Fall is the season for pumpkin patches and apple festivals, but there’s another crop that’s ready to be celebrated this season: sunflowers. Whether you enjoy walking among these tall and sunny flowers or have dreamed of picking your own to take home and enjoy, you’ll want to visit the family-run Burnside Farms in Prince William County. Take a look at what’s in store for the annual Fall For Sunflowers.
The moment you arrive at the sunflower fields of Burnside Farms, you’ll quickly realize there’s nothing more magical than a field full of bright sunflowers.
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Burnside Farms is open for the spring, summer, and fall seasons and showcases a variety of blooms throughout the year.
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Beginning in late summer, it’s the sunflowers that steal the show. The farm offers two seasons of sunflower picking: a short season in late July and a fall season that lasts until mid-October.
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Of course, the height of the flowers and overall timing of the season are largely dependent on the weather and recent rainfall.
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Visitors are invited to enjoy the sunflower fields at either location of Burnside farms, one in Haymarket and the other in Nokesville.
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The Nokesville location sunflower market is projected to open in early October and will offer unique activities such as sunflower picking and even a giant sunflower maze.
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It’s the Haymarket location where you can also pick out pumpkins, gourds, mums, and other festive fall decor.
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So whether you’re in the market for pumpkins, sunflowers, or perhaps just a magical outdoor activity, you’ll be glad you stopped by Burnside Farms.
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The Fall Market at Burnside Farms in Haymarket is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (depending on the weather). To stay updated on weather and blooming reports, you can visit the website or follow along on Facebook. Have you experienced this gorgeous farm before? We’d love to hear about your experience!
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The Haymarket Farm is located at 4905 James Madison Hwy., Haymarket, VA 20169 and the Nokesville Farm is located at 11008 Kettle Run Rd., Nokesville, VA 20181.
For related content, be sure to check out The 9 Best Places To See The Fall Foliage In Virginia.
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