Kansas Sunflower Fields which are open to the public

Kansas Sunflower Fields
open to the public

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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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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