Burnside Summer of Sunflower Festival Coming this July in Nokesville, VA

Get ready to bask in golden blooms and warm summer breezes—Burnside Farms’ beloved Summer of Sunflowers returns to Nokesville, VA, from mid-July through mid-August 2025. Just 40 miles west of Washington, D.C., this annual event transforms over 70 acres into a vibrant sea of sunflowers, offering a picturesque escape for families, photographers, and flower enthusiasts alike.(Burnside Farms)

What to Expect

Burnside Farms cultivates more than 30 varieties of sunflowers in successive plantings, ensuring a continuous display of blooms throughout the season. Visitors can meander through three distinct sunflower mazes, each blooming for approximately ten days, providing new experiences with each visit. The farm also features companion flower gardens with cosmos, zinnias, gladiolus, and liatris, perfect for creating your own bouquet.(DullesMoms.com, Burnside Farms)

Ticket Information

Tickets are required for guests aged six and up and must be purchased online in advance. Each ticket includes three pick-your-own sunflowers, with additional stems available for purchase. Ticket prices vary based on the day and time of visit:(Burnside Farms)

• Weekday Mornings (8 AM–Noon): $15

• Weekday Sunflower Sunsets® (4 PM–Dusk): $17

• Weekend Mornings (8 AM–Noon): $16

• Weekend Sunflower Sunsets® (4 PM–Dusk): $18

• Early-Bird (6 AM–8 AM, Saturday & Sunday only): $18

Please note that the farm is closed daily from Noon to 4 PM to avoid the midday heat. Tickets are released around the second week of July, and it's recommended to sign up for email notifications to secure your preferred time slot. (Burnside Farms)

Plan Your Visit

Burnside Farms is located at 11008 Kettle Run Rd., Nokesville, VA 20181. Visitors are encouraged to bring water, wear comfortable, farm-appropriate footwear, and use sun protection. The farm offers shaded picnic areas near a historic 100-year-old dairy barn, and food trucks are available during weekend evenings. Dogs are welcome during the summer season, making it a perfect outing for the whole family.(Burnside Farms, Burnside Farms)

For the latest updates on bloom conditions, weather advisories, and daily schedules, check the Field Report page on Burnside Farms' website.(Burnside Farms)

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the radiant beauty of sunflowers this summer!

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