Your Guide to Best Kansas City Sunflower Fields & Farms in Bloom to Visit (Open Aug to Sept)
Kansas City’s sunflower fields will be in bloom this fall. It’s the perfect time to get out of the house and enjoy the Kansas state flower, so be sure to visit these beautiful sunflower farms.
Many of them allow visitors, walking through and picture taking. It’s a unique thing to do with kids and makes for a great photo opp….
When Both Do Sunflowers Bloom in Kansas?
Sunflowers are in full bloom from late August to the middle of September. Sunflower crops will reach their full height at the end of August and the beginning of September, so there’s a limited time to enjoy!
Where are the Sunflower Fields in Kansas City?
Sunflowers bloom from August through September in most areas, so Fall is the perfect time to visit sunflower farms & fields. Some patches may be an hour’s drive away, but they’re totally worth it. You could even turn it into a day trip or weekend getaway!
Sunflowers Close to KC:
If you are looking to stay closer to KC, these spots aren’t too far of a drive…
Grinter Farms Sunflowers
24154 Stillwell Rd. Lawrence, KS
Cost: Free, but can leave donations
It’s best to visit on weekdays as it gets quite crowded on weekends. You can expect some flowers to bloom in late August/early September, as well as more blooms in October.
Berry Hill U-Pick Farm Sunflowers
5950 Southeast Croco Rd. Berryton, Kansas
Cost: Free to enter, but can make donations. You must pay for anything you pick.
The sunflower field and U-pick farm expects some sunflower blooms in late August/early September. So, start planning your visit! Call (785) 633-7374 for more info.
Eleanor’s Sunflower Field
18605 S Hwy 75 Scranton, KS 66537
Cost: Free
This sunflower patch expects their sunflowers to bloom around August 17th. Visitors are welcome from sunrise to sundown as long as there are yellow petals blooming, so stop by in late August. You can also check out their Facebook page for updates or call (620) 212-4964.
Gieringers Family Orchard Sunflower Patch
39345 W 183rd St. Edgerton, KS 66021
Cost: $3.50 per person to access all fields – berries, sunflowers & more.
This farm features tons of U-pick berries, as well as a sunflower patch. There are tons of things to do, so stop by to explore!
Atkins-Johnson Farm
4109 NE Pleasant Valley Rd. Gladstone, MO 64119
Cost: Free
This farm in Gladstone features sunflowers in the fall and other produce such as corn! They hold regular events, so check out their page for upcoming things to do.
Powell Gardens
1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50 Kingsville, MO 64061
Cost: Regular admission price
They usually plant sunflowers of multiple varieties in their gardens. It’s a great place to take family pictures too! Visit the gardens to explore all the beautiful stems.
Johnson Plants and Pumpkin Farms
17701 Holmes Rd Belton, MO 64102
Sunflowers are expected to be back in bloom this year! Johnson Farms is a huge farm located in Belton. With plenty of land and crops to explore, Johnson Plants and Pumpkin Farm is a must visit.
Sunflower Fields Further Away:
Britt’s Garden Acres in Manhattan
1000 S. Scenic Drive Manhattan, KS 66503
Cost: $7 per person, 2 & under free. A season pass is only $30
This sunflower farm is 30 acres, with sunflowers available for purchase ($1 per head). They estimate sunflowers will be in bloom by the end of August and last through September.
You can also pick up seasonal produce. Check online for updates!
Peterson Farm Brothers
Sunflower Trails have yet to be announced for 2024
10729 S. Simpson Rd. Assaria, KS 67416
Cost: TBA
Come tour these sunflower fields near Lindsborg, KS. Tentative dates are late August to early September but check online for updates as it depends on sunflower blooms. Restrooms are on-site!
Sunflower Fields at Kansas Maze
13209 E. 82nd Ave. Buhler, Ks 67522
Cost: $9.50 (includes one free sunflower)
Check out the 20 acres of sunflowers from the end of August to September. Sunflowers are expected to be in full bloom then, so it’s perfect for pictures!
There will also be other activities, such as human giant Connect 4, a tunnel slide, and a lookout tower and more. Check out their Facebook for special events and updates.
Klausmeyer Farm and Pumpkin Patch in Clearwater (Near Wichita)
8135 S 119th St W Clearwater, KS 67026
Cost: $2 for sunflower field access
This is a dairy farm that started a sunflower field a few years back. It was a huge hit!
Ride the farm trailer to and from the sunflower field, which is great for small children. The sunflowers begin to bloom in August and last roughly through September.
Goodland (Sunflower City)
Goodland in Sherman County is known as “Sunflower City” with the most sunflowers in all of Kansas! You can just drive through the countryside and check out tons of sunflowers.
Cedar Creek Farm and Pumpkin Patch
6100 N 119th st W , Maize, KS, 67101
Cost: $5 per person or $20 per car load
This amazing farm is located in Maize, KS (about 3 hours SW of KS). They have beautiful Sunflower fields that everyone will love. They are open every day from 5:00pm to dark.
KC Pumpkin Patch
Cost: $12.95
August 9th- 18th, KC Pumpkin Patch will have waves of sunflowers. More details are to come!
Find tips for visiting the sunflower field to make your trip a little easier.
Bookmark our Fall FUN Guides below. And as Halloween approaches, please also consider the safety of your pets. Your kiddos will love:
- Trick or Treating Events
- Haunted Houses in KC
- Kids Eat FREE on Halloween
- Candy Buy Backs
- Pumpkin Patches Near KC
- Trunk or Treat themes & decorations
- Fall Drink Ideas (maybe add alcohol…)
- No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
- Halloween snack ideas for kids
- The Teal Pumpkin Project
- Kids Halloween Safety Tips
No matter where your family chooses to explore, we hope you have fun checking out the sunflower fields outside of town!
From our family to yours, iFamilyKC.
