Trade the checkout line for open fields and fresh air! These farms and gardens give families the chance to gather blooms straight from the source and make the perfect bouquet ever — a handmade one!
Show in order of distance from Dulles Airport:
Hope Flower Farm & Winery
Waterford, VA ∙ Approx 25 miles from Dulles Airport
Just outside Leesburg, tucked into 25 lush acres of rural Loudoun County, Hope Flower Farm & Winery invites you to slow down and cut your own blooms straight from the garden. With something new blooming each week of the season, plus special festival weekends like Tulip Days, Peony Days, and Dahlia Days, there’s always a reason to visit. No experience needed — staff will walk you through it, and all supplies are provided!
2026 Season TBA ∙ Usually opening mid-May
Fields of Flowers
Purcellville, VA ∙ Approx 25 miles from Dulles Airport
Wander through acres of gorgeous blooms and cut your own bouquet at this hidden gem in Purcellville! Fields of Flowers is a self-guided, honor-system experience — buckets, scissors, and a workstation are all provided so you can snip and arrange at your own pace. Open select days from mid-May through the end of peony season, availability depends on Mother Nature, so follow them on Facebook or Instagram for the latest bloom updates before you visit!
Jun 1-Jul 15, 2026
Seven Oaks Lavender Farm
Catlett, VA ∙ Approx 30 miles from Dulles Airport
Escape the Northern Virginia hustle and breathe in the good stuff at Seven Oaks Lavender Farm! Pick your own lavender and herbs, browse the charming Lavender Shop, and settle in for a picnic surrounded by beautiful blooms. Kids will love visiting the bunnies, exploring the playhouse, and digging in the sandbox. Learn more about the seasons, hours of operation, and the chance to get your tickets online.
Rocky Point Creamery
Tuscarora, MD ∙ Approx 30 miles from Dulles Airport
Sunflowers with a purpose! Rocky Point Creamery — a family farm since 1883 — plants two acres of sunflowers each year as a fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, with 100% of donations going directly to the cause. Cut your own blooms, snap some photos, and treat yourself to a scoop (or two!) from their legendary lineup of 80+ flavors of homemade ice cream. Since sunflowers are weather-dependent, follow their Facebook page for bloom updates before you head out!
Usually Jul-Sept
Homestead Farm
Poolesville, MD ∙ Approx 35 miles from Dulles Airport
One of Montgomery County’s most storied farms, Homestead Farm has been family-owned since 1763 — and its 230 acres are as charming as ever. Admission includes access to farm animals, picnic tables, and a lovely grassy area by the pond, making it a wonderful outing even beyond the picking. When in season, zinnias and sunflowers typically hit full bloom from July through September, though Mother Nature always has the final say. Check their pick-your-own schedule and Instagram for the latest updates before you visit!
2026 Season TBA ∙ Usually Mid-Aug
Butler’s Orchard
Germantown, MD ∙ Approx 40 miles from Dulles Airport
This beloved family-owned farm spans over 300 acres with 25+ varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flowers — and late summer is one of the most beautiful times to visit. Traditionally hosted in August, you’re invited to stroll through fields of stunning sunflowers at Butler’s Orchard’s annual Sunflower Spectacular! Admission includes access to the sunflower fields, pick-your-own areas, and five acres of farm park fun with giant slides, farm animals, pedal tractors, and more. Grab a bite at the Farmer’s Porch Kitchen and make a full day of it! Check their crop calendar for the 2026 date once announced.
2026 Season TBA ∙ Usually Late May-Sept
Hollin Farms
Delaplane, VA ∙ Approx 40 miles from Dulles Airport
Just an hour from DC, Hollin Farms is a fourth-generation working farm that has operated since 1950, with stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains right next to Sky Meadows State Park. As a bonus to all the pick-your-own produce, a charming cut-your-own flower garden blooms from June through September with zinnias, sunflowers, cosmos, and more. Since bloom times are weather-dependent, check their website and Instagram for the most up-to-date availability before you head out.
2026 Festival TBA
Valley View Acres Sunflower Festival
Middletown, MD ∙ Approx 45 miles from Dulles Airport
What started as a casual conversation became one of the area’s most beloved summer traditions! Valley View Acres’ Sunflower Festival takes over this 154-acre farm with acres of staggered sunflower plantings and wildflower fields designed to keep blooms going all season long. With multiple weekends of festivities, there’s plenty of opportunity to catch peak color. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for 2026 dates and bloom updates!
2026 Festival TBA
Clarksville Sunflower Festival
Ellicott City, MD ∙ Approx 50 miles from Dulles Airport
This isn’t your average sunflower field! The Clarksville Sunflower Festival cultivates three acres of unique, beautiful varieties — think Lemon, Rogue Royal, White Nite, and more — bred for stunning color rather than size. And the fun doesn’t stop at the flowers. A petting farm with calves, alpacas, goats, pigs, and piglets, plus farm train rides, a 100-foot mega slide, and play areas, makes this a full family outing. Follow them on Instagram for frequent bloom reports so you can plan your visit at peak bloom!
Braehead Farm
Fredericksburg, VA ∙ Approx 60 miles from Dulles Airport
The last remaining farm within the Historic City of Fredericksburg, Braehead Farm, has been family-owned since 1937 — and it’s so much more than a flower stop! At select times throughout the year, pick your own sunflowers, gladiolas, zinnias, and more, then let the kids loose in the Family PlayGrounds with hay barns, corn pits, sand piles, swings, and trikes. Animal lovers will adore the rescue farm featuring goats, alpacas, horses, donkeys, pigs, and even honeybees in a visual hive! Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for bloom updates before you head out!
2026 Season TBA
The Homestead Farm at Fruit Hill Orchard
Winchester, VA ∙ Approx 60 miles from Dulles Airport
A fifth-generation farm rooted in organic practices, The Homestead Farm at Fruit Hill Orchard is a breath of fresh air in the Shenandoah Valley. Pick your own flowers and fruit in season, let the kids play, and unwind on the spacious back porch overlooking the pond, orchard, and rolling fields. Their Sunflower Festival is a seasonal highlight and a gorgeous backdrop for family photos. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for the 2026 season and bloom updates!
2026 Season TBA ∙ Usually Jun-Oct
Catoctin Mountain Orchard
Thurmont, MD ∙ Approx 60 miles from Dulles Airport
Tuck a flower-picking stop into a full day of farm fun at Catoctin Mountain Orchard! Their half-acre flower garden blooms with 15+ varieties from June through October (past flowers have included zinnias, sunflowers, snapdragons, Black-Eyed Susans, and more). While you’re there, explore pick-your-own berries, cherries, peaches, and apples in season, and don’t leave without something from the bakery… their fruit pies, apple cider donuts, and crumb cakes are legendary. Check their Facebook and Instagram for bloom updates before your visit!
Usually Late Jun-Late Summer
Larriland Farm
Woodbine, MD ∙ Approx 65 miles from Dulles Airport
A true country farm experience, Larriland’s cutting gardens burst with colors usually beginning in late June (previous flower crops have included zinnias, snapdragons, marigolds, celosia, and more). And the picking doesn’t stop at flowers — strawberries, tomatoes, pumpkins, and a long list of seasonal fruits and veggies round out a full farm visit. Check their Today’s Harvest page or follow them on Facebook and Instagram for bloom updates and special events.
2026 Season TBA
Early Jul-Late Sept
The Sunflower Garden
Westminster, MD ∙ Approx 70 miles from Dulles Airport
Twenty-five years in the making, The Sunflower Garden has grown from a small patch of sunflowers into three stunning gardens bursting with 30 types of wildflowers and cut varieties — with sunflowers still stealing the show! Pick your own bouquets, stock up on seasonal veggies, and soak up the best of summer from early July through late September. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram and check their website for 2026 season updates before you visit!
Peak Bloom is Typically Late Jun-Late Summer
McKee-Beshers Sunflower Fields
Cockeysville, MD ∙ Approx 70 miles from Dulles Airport
No cutting here — just pure, wide-open beauty! Each summer, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources plants sunflowers across this stunning 2,000-acre wildlife management area along River Road in Montgomery County, creating a breathtaking sea of blooms that draws photographers, nature lovers, and families alike. The sunflowers are planted to feed mourning doves, songbirds, and pollinators, so visitors are welcome to admire and photograph to their heart’s content — just leave the blooms in place for the wildlife who depend on them. Follow updates on Facebook and Instagram to catch peak bloom!
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.
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