Visiting sunflower fields is something that we look forward to each summer. As sunflower season approaches in Minnesota, we have compiled a list of the sunflower fields to add to your day trips bucket list for your family to enjoy these gems of nature. All of these are within driving distance of the Rochester area.
We are lucky to have so many sunflower fields around Rochester to visit this season!
Sunflower Fields to Visit Around Rochester in 2024
Afton Apple
14421 90th Street South, Hastings, MN 55033
Lake View Organic Farm
N1972 420th St. Maiden Rock, WI
Lake View Organic Farm is located on the bluffs above Lake Pepin and the Rush River Valley in the Driftless area of Western Wisconsin. William and Sarah Brenner run a self-serve farm market providing unique, seasonal, and delicious farm products. They grow row crops, hay, straw, and some vegetables. They also raise beef, and press sunflower oil. Their sunflower field is in bloom from late July through mid-August. WEBSITE
Township 23 Distillery
W2363 County Rd D, Nelson, WI 54756
Township 23 is a Farm distillery & tasting room in Nelson WI. The sunflower fields outside of Nelson, WI were farmed by the Hetrick family as Village Edge Farms and in 2022, Zach Hetrick formed a new vision to use their family’s knowledge of crop farming to grow grains to distill spirits. There is still a sunflower field at the distillery for customers to enjoy! WEBSITE
Fresh Acres Farm
8102 72nd St NE, Monticello, MN
While sunflowers are in season, the field is open 7 days a week sunrise to sunset until September 14th for the 2024 season. While Fresh Acres Farm is open, they will not be staffed. Payment can be made in cash at the pay box or via Paypal/Cash App/Venmo. Admission is $8 per person for the sunflower fields and $2 per stem for a cut-your-own bouquet. Bring your own clippers to cut the stems of your choice. Updates on their 2024 season:
“With the wet spring, the sunflower fields were planted almost a month later than normal. As a result, we anticipate the first field coming into bloom around the last week of August or the first week in September.”
Green Barn Garden Center
26501 MN-65, Isanti, MN
At Green Barn Garden Center, there will be several crops blooming throughout August. They are hoping to open by August 9 for the 2024 season. They have planted 5 crops this season and each crop blooms for about a week (7 – 10 days). Their field hours will be 9 AM – 8 PM. Check back on their website for updates on when food trucks or special events will be occurring!
Treasured Haven Farm
53407 Government Rd, Rush City, MN
Treasured Haven Farm will tentatively be opening on August 9th for their 2024 season. The hours will be Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday: 10 AM – Sunset & Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 4 PM – Sunset. Their goal is to provide you and your family with a safe, genuine farm experience to enjoy the successive blooming sunflower fields and the woodland trails of this century family farm.
Waldoch Farm
8174 Lake Dr, Lino Lakes, MN
Waldoch Farm will be open with Joyer Adventure Farm daily, 10 AM – 5 PM with timed ticketing. Sunflowers will be ready for the 2024 season the first weekend in August.
When to see Sunflowers in MN and WI
Sunflowers often start in late July and through August. Once they bloom they often last about 10 days. Most fields will be planted at different times to ensure there is always something blooming. It varies by farm so please always confirm prior to visiting.
