For those looking to pick their own fresh sunflowers this summer Happy Day Farm in New Jersey is a must-visit, and even if you decide not to take any home (though, why wouldn’t you?) the sight of a sunflower field alone is worth the visit.
Sunflowers can grow to be 6-to-10-feet tall, making a field of them the summer equivalent to fall’s corn mazes.
While you’re out exploring the field, picking your flowers, and taking obligatory photos you’ll be able to cool down with the farm’s fresh squeezed lemonade and shaved ices that are available daily.
Their sunflower season begins in June and is expected to end in late August, though last year they stuck around a bit longer than anticipated!
Happy Day Farm recommends that people bring their own cutting shears and bucket of water to transport the flowers home. But if you forget, you can borrow their shears for a $10 refundable deposit.
The farm opens on June 30th and will remain open through August 6th and is cash only! So be sure to have some on you before heading over.
The admission fee per person is $18 (children 1 and under are free), and sunflowers cost $2.50 per stem. This year they’ll also have zinnias as well, which are 2 for $1.
Dogs, unfortunately, are not allowed. Explore their sunflower picking page for more info.
They also have blueberry, raspberry, and lavender picking! Find more about that here.
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