10 Sunflower Fields Blooming Around Milwaukee (2021)
- Admin
- Jul 25, 2021
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 29, 2021
Sunflower season is in full bloom!
The sunflower fields around Milwaukee are blooming.
There’s just something about sunflowers that makes us smile. Kids and adults alike are enchanted by their sheer size and beauty. Sunflowers can grow 5-10 feet tall, and they provide the perfect photo op. Plus, most farms will let you cut a few stems to take home and use to decorate your front porch.
Soak up the last of summer’s sunny days by visiting one of these sunflower farms in southeastern Wisconsin. Some are nearby, while others require a day trip.
Open dates and time depend on weather and flower maturity. Be sure to call ahead for hours and the latest information.
Lannon Sunflower Farm
W204 N8525 Lannon Rd., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(414) 803-1542
Expected to start in late July, picking season at Lannon typically lasts through the month of August and sometimes even into mid-September. There’s also a wildflower butterfly garden and sunflower mazes.
With admission ($20 per vehicle), you are allowed to pick 12 sunflowers. There’s an additional charge for any of this year’s new offerings: summer and fall raspberries, U-pick pumpkins and a corn maze. The farm does not accept electronic forms of payment, so bring cash.
Shimon Sunflower Farm
2575 Co Rd CC, Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 308-9877
shimonsunflowerfarm.com
This local family farm is owned and operated by a young couple with four kids and two chocolate Labs. They have 9 different varieties of sunflowers in their field, and most are included in the U-pick admission price.
For $20 per car, you can pick one dozen sunflowers and explore the farm. The Shimons have also taken the time to carefully plan some beautiful photo opportunities. They expect to open the farm at the end of July or beginning of August. Pre-cut flowers will be available for purchase at the She Shed in Hartford until then.
Thompson Strawberry Farm
14000 75th St., Bristol, WI 53104
(262) 857-2353
Don’t let the name of this farm fool you. Thompson offers more than just strawberry picking. They’ve doubled their sunflower production for 2021 and are estimating a total of 4 million sunflowers on their 40 acres.
Sunflowers are available now through October (weather permitting). You may choose to walk through one of the sunflower mazes, or take a more leisurely stroll around the fields. There are also large, grassy areas for the kids to run around.
The farm is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Each individual admission fee includes 6 flowers ($12/Adults, $6/Children 3-10). Additional flowers are available for $10 per dozen.
Kelly's Country Creamery
W5215 County Road B, Fond du Lac 54937
Kelley Country Creamery is a charming ice cream spot boasting the "best ice cream in the middle of nowhere. There's a viewing window in the ice cream parlor so visitors can watch the ice cream being made, and an old-fashioned sun porch to experience Wisconsin’s countryside while viewing a working dairy from the hillside that over looks the Kelley’s farm.
They have a giant sunflower field nearby that visitors can walk through. They request a $3 donation.
For The Love Of Flowers Farm
12114 W. 5 Mile Rd., Franksville, WI 53126
(262) 794-7500
There are more than 35 different flowers and foliage grown on this farm, formerly known as Rooted And Winged Flower Farm. Clippers and pails of water are provided for visitor use. After picking the flowers of your choice, stop by the gazebo to arrange your own bouquet or have a farm employee arrange it for you. Predetermined prices for U-pick bouquets range from $25 to $45 each.
Note: If you plan to bring a professional photographer along with you, the farm will charge a pro photo fee of $20 during open hours, and $30 after hours by pre-paid appointment.
Oak Rest Farms
6138 S. Pine St., Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 308-2405
There’s more than just sunflowers at Oak Rest this year. The owner has decided to plant the majority of the field with pink cornflowers in support of his mother, who is currently battling breast cancer. The three-foot-tall flowers are planted in the shape of a ribbon near the entrance. The pink flowers are surrounded by standard sunflowers, so there is double the opportunity for stunning photography.
Eugster’s Farm Market
3865 WI-138, Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-3822
Don’t miss the 4th Annual Sunflower Days at Eugster’s, a 349-acre farm located south of Madison. This event usually kicks off the third weekend in July and continues through August. Paid admission ($7.50 per person, children under 2 are free) includes a wagon ride to the field, plus access to U-Cut flowers and a 15-acre petting farm that offers tons of fun activities for the kiddos. Pack a picnic lunch or pick up some homemade goods and fresh bakery items in the market.
Eugster’s accepts cash, check, or credit, but make sure you bring quarters for the petting farm crank machines if your kids want to feed the animals. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays.
Jelli's Market
N5648 S Farmington Rd, Helenville, WI 53137
(262) 593-5133
Jelli's is well known for their apple and berry picking, but they also have a beautiful sunflower field Admission into the sunflower field is $7 per person; kids 2 and under get in free. Walk through the field and take a sunflower home with you!
Skelly’s Farm Market
2713 S. Hayner Rd., Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 757-1200
Skelly’s 5-acre field is divided into three areas: a walking area, a cutting area and a specialty flower area with 20 different varieties of sunflowers. The walking area features multiple “prop stops” and viewing platforms for amateur and professional photographers alike. The prop stops are little areas cut out of the main path with items like straw bales and ladders that can be used as photo props.
Admission prices range from $9 to $30, depending on how many flowers you’d like to take home (1, 6 or 12 cut flowers). All admission levels include a choice of donut from the bakery and a coupon for 10% off sunflower gifts in the retail barn. Children 3 and under get in free.
The farm will have extended hours on its “Sunset Nights,” July 30 and July 31 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.).
Happy Day Farmhaus
W188N13251 Maple Rd, Richfield, WI 53076
Pick as many sunflowers as you can fit in your hand for $10 at Happy Day Farmhaus's Public U-Pick. Open anytime! Bring your own snips/scissors, mosquito spray (if you come at night), and anything you’d want to use to make a bouquet (i.e. rubber bands, twine, ribbons). You will have also have access to the zinnia, cosmo and bachelor’s buttons fields. Public U-Pick is self guided; please follow the signage when you arrive. After picking, hang out at a table at their Farm Stand.
You can also make a reservation if you plan to visit the farm on a Monday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday (2-hour time slot). In addition to access to the Public U–Pick fields, those with reservations get a quick tour of the farm, plus access to a few specialty flower rows to make even more beautiful bouquets. All supplies - snips, flower buckets, bouquet twine and wire, etc. are provided. Reservations are $10 per hand bouquet, with a $40 minimum per reservation (you could make 4 bouquets or bring a group of 4). Each group will get their own picnic table to sit at, either indoors or outdoors (your choice).
Mason jars and vases are available for an additional $2.
Sunflower Farm Tips:
Don’t forget your camera! Sunflower fields are prime Insta-worthy material.
Bring your own scissors or clippers to pick sunflowers. Many farms do provide them if you forget.
Bring a clean container (e.g., mason jar, vase, bucket, etc.) to fill with water and keep your cut flowers fresh on the way home.
Go early! Sunflowers only bloom for 2-3 weeks at a time, so don’t delay.
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