Sunflower Fields in North Carolina 2026

✓ 10 farms verified · updated September 13, 2026 · every listing links to its sources

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Worked out from the season dates and opening days the farms published themselves, checked against today's date in your browser. A farm only appears under "open today" where it published both. Farms that publish neither are still listed, they just cannot be filtered this way. Always worth a look at the farm's own page before you drive.

CATHIS Farm

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Lillington, NC

🎄 Christmas trees🎃 Pumpkin patch🌻 Sunflowers🍗 Chicken+6

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "CATHIS, stands for Caleb, Thor, and Isla, our children's names. CATHIS Farm is working to provide an understanding of where food comes from, and what it takes to raise it. We believe that treating animals humanely, in their natural environment, and with the highest quality feed produces a superior product for both our family and yours. We are veteran owned and operated farm practicing sustainable farming techniques in raising heritage breed pastured pork and non-hybrid chicken breeds for both eggs and meat.We strive to produce quality meat that is nutritious, free of chemicals, and sustainable. Our animals are raised outdoors on pasture and rotated to maintain soil health. We only feed USDA certified organic non-gmo livestock feed that is custom milled locally in North Carolina.We are very transparent about how our sustainable farm is operated and welcome anyone to call and come to visit us." Products as the directory lists them: Chicken, Turkey, Pork, Hay, Pumpkins, Pet Food/Supplies, Eggs, Pumpkins, Christmas Tree, Haunted Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Wagon Rides, Animal Experience, Farm Work Experience, Farm to Table Meals, Hiking, Traditional Farms, Ecology, Farm Work Experience, School Activities, Summer Camps, Chicken, Corn Stalks, Eggs, Meat, Pumpkins, Specialty Food Products (honey, jams, jellies, pickles, sauces), Straw Bales, Wreaths Admission Info: Admission is $10 person, under 3 are free Special events: Holiday bazaar, pumpkin hollow, the devil's playground, starts stories and sunflowers.

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: Friday 1-6, Saturday and Sunday 10-6. How it sells, as the directory records it: Wholesale / High Volume, Retail / Direct to Consumer, Farmers Market, Pick Your Own. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address..

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Cates Corner Farm

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Hillsborough, NC

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🌻 Sunflowers🌸 Zinnias+2

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "Cates Corner Farm, located in Hillsborough N.C., is a small, family-farm specializing in sustainable agriculture. We produce more than 40 varieties of fruits and vegetables and do so naturally using no sprays or pesticides. We have five acres of vegetable production and one acre of strawberries. Our products can be purchased at Carrboro Farmers Market, Weaver Street Market, and our farm stand. Some of our crops include a variety of tomatoes, swiss chard, kale, cucumbers, peppers, watermelons, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, blueberries, strawberries, apples, squash, lettuce, shiitake mushrooms, zinnias, and sunflowers."

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: Open Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, Saturdays 8am-6pm, June thru November. Sundays 12-5pm.. How it sells, as the directory records it: Farmers Market, Retail / Direct to Consumer. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address.

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Dewberry Farm Inc

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Kernersville, NC

💐 Cut-your-own bouquets🌻 Sunflowers🌷 Tulips

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "Dewberry Farm is a family run farm. We host weddings, receptions and rehearsal dinners. We have two u-pick flower events. U-pick tulips in the spring and sunflowers in the summer." Products as the directory lists them: Fresh Cut Flowers, Other, Flowers Admission Info: We charge admission to our u-pick events..

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: It depends on the event.. How it sells, as the directory records it: Pick Your Own. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address.

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Dogwood Farms Belews Creek LLC

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Belews Creek, NC

💐 Cut-your-own bouquets🎃 Pumpkin patch🌻 Sunflowers🌸 Zinnias+1

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "We are a u-pick flower farm that specializes in sunflowers, cosmos and zinnias. We have amazing sunset views of Pilot Mtn and Sauratown Mtn along with Hanging Rock. Our flowers and views are unrivaled for the Piedmont Triad areas." Products as the directory lists them: Fresh Cut Flowers, Other, Flowers, Pumpkins Admission Info: $5 per person 8 yrs ol and up $3 per person 65 yrs and older $25 per hour for professional photography.

ℹ️ Seasons the directory lists: Summer, Fall. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address.

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Gary Thomas Farms

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Sanford, NC

🫐 Berry picking🌻 Sunflowers🥚 Eggs🧺 Farm stand+1

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "The farm consists of six different cash crops, a produce farm and a six house egg laying hatchery. The six crops are comprised of tobacco, wheat, corn, soybeans, sunflowers, and sweet potatoes. The farm also has 19 greenhouses which are used in growing tobacco plants and various produce. The produce farm usually operates from April thru July of each year. We have a we-pick and you-pick strawberry farm which spans over 4.5 acres. The various other types of produce sold here are: asparagus, greenhouse tomatoes, greenhouse bell peppers, onions, squash, zucchini, cabbage, broccoli, burpless cucumbers, sweet potatoes, new potatoes, green beans, sweet corn, collards,turnips, blackberries, and lettuce. We also sell homemade jams, jellies and baked goods. In addition, there are various canned goods made from our produce. The motto of Thomas Farms is we only sell what we grow. We even sell soft serve ice cream. The produce farms customers are loyal and come back year after year. It is said over and over again by our customers that Thomas Farms has the best strawberries and produce around. People will drive from far away to buy our produce. We also take our produce to various farmers markets in surrounding counties." Products as the directory lists them: Asparagus, Beans - Variety, Corn, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Greenhouse Vegetables, Onions, Strawberries, Canned / Jarred Goods, Strawberries.

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: 8am-6pm from April through mid June.. How it sells, as the directory records it: Retail / Direct to Consumer, Farmers Market. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address.

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H. B. Thompson Farms, Inc.

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Whitakers, NC

💐 Cut-your-own bouquets🎃 Pumpkin patch🌻 Sunflowers🧺 Farm stand+1

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "H. B. Thompson Farms is a 5th generation farm currently raising small grains (Triticale and Oats) and venturing into agritourism. This is the second year of Thompson's popcorn on the cob and sunflowers and our first year growing pumpkins. We sell popcorn on the cob (each with a microwavable bag), sunflowers, and pumpkins." Products as the directory lists them: Annuals, Corn, Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Other, Pumpkin Patch, Flowers, Pumpkins, Other Admission Info: We charge admission and specials are announced throughout the season., popcorn Sunflowers Pumpkins.

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: By Appointment. Seasons the directory lists: Fall. How it sells, as the directory records it: Retail / Direct to Consumer, Pick Your Own. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address.

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Robertson Family Farm

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 King, NC

🫐 Berry picking🎃 Pumpkin patch🌻 Sunflowers🥩 Beef+3

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "Robertson Family Farm is a strawberry, blueberry, vegetable and beef farm. We have a certified Roadside stand where we sell strawberries, blueberries, and vegetables. During the winter, eggs are available at our main farm. Open April - October: Strawberries - pre-picked and you pick; Blueberries; blackberries; tomatoes; peppers; corn; green beans (1/2 runners and stringless); peas; squash; zucchini; eggplant; herbs; potatoes; cucumbers (pickling); pumpkins; beef and lots more! You pick sunflowers September - October. We sell by the pound or in larger quantity for those that are canning. Visit our website or social media account for more information." Products as the directory lists them: Beef, Banana Pepper, Beans - Variety, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Corn, Cucumbers, Green Onions, Green Peas, Greenhouse Vegetables, Hay, Hemp, Mixed Vegetables, Okra, Onions, Peas, Peppers - Variety, Potatoes, Red Peppers, Snap Beans, Squash, Squash - Yellow, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Watermelons, Zucchini, Eggs, Strawberries, Other, Fruits, Vegetables, Eggs Admission Info: Free to the general public. Admission to you pick is the price of a gallon, or quart. Special events: May 11 - Strawberry Festival.

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: Mon.-Sat. 10-6. Seasons the directory lists: Spring, Summer, Fall. How it sells, as the directory records it: Retail / Direct to Consumer, Pick Your Own, Farmers Market. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address.

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Russell Flower Farm

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Elkin, NC

💐 Cut-your-own bouquets🌺 Dahlias🌻 Sunflowers🧺 Farm stand

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "Cut Floral Specializing in Dahlias- honor stand at our farm - cut field at our farm - pop up cart events - wholesaleFarm Open to the Public by appointmentOfferings: - Cut Arrangements - Design your Own Arrangements @ Pop Up Cart - U- Pick Sunflower Field - Photo Ops" Products as the directory lists them: Flowers.

ℹ️ How it sells, as the directory records it: Pick Your Own, Wholesale / High Volume, Retail / Direct to Consumer Are you a Greenhouse / Nursery / Floriculture / Turf Grass?: Yes. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address.

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Trask Family Farms

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Castle Hayne, NC

🌽 Corn maze🌻 Sunflowers🧺 Farm stand🥬 Produce

Got to Be NC, the state directory, publishes this description: "We are a family farm that sells produce only grown by us. We have a produce store on the farm and specialize in sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelons, cantaloup, cucumbers, and various other summer crops. We also have wildflowers, Zenias, and sunflowers for cutting. We have the area's only sunflower maze that opens in June and a corn maze that opens in September along with hayrides and other activities."

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: Tuesday- Sunday 9am -6pm Sunflower maze hours 7am -8pm Corn Maze hours 10am- 6pm Tuesday, Wednesday 10am-9pm Friday, Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday. Seasons the directory lists: Spring, Summer, Fall. How it sells, as the directory records it: Retail / Direct to Consumer, Pick Your Own. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address.

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Wise Acres Organic Farm

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Indian Trail, NC

🫐 Berry picking💐 Cut-your-own bouquets🎃 Pumpkin patch🌻 Sunflowers+2

The farm is closed until September 13, when the fall season opens, and is booking school tours and parties. Reservations without pizza open at 5pm on the second Tuesday before each month, and reservations with pizza open weekly on Tuesdays at 5pm.

ℹ️ Hours as the directory publishes them: Reservations Only. Reservations found at wiseacresorganic.com. Seasons the directory lists: Spring, Summer, Fall. How it sells, as the directory records it: Retail / Direct to Consumer, Pick Your Own. The state directory publishes the town and postcode for this farm but not a street address. Two sites: the u-pick farm and fields at 4701 Hartis Rd, where reservations are required, and The GreenHouse at 5503 Poplin Rd, which needs no reservation but has no farm access and is open Fridays and Saturdays 4pm to 8pm in summer. Reservations with YES pizza open Tuesday at 5:00pm for the upcoming weekend.

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Sunflower Fields in North Carolina: the questions people ask

When does sunflower season start and end in North Carolina in 2026?

1 of the 10 sunflower fields we list in North Carolina publish their own dates, so here is what they say rather than a general rule. Wise Acres Organic Farm in Indian Trail: Our farm also grows sunflowers during the summer and pumpkins in the fall.

Do I need to book ahead or buy tickets in advance in North Carolina?

4 of the 10 sell tickets online or ask you to book, and the rest take you at the gate as far as they say publicly. Dewberry Farm Inc in Kernersville: sells tickets or bookings through its own site Robertson Family Farm in King: sells tickets or bookings through its own site