 each), weekend hayrides, exciting new activities for kids like slides and corn pits, a variety of food trucks and vendors, and so much more!
They have 15 acres of pure yellow sunflower bliss to walk through and cut and walk through and take pictures with a 3 acres patch of multicolored blooms as well to cut from. 18 total acres of sunflowers, making it the largest sunflower attraction in Maryland! Hayrides, food trucks, and ice cream trucks on the weekends with slides, a corn pit, and basketball games for kids and adults.
Summer Festival is just around the corner! Be sure to visit their Facebook page for the latest updates.
3) McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area
16898-16500 River Rd, MD 20837
1-877-620-8DNR (8367). Out of State: 410-260-8DNR (8367)
Hours: Full Bloom Now!
Fees: FREE!
Parking: Allowed in designated parking areas
Picking: No
Pets: On a leash only
Facilities: No bathroom facilities, no benches, and no picnic tables. Please plan accordingly. Trails are unmanicured dirt or gravel that can be rough or muddy and may be unsuitable for strollers.
McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area is 300 acres full of nature – woods, fields, and wetlands. In mid-June, it’s home to huge sunflower fields that make you feel like you’re in a fairytale. Two fields are specially grown for the mourning doves.
These fields are open for hunting in September on certain days and times.
You can also spot songbirds, mammals, and honeybees busy collecting pollen from the flowers. Remember, you can’t cut the sunflowers but you can enjoy the view by taking photos or carefully walking through the fields – they are for the wildlife to enjoy!
4) Lockbriar Farms
10051 Worton Rd, Chestertown
1-877-620-8DNR (8367). Out of State: 410-260-8DNR (8367)
Hours: Open for the 2024 season – Weekdays, 9am to 5pm / Saturdays & Sundays, 10am to 4pm
Visiting Lockbriar Farms is a great way to make a special bouquet! When you arrive, you’ll get a mason jar that you can fill with as many different flowers as you’d like. There are lots to choose from, such as sunflowers, gladiolus, zinnias, strawflowers, eucalyptus, lavender, gomphrena, bachelor buttons, basil, coxcomb, lisianthus, and spearmint!
They excel in offering pick-your-own fruits and vegetables, as well as an incredible ice cream barn. But remember not to overlook the opportunity to explore their pick-your-own sunflowers during the late summer and early fall!
Make sure to bring your shears so that you can cut the flowers. Once your jar is full, you can pay for it and take your lovely bouquet home.
5) Emily’s Produce
2214 Church Creek Rd, Cambridge
443-521-0789
Hours: June-Sept:ember | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9 am-6 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9 am-5 pm. Closed every Tuesday
Emily’s produce farm has grown delicious fruits and vegetables for seven generations. Visitors can enjoy a picnic in the beautiful outdoor setting.
Kindly check their website or their Instagram for updated information!
6) Goldpetal Farms
37254 Manor Rd, Chaptico
240-587-7312
Hours: Currently Closed — Reopening Sept. 7ish with Sunflower Maze!
- CLOSED Mondays & Tuesdays
- Wednesdays & Thursdays 10am to Sunset
- Fridays & Saturdays 10am to 10pm lighted zinnia field
- Sundays 10am to Sunset
Fees: $15 age 7+ / kids 6 and under are free | Season Membership: $45 Individual / $79 Couple unlimited access during open hours, good thru fall
Parking: Allowed within the grass lot
Photographer: $50 DAY PASS / $150 SEASON PASS. Please see this Facebook post about photographers
Pets: If well-behaved, leashed, and cleaned up after
Their picture-perfect flower field season opens with 100% pick-your-own flower fields!
Not only will you have over 7 acres of flowers to explore and select from, but you’ll also have beautiful flower vistas to take unique and beautiful portraits and a wide range of nature photography opportunities.
Their sunflower maze is scheduled to return in the fall. Come soon to enjoy this amazing experience!
7) Sunflowers in Jarrettsville, MD
3867 Norrisville Rd MD Route 23, Jarrettsville, MD
Hours: Sunflowers were planted July 24th! Projected bloom dates are September 27- OCtober 13, 2024
Cost: $5.00 per person to walk thru the fields & take pictures
Parking: Lots of parking space
Photography: Yes
Come and celebrate the last day with the Sunflowers! From the flower market and the bake set table to the crafters and a wagon ride, there’s something for everyone.
Check their Facebook Page for more details.
8) Magnolia Meadows Farm
13001 Creagerstown Road, Thurmont
301-606-4086
Hours: Fall 2024 Season: September 21 – October 27
Fees: Sold both online and in-person upon arrival.
Pets: YES, on a leash!
Picking: $2.00/stem|$15.00/mason jar (mix & match with cut flowers & fill with as many as you can fit!)
Drones: YES, with specific written consent.
Photography: YES, All guests entering the farm, including the photographer, must pay admission. Sessions outside of our business hours are available on designated dates by appointment only and are subject to a $50/hour fee.
Stay tuned for 2024 events! https://linktr.ee/magnoliameadowfarms!
Get immersed and don’t miss this new farm adventure with over 20 activities for all ages + sunflowers, pumpkins, & Maryland’s Largest Corn Maze! A 3-acre sunflower field which is one of the best and most beautiful spots for photos & picking your perfect bouquet! Magnolia Meadows Farm planted multiple varieties and colors!
9) Butler’s Orchard Sunflowers
22222 Davis Mill Road, Germantown
301-428-0444
Hours: August 10-11 & 13-18, 2024
Pets: YES, Service animals only
Fees: Tuesday-Thursdays: $5 + fee/person online, $7/person at the gate / Friday-Sundays: $10 + fee/person online, $12/person at the gate
Facilities: A flushable toilet is located at the Farm Market. There are portable restrooms in the Farm Park and in the fields. A handicapped portable restroom is also located at the Farm Market.
Join the 2024 Sunflower Spectacular! Stroll through two football fields of sunflowers and stop at the props the field have set up along the way for perfect Insta-worthy photos!
While you’re here, stop at their picking fields for some fruits, veggies & flowers, and visit the Farm Park to see their barnyard buddies and play on their playground & slides!
10) Rocky Point Creamery
4323A Tuscarora Road, Tuscarora, MD 21790
301-874-5810
Hours: Spring & Summer 2024 Monday: CLOSED Tuesday-Sunday: 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Pets: YES, on a leash!
Picking: $1 each
During the months of July and August, the Rocky Point Creamery offers a sunflower field where visitors can pick their own sunflowers.
Oh, and I forgot to mention, the sunflowers aren’t the main attraction here. Actually, you should definitely make a stop for some of their delicious ice cream! The Rocky Point Creamery is actually a part of the Maryland Ice Cream Trail, so you can be sure you’re in for some high-quality treats.
Check out their Facebook page for the most current information and updates.
11) Clear Meadow Farm
3134 Troyer Rd, White Hall
864-567-2968
See you in 2024
Located in Harford County, one of Maryland’s esteemed agricultural regions, Clear Meadow Farm is a hidden gem. With a dedicated and highly skilled team of farmers, we take pride in offering a wide range of agricultural products and services.
The peak bloom for this sunflower field occurs considerably later than in other sunflower fields across Maryland and Virginia, typically from early to mid-September.
12) Clarksville Sunflower Festival
4979 Sheppard Lane, Ellicott City, MD
410-849-4312
Hours: Sunflower Festival is officially over but the field will keep the field open for PYO for any remaining blooms
Fees: There is no fee for admission, but you do need to pay for the blooms at the store at Mary’s Land Farm ( Blooms are 10 for $10). Booking here
On the weekends for the full experience – visit the flower fields, shop the farm store and vendors, dance to live music and delight in food trucks!
Or come during the week and take your sweet time strolling through the fields! Enjoy the peaceful farm, visit the animals, and shop the farm store—all without the crowds!
Get your tickets for this ultimate summer bucket list activity in Maryland: https://tickets.maryslandfarm.com/2024-clarksville…
Don’t miss out on the sunflower extravaganza. Book your experience here
13) Sunflower Garden
2390 Manchester Rd, Westminster, MD
44 20 7255 0717
339-222-5134
Hours: August 12 – September 2, 2014
Fees: $12
Embrace the sunlit days of summer with us at our charming Pick-Your-Own flower farm. Nestled in a serene setting, we specialize in sunflowers, but our gardens boast a delightful array of 30 different types of wildflowers and cut varieties.
Usually, the peak bloom occurs around late August. Nevertheless, the gardens become accessible for picking starting from early July, and this picking window extends until mid-September, as long as there remain flowers available to be picked.
While visiting, you have the opportunity to feed chickens, interact with the bunny rabbit, and purchase fresh vegetables from the on-site veggie stand.
Check the website for more details.
14) Summers Farm
7503 Hollow Road, Middletown
301-304-3031
Hours: August 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31 | September 1, 2, 7 & 8
Fees: $19.50 / per person online and $23.50 / per person at the gate 1 Each admission comes with one (1) flower bloom. Additional sunflower blooms may be purchased, if available.
Pets: Service animals only are welcome
Facilities: Yes, there are portable restrooms on the farm
With 45+ activities – plus the Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch – there’s something for everyone at Summers Farm. Find things to do that will keep active toddlers happy, school-aged youngsters intrigued, and young adults amazed!
Come visit, pick your perfect flowers, take epic pictures, sip a local drink in our spacious tent, enjoy live music, and relax at Summers Farm’s 5th Annual Flower Festival!
Check out their Facebook page for the most current information and updates.
15) Farm Heritage Conservancy Sunflowers
6960 Serenity Farms Rd, Hughesville
240-681-9292
Hours: August 31 & September 1, 2024, 10 AM to 4 PM
Fees: FESTIVAL WEEKEND TICKETS $15 ( Sunflower picking with the build-your-own bouquet station are included in the ticket price)
Pets: Yes on a leash
Parking: Yes
Enjoy 6 acres of pick-your-own sunflowers, hay rides, photo opportunities, a local art show, vendors, a petting pen, and more!
Bring your own shears! Food will be available for purchase.
16) Valley View Acres
4005 Valley View Rd, Middletown, MD
Hours: Currently closed to the public. See you soon
Pets: NO PETS are permitted. Service dogs are welcome!
Fees: $10 per person (cash only | No Presales), includes all the flowers you can pick! Bring your buckets and snips.
Photographers: Inquire about appointment times and fee schedules at info@valleyviewacresmd.com
Payment: CASH only
Handicapped: No
Valley View Acres is with 154 acres and a private residence and working farm. They will provide cutters but recommend you bring your own too as they may all be loaned out when you arrive.
In addition, they also cultivate wildflowers, and guests have the opportunity to gather flowers to bring back home. The upcoming year, 2023, will mark the fifth anniversary of their sunflower festival!
You can also follow along on their Facebook & Instagram for more updates.
17) Gaver Farm
5501 Detrick Rd Mt. Airy, MD 21771
301-865-3515
Hours: FALL – August 30 – November 5, 2024 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM| CHRISTMAS – November 29 – December 23, 2024 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fees: $2/bloom
Pets: Only service animals with valid certification paperwork
Parking: Free
Handicap: Yes
Facilities: Portable restrooms are available in several locations around the farm.
Clothing: Comfortable clothing for walking or hiking
Stroll along the sunflower pathways and capture memorable photos with our range of photo props, including the bojo swing, piano, Farmall tractor, and exciting new additions for the year 2023! Pre-picked apples are available at the farm market daily.
Enjoy acres of beautiful blooms with gorgeous views, free hayrides, picking packages, and awesome photo props! Specific bloom dates will be posted and updated as the sunflower crops mature.
The Sunflower Festival field holds their unique photo props: the boho swing, piano, IH tractor, rocking chairs, and flower stand, PLUS several new photo props that you don’t want to miss!
Visit their Facebook Page for additional and updated details.
18) Stone View Farm
3201 Deths Ford Road, Darlington, MD
443 752-0561
Hours: See you soon
Sunflowers are also in full bloom!
Wander through an expanse of boundless rows of vibrant sunflowers, their towering presence exuding both strength and elegance. Immerse yourself in a vibrant sea of golden petals, crafting a picturesque vista that is bound to leave you awestruck.
During August, Stone View Farm typically offer a delightful pick-your-own sunflower field for visitors to enjoy as well!
More details are also on their Instagram for you to check out!
Sunflower Field Etiquette
Each sunflower field in MD has its own set of rules. Please consider them carefully before going out to each sunflower field to avoid aggravation. Some general rules have been listed below:
- Do not go to any sunflower fields in MD when they are not open.
- Driveways are made of dirt and gravel – drive SLOWLY!
- Do not smoke anywhere on the property, including in parking lots.
- Only bring your pet on a leash if permitted.
- Bring your own pruning shears and bucket if you’ll be picking your own sunflowers.
- Only cut the stems you plan to purchase.
- Leave the bees, butterflies, and other insects alone. They will fly away on their own.
- Walk between the sunflower rows – use the paths.
- Bring your own water bottle.
- Wear sunscreen if you’ll be picking your own sunflowers.
- Don’t forget bug spray since there are often woods nearby.
- Wear flat shoes – you’ll be in the fields, sometimes in muddy spots. Save your heels for another time.
Final Thoughts on the Best Sunflower Fields in MD:
Nothing changes your disposition and puts a smile on your face like walking through a field of these full-face sunshiny beauties! So while we have to keep our distance, enjoy going outside and admiring these sunny flowers. Don’t forget to look for sunflower fields in your own state – I’ve also visited sunflower fields in North Carolina!
Have you visited a great sunflower field in your state? What did you think? What did you enjoy the most?
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Happy travels!
Annick, The Common Traveler
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