6 Twin Cities Sunflower Fields

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Twin Cities Sunflower Fields

Explore Twin Cities sunflower fields for stunning summer views, family fun, and vibrant photo ops. Discover the best spots to soak up sunflower season!

Visiting a sunflower field is something that we look forward to each summer. And as the sunflower season approaches in Minnesota, we have compiled sunflower fields where you can take your family to enjoy these gems of nature. All of these are within driving distance of the Twin Cities metro area, and the approximate distance is calculated based on drive time from downtown Minneapolis.

We are lucky to have so many Twin Cities sunflower fields to visit this summer!

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Twin Cities Sunflower Fields

Brand Farms  (25 Minutes from the Twin Cities)

• 18605 Biscayne Ave, Farmington, MN 55024
• Brand Farms is known for its wide variety of crops, including sunflowers, pumpkins, and various vegetables, providing a diverse agricultural experience for visitors.
• The sunflowers at Brand Farms usually bloom from mid-August to early September, offering a stunning display of vibrant yellow flowers during this peak season.
• The farm features a store where visitors can purchase fresh produce, homemade goods, and seasonal items, ensuring that guests can take a piece of the farm experience home with them.

Waldoch Farm – Joyer Adventure Farm (25 minutes from Minneapolis)

• 8174 Lake Dr, Lino Lakes, MN
• Open with Joyer Adventure Farm 10:00 am – 5:00 pm with timed ticketing.
• They have planned for the sunflower field to start blooming in early August for their Early Sunflower Bloom Days. With areas of full Sunflower Bloom around the second week of August and finishing in mid-September. The Flower Field is open with Joyer Adventure Farm admission.

Afton Apple Orchard (Approx 35 Mins from Twin Cities)

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  14421 90th St S, Hastings, MN 55033

• The sunflower fields at Afton Apple Orchard typically bloom in late summer, around mid-August to early September, offering vibrant and picturesque views during this period.
• In addition to admiring and taking photos in the sunflower fields, visitors can enjoy various activities such as apple picking, corn mazes, and hayrides, making it a fun destination for families and individuals alike.
• The expansive sunflower fields provide excellent opportunities for photography, with designated areas for visitors to capture the beauty of the sunflowers against the scenic backdrop of the orchard.

Fresh Acres (40 minutes from the Twin Cities)

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  8102 72nd St NE, Monticello, MN 55362

• Roughly a 40-minute drive northwest of the Twin Cities, making it a convenient destination for a day trip to explore their agricultural offerings.

• Bring your own clippers to cut the stems of your choice. Contact Fresh Acres to book your yoga classes and other private events!

• The sunflower field at Fresh Acres typically blooms in late summer, from mid-August to early September.

Green Barn Garden Center (45 minutes from Minneapolis)

• 26501 MN-65, Isanti, MN
• There will be several crops blooming throughout August. Scheduled to open on Friday, August 2st.  Each crop blooms for about a week to 10 days. Check their Facebook page for seasonal events such as Sunflower Days and a Doggie Dress up Photo Contest!
  

Treasured Haven Farm (60 minutes from Minneapolis)

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  53407 Government Rd, Rush City, MN

• Treasured Haven Farm should open their Sunflower Days this year in the beginning of August. The 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.
  
• This year the farm will have additional farm animals – lambs and baby pigs especially for farm visitors to enjoy. Nothing like watching baby animals playing to bring smiles to little faces!
• Treasured Haven will be updating the farm website and Facebook with more details and updates as they become available.

When to see Sunflowers in MN

Sunflowers often start in late July, through mid-September. 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 the farm.

Twin Cities Sunflower Fields

Twin Cities Sunflower Fields

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Twin Cities Sunflower Fields