If you’re like me, the idea of immersing yourself in a sea of sunshine sounds dreamy, but it usually leads to some gnarly sunburn.
Luckily, there’s a sun-filled alternative that will satisfy your craving without turning you into a tomato—exploring the beautiful sunflower fields in Central Ohio.
These U-Pick farms and sunflower festivals offer stunning landscapes perfect for Instagram-worthy pics, a cute date night, or just a unique way to spend the day.
So grab your sunhat and some sunscreen and let’s get some Vitamin D at these sunflower fields in Central Ohio!
*Disclaimer* Sunflower season can be a bit tricky, so check with the farm you are planning on visiting before you go to ensure they still have sunflowers to be picked/frolicked in!
Circle S Farms – Grove City
Dates: Aug 7 – Aug 17
Address: 9015 London Groveport Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
Admission: $5 per person, kids under 3 free!
Circle S Farms promises miles of smiles with their sunflower fields in Grove City, Ohio. Each admission includes one sunflower, and for just $10, you can cram as many sunflowers as you can into a mason jar. Challenge accepted! Sunflowers should be in bloom until mid-late August, so get there while you can!
CherryHawk Farm – Marysville
Address: 16220 Springdale Road, Marysville, OH 43040
Admission: Included with the purchase of a peck of apples
Head to CherryHawk Farm, where sunflowers and apples are a dynamic duo. Pick your apples and snag some sunflowers in one fell swoop. It’s like a two-for-one deal but with the best nature has to offer. Check their Facebook page for more information and updates.
Lynd Fruit Farm – Pataskala
Dates: August 16-18 and August 23-25, 2024
Address: 9851 Morse Rd SW, Pataskala, OH 43062
Admission: $10 per person, kids 5 and under are free
Lynd Fruit Farm is throwing a sunflower bash with wagon rides, live music, and, of course, tons of sunflowers. It’s the sunflower event of the season, and you won’t want to miss out on the fun (or the chance to bombard your social media with sunflower shots). The price of admission includes 3 (count ’em, THREE) free shots at the apple cannon range and a Kids Zone pass!
Coshocton Sunflower Festival – Coshocton
Address: 24688 County Road 10, Coshocton, OH 43812
Early U-Pick Days: August 4-6, 2024, 10 AM – 7 PM
Full Festival: August 9-11, 2024
Late U-Pick Days: August 15-16, 2024, 10 AM – 7 PM
The Coshocton Sunflower Festival is your ultimate sunflower fiesta. From early U-pick days to a full festival with live music and food trucks, it’s a floral extravaganza. Don’t miss the chance to fill a “Bucket o’ Sunshine” and bask in the golden glow. Grab tickets here.
Branstool Orchards – Utica
Address: 5895 Johnstown-Utica Rd NE, Utica, OH 43080
Dates: Early October 2024
Branstool Orchards offers a late-blooming sunflower experience. Bring your own pruners and enjoy a leisurely stroll among the sunflowers. Dogs on leashes are welcome, so bring your furry friend along for the fun! Check their website for updates on when the sunflowers will be ready for your arrival.
Lohstroh Family Farms – Marysville
Address: 15632 Springdale Rd, Marysville, OH 43040
Dates: August 30 – September 22, 2024
Admission: $5 per person, kids under 3 free!
Lohstroh Family Farms offers a family-friendly sunflower picking experience. Bring your hand pruners and enjoy a few hours of floral fun in the sun. It’s the perfect way to end your summer on a sunny note. You may also purchase a metal vase to house your sunflowers for $10. Note that pets are not permitted on the farm.
The Maize at Little Darby Creek (Flower Power Days) – Milford Center
Address: 8657 Axe Handle Rd, Milford Center, OH 43045
Dates: September 21-22, 27-29, October 4-6 2024
Flower Power Days feature U-Pick sunflower and zinnias, perfect for bringing some of the fall colors that we know and love back home with you before winter strolls on through.
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