It is August 3rd, 2026 and we are preparing for our opening Saturday, August 8th. We are checking the field daily, and there are some blooms open in crop 1 and the buds look on track for a nice fresh full bloom on the weekend. Crop one is a nice mix of tall sections and short sections with nice bloom progression for great opportunity to get photos just your height.  We will be moving in props and our tent this week.

Many are concerned when they don't see blooms from the highway. Remember that each crop blooms 10 days, and our first planting is in the back. The plants are looking healthy and on track with blooms already open Monday!

Admission 2026

Admission is $7 per person (including tax). 5 years and under free. Tickets are available in the field when you arrive. Admission prices are the same as 2024-2025.

Photographers are welcome. Regular admission applies to photographers and their clients. Please be respectful and take turns on props. There are many areas to take photos! No reservations needed. Please note when field hours change August 24th. 

Season Pass: Season passes are available for $25 per person and allow unlimited entry for one guest any open days throughout the 2026 sunflower season. This is great for those who live nearby and like to stroll the trail regularly. Ticket is non-transferable. Please have ticket and ID available at each entry. 

Family Season Pass options : 

Great for families that plan to visit more than once. 

$45 for 4-5 people allows up to 4 visits for the group. Ticket is non-transferable. Please have ticket and photo ID (for one ticket buyer) present at each entry.

$67 for 6-8 people allows up to 4 visits for the group. Ticket is non-transferable. Please have ticket and photo ID (for one ticket buyer) present at each entry.

Group rate: Discounts for groups of 10+ is $5 per person.

Hours 2026:
August 8th through August 23rd hours will be 9am-8pm. Last entry is at 8pm when the entry gate closes. Once you have entered and purchased your tickets, you can stay until sunset. Exit is on the north end of the field.

August 24th-Closing day Labor Day or later if blooming time extends: 9am-7pm. Last entry is at 7pm during these dates when sunset is earlier. Once you have purchased your tickets by 7pm when the entry gate closes, you can stay until sunset. 
 

Weather: 

We will close if there is severe weather such as tornado sirens or lightning close by. We may close if rain causes flooding but will otherwise stay open during light rain. We will post updates on our Facebook page and website homepage of changes as they occur. Check the Isanti forecast before your visit if traveling far.

About:

The sunflower field attracts visitors to take photos, stroll through the field, and enjoy! We have several crops planted with a circle trail through the field along with rows to walk between each crop. Props are set up to take photos with. Props include stairways to view the crop,  Yellow "Sunflower Harvester" tractor, buggy, wagon for viewing and group photos, painted piano, Fire truck, memorial bench, sunflower bench, old truck, painted silo, and about 4-5 other tractors. Check our schedule for any special events and food trucks (we will post on the top of this page each week during the season).

Accessibility: 

The trails become more compacted as time progresses. The sandy soil is generally not muddy after a rain, but there can be puddles after heavy rain. If there is a dry stretch of weather, the trails may be a bit dustier. Bring appropriate footwear. After some time passes, the trails can usually be navigated with strollers and wheelchairs, but it is still a field with debris and uneven spots. We would recommend visiting towards the end of the event if you might not be able to walk as far (the last crop is in the front). 

Pets

Leashed pets are allowed in the sunflower field. Please clean up any messes! Note that pets are not allowed in the Garden Center. We will not be allowing large animal visits in 2026 (horses, etc.)

Parking

Parking is free in the field. Parking on the road is not allowed. Do not cross the highway on foot. Ample parking is available in field! Entry is on the South side along 265th avenue. Exit on the North side onto highway 65.

Directions

The sunflower field is West of Green Barn Garden Center, across the highway. Online directions may direct you to the garden center.

From the South: Take highway 65 to 265th avenue. Turn left onto 265th avenue. The field entrance will be on the right (there will be signs and flags). You will see the Erickson Farmstead on the left and George's Greenhouse a block before your turn. Green Barn Garden Center will be on the opposite side of the highway (right/East). There is a large tent in the field.

From the North: Take highway 65 to 265th avenue. Turn right onto 265th Avenue. The field entrance will be on the right (there will be signs and flags). We are located approximately 3 miles south of Isanti. Green Barn Garden Center will be on the left, and the field on the right. 

Restrooms and Amenities

Portable restrooms will be available in the field. A restroom is also available across the highway at the garden center. Be sure to visit the garden center if open during your visit! Fresh produce, giftware, and plants are available to purchase at the garden center. 

There will be a large tent in the field with picnic benches to rest. You can use this area without admission. Food trucks are scheduled most Saturdays and Sundays throughout the event. We will post who is expected each day. Note that schedules may change. We will do our best to post updates as they happen! Feel free to follow individual food trucks for details and updates as well. We will also have music scheduled on weekends periodically. This is also available to enjoy in the tent area. 

Cut Flowers

Cut flowers will be in field for purchase when available/while supply lasts. We grow many varieties of cut sunflowers in a separate field and harvest daily. Note that the Sunflower Field Days field is a black oil type sunflower. These are not ideal for cut flower use and do have pollen, while our specialty bouquet varieties are pollenless and harvested for maximum vase life. We occasionally cut from select areas in our viewing field when cut flower supply is limited so you can purchase sunflowers for photo props. Cutting of flowers is not allowed in the Sunflower Days Field. This type of sunflower is used for seed harvest after maturing. 

Crop:

6 1/2 crops of sunflowers were planted about a week apart. Each crop blooms about 10 days. We update the homepage picture of our website each day for you to check the bloom status before your visit. 

Sunflower Update Page