It’s officially the time of year when rows of towering sunflowers begin popping up in farm fields and gardens across Northeast Ohio. The bright yellow petals are a symbol of summer days and they’re also the very first sign that fall will soon be on the horizon. Our region is lucky enough to have a bounty of sunflower fields for families to visit from now through early fall. Take a stroll through a maze of these whimsical beauties, take some family photos, cut your own bouquet or enjoy a sunflower festival during these last days of summer.
A few things to consider before you visit
Many sunflower fields are located on private farms and landowners invite the public to enjoy their blooms during specific times of the year. Bloom time varies depending on when the flowers were planted and how the weather cooperates during the growing period. Before visiting, make sure to check the farm’s hours and rules for visiting. It’s also a good idea to know their policy on things like photography and cutting or taking flowers from the property.
Here are a few local Sunflower Farms to checkout.
White House Fruit Farm, Canfield – Bring your family and friends to enjoy the fields and flowers. whitehousefruitfarm.com
Maria’s Field of Hope, locations in Avon and Cedar Point – The Sunflower field was inspired by the memory and spirit of Maria McNamara and first planted in 2014 as a way to love and honor courageous children battling cancer and those we have lost. It typically blooms in September during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.www.prayersfrommaria.org/
Shady Acres Farm, Columbia Station – This farm sustainably grows flowers for cutting, highlighting dahlias and sunflowers. Visit their roadside stand during the summer months with fresh cut bouquets and homegrown vegetables. shadyacresfarmohio.com
Greenfield Berry Farm, Peninsula – Pick your own bouquet when the fields are in bloom. greenfieldberryfarm.com
Rogish Farm, Chesterland – Experience the sunflower fields first-hand and cut your own bouquet to take home. rogishfarm.com
Medina Sunflower Farm, Wadsworth – This is a seasonal farm that is only open when the flowers are in bloom. Check their Facebook page, Medina Sunflower Farm, for updates.
Kuchta Farms, Newton Falls- Explore the beautiful blooms of the sunflower fields beginning September 7. kuchtafarms.com
Ramseyer Farms, Wooster – Enjoy this 9-acre flower field loaded with thousands of sunflowers and zinnias.ramseyerfarms.com
Arrowhead Orchard, Paris – Visit during their seasonal hours for sunflower field walks and to cut your own bouquet. arrowheadorchard.com
Sunny Slope Orchard, Navarre – Featuring locally grown produce and a seasonal sunflower field. sunnyslopeapples.com
Maize Valley Sunflower Festival, Hartville – This event features acres of sunflowers creating a beautiful backdrop for the perfect photo. There will be over 100 artisans and makers of handcrafted items such as jewelry, leather goods, wood working, painting, fiber and more. Take a break from shopping and selfies and enjoy some delicious food from one of the food truck vendors, or from the Maize Valley kitchen. maizevalley.com