6 Sunflower Farms You Must Visit In Seattle
What better way to celebrate the end of summer than by strolling through a field of sunflowers? Since yellow is my favorite color, I look forward to this time of the year! There are several sunflower fields you can visit in the Seattle area during this time of year, so I have created a shortlist for your reference.
A few things to keep in mind,
The best time to visit is between August and September. However, sunflowers are affected by the weather condition, so I like to visit earlier to catch them in full bloom.
Some fields require booking ahead, so call or visit their websites before making a trip. Like other festivals that have taken place during the times we’re living in, they may have strict safety measures in place, so be sure to follow the guidelines they have implemented.
Go heavy on the bug spray. Sunflowers attract bees and butterflies, so beware if you’re not a fan of either. They don’t bother you unless, of course, you bother them first.
If you’re heading to a flower farm that permits its guest to pick flowers, I suggest you bring your flower clippers. They will have some clippers at most places and sanitize them before use, but it doesn’t hurt to take extra precautions with everything going on.
If you’re looking for ways to bring in the fall season, here are some sunflower fields near Seattle to check out.
Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm Sunflower Experience
10917 Elliott Rd, Snohomish, WA 98296
If you live in the southern part of Seattle, this is a bit of a drive, but it’s worth it, in my opinion. They have around 50 varieties of sunflowers and many props to use for your pictures.
Stocker Farms
8705 Marsh Rd Snohomish, WA 98296
This is another farm up north that’s worth checking out. The field is right under the Cascade mountains and will be an excellent backdrop for your pictures.
Mountainview Blueberry Farm
7617 E. Lowell-Larimer Rd Snohomish, WA 98296
If you would like to pick some blueberry alongside walking through a field of sunflowers, this is the farm for you. They have a Berry & Bloom package you can purchase for access to the farms and an opportunity to release butterflies.
Sterino Farms
6116 52nd Street E, Puyallup, WA 98371
This is a good sunflower farm to check out on the south side of Seattle. It is relatively close to the annual Puyallup fair, so you can stop by the fair after visiting the farm. They also have a produce market where you can pick up some produce grab some fresh produce.
Maris Farms
25001 Sumner-Buckley Hwy, Buckley, WA 98321
This farm has 7 acres of flowers to stroll through, along with several activities you can do. They have activities like the barnyard ball zone, jump pillow, human foosball, low ropes course, tetherball, and many more. It’s a great farm to take your family and group of friends.
Schilter Family Farm
141 Nisqually Cutoff Rd SE, Olympia, WA 98513
If you are willing to go on a bit of drive to Olympia, this farm is worth checking out. You can go on a wagon ride to see 5-acres of sunflowers and take pictures with the many photo props they have set up.
Hope you find these tips helpful and you make it to a sunflower festival this season.
Thank you for reading.