The Summer of Sunflowers
New playground for Summer 2025!
We’re excited for you to see our newest addition to the activity area! Our 4,400 square foot Tulip and Sunflower-themed playground is sure to inspire creativity and delight children of all ages, providing a vibrant, nature-inspired space for imaginative play and outdoor fun.
Estimated opening: early to mid-July 2026
Hours: 8 AM–noon daily; 4 PM–dusk daily
Early-bird: Sat–Sun, 6–8 AM
Midday closure: Closed daily from noon–4 PM due to summer heat
Season length: At least 4 weeks of blooms
Location: Nokesville, VA
11008 Kettle Run Rd., Nokesville, VA 20181 [tap for directions]
What to expect
Pick-your-own sunflowers across 78 acres
30+ varieties of cutting sunflowers plus fields of oil sunflowers
Sunflower Sunsets® every evening from 4 PM to dusk
Morning and early-bird hours for the coolest summer picking
Burnside Farms’ summer sunflower season is one of the most iconic flower experiences in the region. Each year, we plant more than 30 varieties of cutting sunflowers and several varieties of oil sunflowers across more than 78 acres in successive crops, creating weeks of breathtaking blooms and unforgettable photo-worthy views.
This is summer at Burnside.
Just 40 miles west of Washington, DC, our sunflower fields are designed for wandering, cutting your own bouquet, and soaking in the beauty of the season from sunrise to sunset.
Our sunflower season typically lasts at least four weeks, but bloom timing varies with the weather. For the most up-to-date opening information and field conditions, check today’s Field Report.
Ready to plan your visit? Start with tickets and check today’s conditions before you head out.
Summer 2025 highlights:
Tribute to Summer Saturday Concert Series
July 12th, 19th and 26th
Arrive any time after 4:00 pm on concert nights to enjoy the flower fields, food, drink, roaming performers, and other activities. Concerts are scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm.
Swift Nation opens our Summer Concert Series on July 12th
Are you ready for it? Swift Nation kicks things off on July 12—they’re the ultimate live-band sing-along through all of Taylor Swift’s eras. From sparkly ballads to bangers, you’ll be shaking it off all night long.
On July 19, we’re moonwalking back to the 80s with Shades of Grey. Dust off those neon leg warmers and get ready to bust a move as they channel your favorite throwback icons.
July 26 is for the beachy dreamers and barefoot groovers—The Chris Sacks Band will have us swaying to Jimmy Buffett classics and sunny tunes by the Eagles, Tom Petty, and more. Parrot Heads, assemble!
Foamy Fridays
Arrive any time after 4:00pm on Foamy Fridays to enjoy the flower fields, food, drink, roaming performers, and other activities. Foamy Friday is scheduled to begin between 6:00 and 7:00pm.
Foamy Fridays are bringing the bubble-fueled fun to Fridays in July, complete with a DJ spinning danceable beats and a foamy wonderland to frolic through.
Roaming Performances Friday and Saturday evenings
On Friday and Saturday evening, the farm turns into a whimsical carnival with surprise street performers—think jugglers, stilt walkers, and hoop-spinners twirling under the summer sky.
Sunflower Mazes
One of our four-acre sunflower mazes. We plant three mazes each summer!
We also plant beautiful sunflower mazes! In 2025, we will have at least two sunflower mazes. Each maze blooms for approximately ten days, so we should have at least one maze in bloom each week of the summer season this year! Check our Facebook or Instagram page during the summer for more information on our sunflower mazes.
Our trademark Sunflower Sunsets - evenings in the sunflower fields are not to be missed!
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Pick your own summer flowers
Pick from over 30 varieties of sunflowers!
Short, tall, big, small, bi-color, yellow, orange, red, and even white sunflowers! Yes, we have ALL the sunflowers you may have never seen before.
On the farm, Pick-your-own Sunflowers are $1.50 per stem. Three flowers are included with every ticket. Additional flowers can be pre-purchased at a discounted price of up to 44% off when pre-purchased online with your tickets.
We also have a garden of cosmos and zinnias for .50 cents per stem and a garden of gladiolus and liatris, which are excellent companion flowers for sunflowers in a vase. Gladiolus and liatris are $1 per stem.
Sunflower Sunsets®
There’s something magical about being in a sunflower field as the sun sets and a warm summer breeze blows in.
Sunflower Sunsets run 4-dusk daily (weather permitting).
Picnic and Play
Relax in the courtyard of our 100 year-old-dairy barn, which has a lovely partially-shaded picnic area with picnic tables.
Play and explore numerous activities that are included with admission.
Visitor Tips and Faq’s
Bring water and stay hydrated
Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
Wear a hat or bring an umbrella for shade in the field, or we’re happy to loan you one of our “Sunbrellas.”
Wear comfortable “farm-worthy” shoes.
Prepare for walking. The fields cover many acres.
Wear sunscreen and bring bug spray (just in case).
Pack a picnic.
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