Pick-Your-Own Sunflowers At This Farm In New Jersey

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 is expected to end in late August, and while it ended last year on August 14, the blooms are sticking around a bit longer this summer.

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, which is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last entry at 2:30pm sharp), is cash only! So be sure to have some on you before heading over. The admission fee per person is $17 (children 1 and under are free), and sunflowers cost $2.50 per stem. Dogs, unfortunately, are not allowed. Explore their sunflower picking page for more info.

They also have blueberry and raspberry picking plus lavender viewing! Find more about that here.​

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