If you live in or near Indiana and googled “sunflower fields near me” you are in the right place. There are several beautiful sunflower fields and farms throughout Indiana for those that want to enjoy being in nature or take photos for instagram. Keep reading for a list of the best sunflower fields in Indiana that you can visit this summer and early fall.
Please note that while some sunflower fields are closed for the 2024 season, there are several sunflower fields still open in September, 2024.
Sunflower Fields in Indiana
Below is a list of sunflower fields in Indiana. I have included useful information you need to plan your visit, including addresses, hours, bloom dates as well as links to their websites and facebook pages. Note: Some sunflower fields close after too much rain and dates are adjusted so make sure to check their facebook pages for the most up to date hours, dates and weather related closures before you go.
Sunflower Fields in Northwest Indiana
Johnsons Farm
Johnson’s Farm Produce has planted over 20 acres of sunflowers this year. They offer sunflower U Pick. In addition to their sunflower fields, they have also planted a field of zinnias.
Check their facebook page and website for most current information.
Where: 8960 East Ridge Road, Hobart, IN 46342 (located about 41 miles from Chicago and 10 miles from Gary, Indiana)
When: Sunflower Fun Farm Weekend will be held on September 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22, 2024 (weather dependent). On the first weekend they will be having a Watermelon and Sunflower Fest.
Hours: 8am – 6pm (last admission is 5pm) on Saturdays and Sundays
Cost: Fun Farm admission is $15 per person for all farm activities (except the train and produce cannons) OR $25 for an all access pass per person for all farm activities.
County Line Orchard
County Line Orchard has a sunflower patch but this farm has a lot of fun activities for kids including apple picking, tractor rides, a kid farm, corn maze and more. Check their Facebook page for most current information.
Where: 200 S. County Line Rd, Hobart, IN 46342 (located about 43 miles from downtown Chicago)
Dates: Opens August 28, 2024. The best sunflower picking is from mid to late September.
Hours: 9am – 6pm daily
Cost: General admission is $2 per person. Pay for what you pick: $2 for large or $2 for small bunch.
Harvest Tyme Pumpkin Patch
Harvest Tyme Pumpkin Patch will feature over a dozen varieties of sunflowers ranging in colors from tradition yellows, oranges, reds, and white. Pets are not allowed.
Check their facebook page or instagram for most current information.
Where: 17904 Grant St, Lowell, IN 46356 (located about 61 miles from downtown Chicago and 130 miles from Indianapolis)
Dates: Their annual Sunflower Festival will be held September 14-15 & 21-22, 2024 but sunflowers bloomed early this year (late August 2024).
Hours: Open Saturdays & Sundays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cost: Access to Sunflower Fields is included with Fall Festival General Admission ($18.95 per person in advance online OR $22.95 per person onsite). Kids 2 and Under are free. Take home sunflower prices are: $2 per sunflower, $10 for 6 sunflowers, $18 for 12 sunflowers, $20 for Mason Jar (all you can fit) of sunflowers.
Sunflower Fields in Michiana
Thistleberry Farm
Thistleberry Farm has a sunflower field for u-pick and pictures.
Check their facebook page or their website for current information.
Where: 61391 Mayflower Rd. South Bend, IN 46614
When: The Sunflower/zinna/cosmos field closed for the summer but they have replanted the field and it should be blooming again around the middle of September, 2024.
Hours: Weekdays 3:00 -9:30pm; Saturdays 10:00 am to 9:30 pm; Sundays 10am – 5pm
Cost: Admission to the sunflower field is $10 per person. Ages 2 and under are free. Prices for U-Pick are $1 per stem for regular yellow sunflowers, $2 per stem for specialty sunflowers and 50 cents per stem for zinnias.
Field to Vase U-Pick Flower Farm
Field to Vase U-Pick Flower Farm has u-pick sunflowers and other flowers periodically available from July through early-October. Leashed dogs are allowed. They will also have craft/food vendors every Saturday and some Sundays.
Check their facebook page for daily updates, call (574) 850-1290.
Where: 55923 Tulip Road, New Carlisle, IN 46552 (located about 10 miles west of South Bend, Indiana)
When: Flower fields are will be open again for the weekend on September 6, 2024.
Hours: Hours vary.
Cost: FREE admission. Prices for flowers vary. Cash or card (prefer cash).
Sunflower Fields in Central Indiana Near Indianapolis
Conner Prairie
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Conner Prairie has a field of over 3 acres of sunflower flowers.
Check their facebook page and instagram for most current information.
Where: 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038 (located about 23 miles from Indianapolis)
Spencer’s Farm
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Spencer Farm has over 3 acres of sunflowers. They also have a winery and a market with fresh baked pies, homemade fudge, pre-picked blackberries, and extra sweet watermelons. No professional photographers, lighting screens, tripods, or large props are permitted during regular business hours. For more information on professional photography see their photography policy.
Check their facebook page for updates.
Where: 7177 East 161st Street, Noblesville, IN (located about 28 miles north of Indianapolis)
Dates: Sunflower field opened on August 18, 2024 and will be in bloom for approximately 2-3 weeks. The sunflower fields closed for the season on September 8, 2024..
Hours: Monday-Saturdays 9 am – 6 pm & Sundays 12:00 pm – 6 pm (last entry is 5:30pm)
Cost: There is a $5 entrance fee per person to enter the field. 5 years old or under enter for free. $3 per stem to cut a sunflower (no need to bring supplies, they will supply you with everything you need).
Stuckey Farm
Stuckey Farm has over 165,000 sunflowers on 7 acres. Check their facebook page or website for details and to purchase tickets.
Where: 19975 Hamilton Boone Rd, Sheridan, IN 46069 (located 34 miles north of Indianapolis)
When: The second bloom of Stuckey Farm’s Sunflower Festival will take place September 7-8, 2024.
Hours: Saturday 10am-7pm & Sunday 1-7pm
Cost: Ticket price varies for adults but children age 2 years old and under are free. Tickets are $16 online or $18 at the gate.
Tuttle Orchards
Tuttle Orchards will have a sunflower trail which is approximately 3 acres of sunflowers to walk through in a one way path. It takes about 20 minutes to walk through the trail. They also have a wildflower garden with zinnias, celosia, and more. Reservations are encouraged. Pets are not allowed. Make sure to read their guidelines for photographers.
Check their facebook page and website for most current information.
Where: 5717 N. 300 W., Greenfield, IN 46140 (located about 21 miles from Indianapolis)
Dates: The sunflower meadow did not grow in 2024 so instead the farm will be offering fun photo opps in the farm.
Beasley’s Orchard
Beasley’s Orchard has planted over 7 acres of sunflowers. Visitors can take photographs, and pick your own sunflowers. Admission tickets are now available for purchase on their website or purchase an admission ticket upon arrival.
Check their facebook or instagram for regular updates.
Where: 2304 E Main Street, Danville, IN 46122 (about 17 miles west of Indianapolis)
When: Their Sunflower Festival will be held late July, 2024.
Hours: Friday-Saturdays: 9am-9:00pm, Sundays: 12pm-6pm, Monday-Thursday: 9am-6pm
Cost: $7 per person, which includes access to the sunflower patch and 1 cut stem. Ages 2 and under are free. Additional stems sold separately. You can also purchase a limited supply of buckets of blossoms (unlimited stems) online.
The Barn at Helm
The Barn at Helm has a great sunflower field and upick flowers.They have over 80 different varieties of flowers & sunflowers. In addition to sunflowers they have multiple other flower types including high end flowers (dahlias, lisianthus, gladiola, etc) included in UPick.
Check their facebook for updates.
Where: 5544 W Helm Rd, Williamsburg, IN 47393 (located about 70 miles east of Indianapolis)
When: The sunflower fields are currently open.
Hours: Wednesdays 5pm-dark and Saturdays 10am-6pm.
Cost: $5 per person to enter. Additional cost of $20 (vase included) if you want to cut a vase of flowers.
Sunflower Farm in Southern Indiana
Cornucopia Farm
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Cornucopia Farm will have 2 acres of sunflowers and 2 acres of zinnias. Wagon rides will take visitors to both the pumpkin and sunflower U-pick patches as well as the 6-acre corn maze, the petting farm, giant slides, cow train and more.
See their facebook page or instagram for updates.
Where: 5444 N Rutherford Hollow Road, Scottsburg, IN 47170 (located about 92 miles south of Indianapolis and 40 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky)
When: Opens September 6, 2024 for the season.
Hours: Friday: 10-8, Saturday: 10-7, Sunday: 1-7
Price: Tickets are $12 on the app or online; $14 at the door. Season passes are $26 per person. Ages 2 and udder are free.
Have you visited any sunflower fields in Indiana?
