If you live in or near Wisconsin and googled “sunflower fields near me” you are in the right place. There are several beautiful sunflower fields and farms throughout Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.
Please note that some sunflower fields are closed for the season but many sunflower fields are still open in September, 2024.
Sunflower Fields in Wisconsin
Below is a list of sunflower fields in Wisconsin. I have included useful information you need to plan your visit, including addresses, hours, dates as well as links to their websites and facebook pages. Note: Some sunflower farms close the mazes to the public after rain/bad weather so make sure to check their facebook pages and/or websites for the most up to date hours, dates and weather related closures before you go.
Sunflower Farms in Southeast Wisconsin
There are several sunflower fields located near Chicago and Milwaukee in Southeast Wisconsin. These sunflower fields and mazes make for a great day trip from Chicago or Milwaukee in the summer and early fall.
Thompson Strawberry Farm
Thompson Strawberry Farm has planted over 4 million sunflowers on 30 acres. They have paths that are cut out of the field for you to walk around. They have also doubled their zinnias and wildflowers from last year.
Where: 7825 144th Ave., Bristol, Wisconsin 53104 (about 10 miles from Kenosha and 36 miles from Milwaukee)
Dates: They expect to have a long sunflower season- from mid August-October, 2024.
Hours: Closed Monday-Tuesday. Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00am-7:00pm (AUG), 10:00am-6:00pm (SEP),
10:00am-7:00pm (OCT)
Jelli’s Market
Jelli’s Market has a sunflower field as well as blueberries to pick, and sweet corn for sale in their farm store and off farm produce stands.
Check their facebook page for updates.
Address: N5648 S Farmington Rd, Helenville, Wisconsin 53137 (located about 42 miles from Milwaukee and Madison)
Distance from Chicago: About 130 miles northwest of Chicago (2 hours drive)
Hours: Open daily from 7 am to 7 pm.
Cost: Admission into the sunflower field is $7/person (which includes a free sunflower to take home with you). Kids 4 and under are free.
Lannon Sunflower Farm
Lannon Sunflower Farm has 8 acres of sunflowers. They also zinnias and wildflowers in bloom. Well mannered dogs on a leash are welcome. Be sure to bring own clippers or scissors (they have a few extras if you forget) to cut your flowers and a vase, bucket, bag or container to bring them home in. They will also have a kids corn maze and wildflower gardens.
Check their facebook page or call 414-803-1542 for most current information.
Address: W204N8525 Lannon Rd, Lannon, Wisconsin 53051 (about 24 miles northwest of Milwaukee)
Dates: Opened July 12, 2024 and are still in bloom.
Hours: Fall hours for September are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – 11 am to 6 pm
Cost: $20 admission per vehicle which includes 12 U-Pick Sunflowers (while supplies last). There is an additional charge for corn maze, pumpkins and raspberries (they supply containers to pick in). They accept only cash or check.
Busy Barns Adventure Farm
Check their website, facebook page, instagram or call 920-691-6742 for updates.
Busy Barns Adventure Farm has a sunflower meadow with fun hidden photo spots.
Where: W7675 US Hwy 12, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 (about 28 miles from Madison and 58 miles from Milwaukee.)
Dates: Projected bloom dates are October 5-20, 2024.
Cost: Flowers for purchase are 1 for $1 or 6 for $5.
Jerry Smith Farm
Jerry Smith Farm are now open.
Check their facebook page and instagram, website or call (262)-221-9332 for current updates.
Address: 7150 18th Street (Highway L), Kenosha, WI 53144
Dates: The sunflower fields are still in bloom as of September 4, 2024.
Cost: It is FREE to visit and take pictures. The cost is $1 for every flower you cut and take home. Bring scissors/shears and water for your flowers as these will not be provided.
Sunflower Farms in South Central Wisconsin (Near Madison)
These sunflower farms are located near Madison and are also close to the Illinois border.
Eugster’s Farm Market
In the summer of 2024, Eugster’s Farm Market hosted their 7th annual Sunflower Days with over 500,000 sunflowers across over 10 acres. They also have two wildflower patches, huge zinnia field, Ag-Venture Trail, baby goat play pen, orchard, vineyard, and 15-acre Petting Farm.
Check their dedicated sunflower page on their website or facebook page for the most current information.
Where: 3865 WI-138, Stoughton, WI 53589 (located about 15 miles from Madison on State Hwy 138 between Oregon and Stoughton)
Dates: Sunflower fields were open July 24-August 17, 2024 and are now closed.
Hours: Open from 10 am until 5 pm every day except Tuesdays.
Cost: Admission is $10/person and includes all flower fields (Sunflower, wildflower, zinnias), Ag-Venture Trail, the entire 15-acre petting farm, vineyard and orchard, fish pond, and walk-in play pen with baby goats.
Skelly’s Farm Market
Skelly’s Farm Market grows over 30 different varieties of beautiful sunflowers in their 6 acre field. They have 3 special areas in the sunflower field: the walking area, the cutting area, and the specialty flower area. Their walking area is around 4 acres and features “prop stops,” 2 viewing platforms and opportunities for photos! These prop stops are little areas cut out off the main path and include items you can use for picture props and backgrounds (examples: straw bales, ladders, rustic fences). The cutting area is used only for picking out sunflowers for cutting to take home with you! Lastly, the specialty flower area is around a quarter acre of more than 20 different varieties of sunflowers and is located right at the entrance of the walking field. Enjoy multi-colored flowers, branching flowers, short and tall flowers and flowers with large and small heads! This area is not used for cutting. Professional photography is allowed in their field during business hours.
Check their facebook page and dedicated sunflower page on their website for most current information.
Where: 2713 South Hayner Road, Janesville, WI 53548 (located about 40 miles from Madison)
Dates: Sunflower season lasts approximately 2.5 weeks in late July through early August.
Hours: Daily 9am – 8:30pm, last entry at 7:30pm.
Cost: Every guest age 4 and older must pay admission (3 and under are free). There are three admission levels with at least one flower included in your admission price. The lowest price admission level is the Single Flower Experience: $9/child ages 4-12 or $12/adult ages 13+ includes admission to the field, 1 cut sunflower to take home, a choice of donut from their bakery, and 10% off sunflower gifts in their retail barn. They also have the option to buy additional flowers to take home for $2/each or $6/6 flowers.
Sunflower Fields in Central Wisconsin
Field Across from REI Engineering
Address: Across the the street from REI Engineering, 4080 N 20th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
Dates: Sunflower field officially opened August 14, 2024 and is currently still open.
Hours: Open to the public anytime.
Cost: FREE. They ask visitors leave a non-perishable food donation to benefit Peyton’s Promise.
Check REI’s facebook page for updates.
Pumpkin Hollow
Pumpkin Hollow has lots of colors of sunflowers and many other flowers to choose from as well. Any photographers booking sessions with clients are asked to use their booking APP for sessions.
Address: 5060 County road H Edgar, WI 54426. Located 1 mile north of hwy 29 on cty rd H Edgar exit.
Dates: Sunflowers are expected to be open mid-August through mid-September, 2024. See their facebook page for updates.
Hours: Sun up to sun down 7 days a week.
Cost: Sunflowers $.25 a bloom and cut flowers $.10 a bloom.
Kelley Country Creamery
Kelley Country Creamery is a dairy farm with pastured cows and award-winning ice cream. Guests are NOT allowed to pick or cut the sunflowers.
Check the sunflower status on their facebook page and dedicated sunflower page before your visit.
Where: W5215 County Road B, Fond du Lac, WI 54937
Dates: The annual “Sunflowers Taking Flight” is closed for 2024.
Hours: Sunflower field is open 11:00 am to 8pm.
Cost: There is no admission fee to visit the sunflower field, but a suggested donation ($3 per person) is requested. Cash only. They will be offering a five sunflower bouquet for a suggested donation of $10. 100% of all donations go to the Old Glory Honor Flight. A $50 site fee is required for professional photo-shoots or anything for monetary gain, which is donated in its entirety to the Old Glory Honor Flights. Here is a link to their picture taking policy.
Sopa Fairview Farm
Sopa Fairview Farm has approximately 500,000 sunflowers in their field. See their facebook page for updates.
Address: 8290 Old Amish Rd, Amherst, WI 54406
Dates: The sunflower fields closed on August 26, 2024.
Sunflower Farms Near Green Bay
Bergsbaken Farms
Bergsbaken Farms has four sunflower trails with viewing platforms and plenty of perfect picture opportunities. Dogs are welcome. Opening weekend will feature a vendor fair, live music, firetrucks, wagon rides, kid activities (bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals), raffle and concessions available to purchase.
Check their facebook page for updates.
Where: W2095 County Road E, Cecil, WI 54111 (about 28 miles from Green Bay). Please park in the designated parking area only.
Dates: The Sunflower fields are no longer in bloom and closed August 30, 2024.
Hours: 10am – 4pm
Cost: $3 suggested donation per person; pick your own sunflowers in the designated area: 1 for $1 or 6 for $5. Put payment in one of the donation boxes. (There is a $25 fee for professional photography sessions.)
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