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Explore hundreds of acres of sunflowers, pick your favorite blooms, and enjoy family-friendly festivals celebrating summer…
You-Pick Sunflowers & Wildflowers
Summer of Sunflowers @ Great Country Farms
Summer of Sunflowers @ Burnside Farms
Sunflower Festival @ Homestead Farm
Shown in order of distance from Dulles Airport…
Approx Late July-Mid Aug
Sunflower Viewing
McKee-Beshers Sunflower Fields ∙ Poolesville, MD ∙ Approx 40 miles from Dulles Airport
The McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area is a 2,000-acre tract that includes woodlands, fields, wooded bottomland, and managed wetland impoundments (green-tree reservoirs). The area’s 3+ sunflower fields are open to the public (no flower removal allowed).
Approx Mid June-Aug
Sunflower Picking
Hollin Farms ∙ Delaplane, VA ∙ Approx 40 miles from Dulles Airport
Hollin Farms is a fourth-generation family farm that offers you-pick opportunities. Follow their Facebook page to stay up to date on picking opportunities.
Aug 22-Sept 7, 2026
Sunflower Festival
Summers Farm ∙ Middletown, MD ∙ Approx 45 miles from Dulles Airport
Enjoy Summers Farm’s 8-acre sunflower field with thousands in bloom — more than 30 varieties and colors! Plus, with your paid admission, enjoy their 45+ attractions, including slides, farm animals, swings, zip lines, jumping pillows, and more.
Approx Mid June-Mid Aug
Sunflower Picking
Messick’s Farm Market ∙ Bealeton, VA ∙ Approx 45 miles from Dulles Airport
Messick’s Farm Market is a family farm in Fauquier County that offers you-pick opportunities and family fun, including a bounce pillow, farm animals, and more! Check their Facebook page before visiting, as picking opportunities and field conditions depend on the weather.
Approx Late July-Aug
Sunflower Picking
Whitetails Farm ∙ Clarksburg, MD ∙ Approx 45 miles from Dulles Airport
Whitetails Farm is a unique oasis in Montgomery County, MD — visit and enjoy one of Maryland’s largest you-pick sunflower fields.
Approx Early-Mid Aug
Sunflower Picking
Butler’s Orchard ∙ Germantown, MD ∙ Approx 45 miles from Dulles Airport
Now open for flower picking; stay tuned for their Sunflower Spectacular dates. Butler’s Orchard is a 100-acre, family-owned farm/orchard that offers you-pick opportunities and family fun, including slides, farm animals, a playground, pedal tractors, and more!
Check out these opportunities just a little farther away…
- Sept 12, 2026
Sunflower Fest @ Homestead Farm at Fruit Hill Orchard
Winchester, VA ∙ Approx 55 miles from Dulles Airport - Approx Mid-Aug
Sunflower Fest @ Auburn Farm
Brandy Station, VA ∙ Approx 55 miles from Dulles Airport - Approx July-Aug
Sunflower Picking @ Braehead Farm
Fredericksburg, VA ∙ Approx 60 miles from Dulles Airport - July 18-Aug 7, 2026
Sunflower Market @ Mary’s Land Farm
Ellicott City, MD ∙ Approx 60 miles from Dulles Airport - Approx July-Aug
Sunflower Picking @ The Sunflower Garden
Westminster, MD ∙ Approx 70 miles from Dulles Airport - Late Aug
Southern Maryland Sunflower Fest @ Serenity Farm
Benedict, MD ∙ Approx 70 miles from Dulles Airport - Approx June-July
Sunflower Picking @ Gold Petal Farms
Chaptico, MD ∙ Approx 75 miles from Dulles Airport - Late July-Early Aug
Sunflower Picking @ Godfrey’s Farm
Sudlersville, MD ∙ Approx 100 miles from Dulles Airport
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.
