Looking for a cheerful summer or fall outing with family, friends or the grandkids? New Jersey’s sunflower farms offer acres of golden blooms, colorful walking trails, pick-your-own bouquets and plenty of picture-perfect places to make memories.

Sunflower season in New Jersey generally runs from July through October, although peak bloom times vary by farm, location and weather. Some farms offer simple flower picking, while others turn the season into a full-day celebration with hayrides, food trucks, live music, farm animals and fall festivals.

Here are 17 sunflower fields and farms across North, Central and South Jersey suggested by Visit New Jersey.

Before heading out: Flowers operate on Mother Nature’s schedule. Always check the farm’s website or social media pages for current bloom conditions, admission prices, picking rules, accessibility information and reservation requirements.

1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester

Alstede Farms’ Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail features thousands of towering flowers and typically blooms from summer into fall. Visitors can stroll through the fields, take photos and cut their own flowers during designated pick-your-own sessions. Admission to the sunflower trail is generally included with a pick-your-own entry ticket.

The farm also offers seasonal produce picking, farm animals, food, shopping and special sunset events.

2 Branchville-Lawson Road, Newton

Enjoy a peaceful drive into Sussex County for a visit to this family farm, where seasonal pick-your-own offerings may include sunflowers, apples and pumpkins.

The laid-back rural setting makes it an appealing destination for anyone looking to spend a quiet afternoon outdoors. Check with the farm before visiting to confirm what is ready for picking.

25 Bartley Road, Long Valley

Walk along Ort Farms’ picture-perfect sunflower trail and create a colorful DIY bouquet to take home. Sunflowers have traditionally been available from around mid-July through late August, depending on growing conditions.

The fun continues later in the season with apple picking, pumpkin picking and other fall activities.

15 North Road, Chester

Stony Hill Farms plants approximately 2.5 acres of sunflowers in eight varieties for its annual Sunflower Festival.

Visitors can walk through one field for photos and sightseeing and then head to another field to cut their own flowers. Festival admission typically includes a wagon ride, live music and access to participating vendors.

438 Route 57 West, Washington

Von Thun Farms’ Sunflower Trail is filled with bright blooms, seasonal photo displays and opportunities to cut your own flowers. Visitors may also be able to pick berries, peaches and other summer flowers, meet farm animals or shop for produce at the farm market.

Special festival days may include hayrides, live entertainment, food vendors, craft sellers, beer and wine. Admission and flower-picking fees vary, so purchasing tickets online may save a few dollars.

120 South Branch Road, Hillsborough

Take a hayride into the fields and enjoy a walk through Norz Hill Farm’s sprawling sunflower patch, which traditionally reaches peak bloom from late July through mid-August.

The family farm also offers animals, seasonal activities and popular fall attractions, including harvest events and the nighttime Scare Farm.

3 Circle Drive, Robbinsville

Sunflowers, bouquet picking and colorful photo opportunities await at Oasis Family Farm. Visitors can also say hello to the farm’s resident rescue animals.

Earlier in the growing season, the farm may offer fresh-cut and dried lavender, making it worth checking the seasonal calendar more than once.

586 South Middlebush Road, Somerset

At Snyder’s Farm, sunflower picking is traditionally part of the farm’s festival weekends in October.

Visitors can select individual blooms to take home, and the farm may wrap purchased flowers for the ride. Because picking conditions and prices can change, confirm the current details before leaving home.

330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton

Terhune Orchards grows more than 50 crops across roughly 250 acres, giving visitors plenty to explore throughout the growing season.

Depending on availability, guests can pick sunflowers and other colorful flowers while also enjoying fruit picking, the farm store, winery activities and family-friendly events.

135 Iron Ore Road, Manalapan

Arrowhead Farmstead has hosted one of New Jersey’s largest flower festivals, with approximately 15 acres of sunflowers and eight acres of colorful zinnias.

The flowers generally bloom for several weeks from around mid-July into August, creating a spectacular backdrop for walks, photographs and bouquets. Check the farm’s current calendar for festival dates, ticket information and field conditions.

106 Iron Ore Road, Manalapan

Happy Day Farm is a 130-acre pick-your-own destination known for sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos, lavender, berries and pumpkins.

The 2026 sunflower field was expected to open in early July, depending on the weather and field conditions. Admission is required for visitors age 2 and older, and flowers are priced separately. A tractor ride to the fields is included with admission. Purchases in the fields are cash only.

86 Rues Road, Cream Ridge

Holland Ridge Farms turns flower picking into a major seasonal attraction, with fields filled with sunflowers, dahlias, gladiolus and wildflowers.

The farm’s 2026 U-Pick Sunflowers Fall Festival is scheduled for September 10 through October 12 and is expected to operate seven days a week. Visitors can pick flowers by the stem, take photos among millions of blooms and enjoy food trucks, treats and picnic areas. Timed tickets are required.

660 Oak Grove Road, Swedesboro

Sunflower season usually begins around Labor Day at this 99-acre, family-operated South Jersey farm.

Visitors can wander through expansive flower fields, take photographs and pick a bouquet. Dahlias and other seasonal blooms may also be available during the farm’s popular fall flower festival.

65 Eayrestown Road, Medford

Jersey Acres celebrates the season with sunflower events traditionally held in late September and early October.

Ask the farm about sunflower seed harvesting, professional photo sessions and other seasonal activities before planning your visit.

133 Church Road, Medford

Celebrate fall among the flowers during Johnson’s Corner Farm’s seasonal sunflower festivities.

Activities may include wagon rides, walks through the sunflower fields, photo opportunities and bunches of ready-to-pick blooms. Ask about sunflower hayrides and any additional admission or picking charges.

1413 Mays Landing Road, Hammonton

This small, family-run farm features a roughly two-acre sunflower field with more than 35,000 blooms.

Visitors can pick their own flowers and take photos in the fields. Reservations have traditionally been required, so be sure to contact the farm and confirm availability before making the drive.

719 Route 47 South, Woodbine

Rows of blooming sunflowers create a colorful seasonal escape at Sunset Flower Farm in Cape May County.

The picturesque property is also a popular wedding venue, so public flower-field hours and access may be limited. Check directly with the farm before visiting.

Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes because farm paths can be uneven, dusty or muddy. Bring sunscreen, water and a hat, especially when visiting during the middle of the day.

Many farms charge separate fees for admission, flower picking, hayrides or special events. Some are cash-only, while others require timed tickets or advance reservations.

For the best photographs, consider visiting in the morning or late afternoon, when the sunlight is softer and temperatures are usually more comfortable. Most importantly, check bloom reports on the day of your visit—sunflowers can reach their peak quickly, and schedules may change because of heat, rain or other growing conditions.