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Ann Arbor Sunflower Fields

The Best Ann Arbor Sunflower Fields For Pictures and U-Pick

Are you wondering where are there Sunflower Farms Near me? There are quite a few options for sunflower picking near Ann Arbor.

Some farms allow you to pick sunflowers near us. Other sunflower fields in Ann Arbor area are just for looking and photographing.

When do Sunflowers Bloom in Michigan?

There is a wide range of sunflower picking seasons across the different sunflower fields. Some local sunflower farms open in early July, others in August. Some have long seasons, others have short sunflower seasons.

Some farms with long seasons talk about different varieties becoming available later. My guess is the season depends on how many varieties you have and when each one blooms.

Find Sunflower Fields Near Me

Are you looking for sunflower fields in Michigan – or near your travels? Check out our map to find the best options in southeast Michigan.

Best Sunflower Fields Near Ann Arbor for Looking/Pictures

The sunflower fields below are just for visiting. You can observe the fields and take personal pictures. However, you cannot pick the flowers. They will often have fresh cut sunflowers available at their market or shop.

New for 2023, Zilke Sunflower Festival has a Sunflower Labyrinth!

Field of Sunflowers

Sunflowers at Zilke Sunflower Festival

Current Season: 2024: Opens August 9
Admission: $5/adults, Kids 10 & under are free

About Zilke Sunflower Festival

Zilke Vegetable Farm has a 3 acre sunflower field. It is open to the public in August. New for 2023 is a Sunflower Labyrinth! Wander the path through half a million sunflowers. Explore the paths through the sunflowers and capture some great photos* of the kids amid the blooms. They will also have photo-op setups,…

Crops: Pumpkins Sunflowers

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Food:

Market Products: Other Grocery Items

Location

Zilke Vegetable Farm, 12491 Carpenter Road, Milan, MI, USA

Farm Hours

11a-6p

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Sunflower Picking Farms Near Ann Arbor

These sunflower fields allow u-pick – or just looking.

Field of Sunflowers

Sunflowers at Pumpkin Hook’s Pumpkin Farm

Current Season: 2024: Listed as permanently closed as of August 1
Admission:
Picking Cost:

About Pumpkin Hook’s Pumpkin Farm

Pumpkin Hook’s Pumpkin Farm is a new farm that opened in Dundee in 2023. Unfortunately, as of August 1, 2024, their Facebook page lists them as permanently closed. We are leaving them on our list in case they adjust their listing when the fall season rolls around. They have pumpkins, gourds, sunflowers, crafts, antiques, donuts…

Crops: Pumpkins Sunflowers

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Location

180 Pumpkin Hook Road, Dundee, MI, USA

Farm Hours

Saturdays & Sundays noon-4p

Field of Sunflowers

Sunflowers at Jacob’s Fresh Farm

Current Season: Opens July 31, 2024
Admission: $5/adult and includes 5 upick sunflowers. Kids 12 & under are free and can pick 1 sunflower
Picking Cost: $1/additional sunflower.

About Jacob’s Fresh Farm

Jacob’s Fresh Farm is an all natural farm that uses no synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or chemicals. They are a 40 acre farm. Half of the land is for farm markets and CSA program. They offer u-pick on Strawberries, Lavender, Sunflowers, and pumpkins. Please call ahead to verify u-pick availability.

Crops: Strawberries Pumpkins Sunflowers

Activities: Wagon/Hay Rides

Food:

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Limited Spray

Location

Jacob’s Fresh Farm, 475 North Fletcher Road, Dexter, MI, USA

Farm Hours

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Sunflowers at Gust Brothers Flower & Produce Farm

Current Season: Sunflower Trail opened July 19, 2024
Admission: $5/sunflower trail
Picking Cost: $10/mason jar (cannot pick on the Sunflower Trail, but sunflowers are in cut flower garden)

About Gust Brothers Flower & Produce Farm

Gust Flower & Produce Farm offers cut-your-own flowers, a 4 acre sunflower trail, and pick-your-own vegetables. Note, there is no cutting on the sunflower trail, there is a separate cutting area. For 2024 they have a new kids play area. It has a tractor playset, hopper wagon basketball hoops, tractor tire sand pits, large straw…

Crops: Sunflowers

Activities:

Food: Other Baked Goods

Market Products: Jams & Jellies

Location

Gust Flower and Produce Farm, Rodesiler Highway, Ottawa Lake, MI, USA

Farm Hours

10a-8p daily

Field of Sunflowers

Sunflowers at Manchester Blooms

Current Season: Opened early July. Sunflowers listed as of July 20
Admission:
Picking Cost: $10-30 based on size. Save $1 if you re-use a Manchester Bloom container from a previous visit

About Manchester Blooms

Manchester Blooms Flower Farm is a 5 acre space with more than a dozen giant flower beds separated by wide grass rows.

Crops: Sunflowers

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Location

Manchester Blooms U-Pick Flower Farm, Bethel Church Road, Manchester, MI, USA

Farm Hours

Friday-Tuesday 8a-3p

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Sunflowers at Muddy Acres Flower Farm

Current Season: We will check back later in the season to see if they list sunflowers again.
Admission: $10 - Just Looking
Picking Cost: $34.95 - Will Cut & Create Bouquet

About Muddy Acres Flower Farm

Muddy Acres offers U-Pick Farm Visits and has traditionally had sunflowers. Since they are primarily a cut-flower farm, most of their sunflowers are harvested early in the bloom stages. A limited number are available for u-pick. Advance reservations are required, and they do sell-out. When you buy your ticket, you can choose a just looking…

Crops: Sunflowers

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Location

Muddy Acres Flower Farm, Warren Road, Plymouth, MI, USA

Farm Hours

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Sunflowers at Schell Family Farm

Current Season: 8/1 - Officially open
Admission: $5/adult, kids with adults are free
Picking Cost: TBA

About Schell Family Farm

Head to Schell Family Farm for wildflowers, sunflowers, pumpkins, apples, Christmas Trees, and more.

Crops: Pumpkins Apples Sunflowers

Activities: Wagon/Hay Rides

Food: Cider, Donuts

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Location

10055 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Pinckney, MI, USA

Farm Hours

through Labor Day: 9a-4p Thursdays-Sundays

Field of Sunflowers

Sunflowers at DeBuck’s Family Farm

Current Season: 2024: August 9-25
Admission: 2024: $20, Buy by 8/1 for $11.95 admission
Picking Cost: $25/jar, $30/bucket, $40 combined

About DeBuck’s Family Farm

DeBuck’s Family Farm offers a variety of family fun. In the summer, they have lavender and sunflowers. In fall, they have a corn maze and pumpkin patch. The family fun area with other attractions like Bounce Pads, Human Foosball, pedal trikes, and more is now open for the summer festivals as well as fall.

Crops: Pumpkins Sunflowers

Activities: Wagon/Hay Rides Animals Play Area Fall Activities

Food: Donuts, Other Baked Goods, Other Meals

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Location

DeBuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, 50240 Martz Road, Belleville, MI, USA

Farm Hours

Summer (Lavender & Sunflowers)
Fridays: 10a-4p
Saturdays & Sundays: 10a-6p
Fall (Corn Maze & Pumpkins)
Saturdays & Sundays 10a-6p
October Thursdays & Fridays: 10a-4p

Field of Sunflowers

Sunflowers at Slow Farm

Current Season: 7/18/2024 - Sunflowers available for picking
Admission: Free
Picking Cost: $2/each

About Slow Farm

Slow Farm is a certified organic farm that offers U-Pick on select produce. They also have a diversified farm with many different crops. Crops are available as both u-pick and at their farm stand. Slow Farm grows mostly heirloom or Slow Food Ark of Taste varieties, many from locally grown seeds. Their biggest u-pick crop…

Crops: Asparagus Strawberries Sunflowers

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Market Products: Fresh Produce

Organic Farm

Location

Slow Farm, 4700 Whitmore Lake Road, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Farm Hours

Varies by picking conditions.
Farmstand is staffed Wednesday-Sunday 9a-3p and self-serve daily dawn to dusk
9a-3p for Strawberry season Wednesday-Sunday

Field of Sunflowers

Sunflowers at Spicer Orchards

Current Season: 8/26: No longer picking
Admission: First 2 wristbands/group are free, Then $5/person. Ages 2 & under are free
Picking Cost: $5/2 stems, $10/5 stems, $20/all you can fill bucket

About Spicer Orchards

Spicer Orchards is a large orchard in Fenton that offers a wide variety of u-pick fruits as well as sunflowers, a corn maze, and even Santa. They are one of the only orchards offering u-pick cherries with both sweet and tart cherries. It is always fun to watch their pitting machine go to work on…

Crops: Strawberries Blueberries Raspberries Pumpkins Cherries Peaches Apples Pears Sunflowers

Activities: Wagon/Hay Rides Animals Play Area Fall Activities Winter Holiday Activities

Food: Cider, Donuts, Ice Cream, Sandwiches, Other Meals, Winery, Alcoholic Beverages

Market Products: Fresh Produce, Jams & Jellies, Unpopped Popcorn, Baked Items, Other Grocery Items

Location

Spicer Orchards Farm Market, Cider Mill, Fudge, Bakery, 10411 Clyde Road, Fenton, MI, USA

Farm Hours

Summer: First wagon at 9a.
After Labor Day First Wagon at 9a
Last wagon goes out at 5:30p, returns around 6:15p
Market closes at 7p

Tips for Visiting a Sunflower Farm

Our friends at Jersey Family Fun, shared their 11 Tips for Visiting a Sunflower Farm.

The most important tip I found was to make sure you check the farm rules. They do all have rules about whether cutting is allowed, pre-purchased tickets are required, payments accepted, length of visit and more.

Other than that, I also liked the suggestions to bring your own shears and a water bottle as a vase.

What tips do you have to add?

Where Else Can I get Sunflowers Near Me

Beyond the sunflower patches above, Farmers markets are a great source for fresh cut sunflowers near you.

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1 thought on “The Best Ann Arbor Sunflower Fields For Pictures and U-Pick”

  1. Just west of the City of Saline, this amazing farm is bursting with sunflowers in late summer.  A must see with a long history, the Finkbeiners have been growing sunflowers for the past several decades on a rotating basis (every 3-4 years).  Their seeds have been recommended by the Audubon Society and Audubon is now printed on their seed bags.  The seeds are sold in bulk to independent stores and are available locally at Downtown Home Garden in Ann Arbor.

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