The Best U-Pick Sunflower Farms in New Jersey: When to Go & Where to Find Them
- Ryan Jones
- Jul 22
- 5 min read
Looking for the perfect place to pick your own sunflowers in New Jersey this summer? You're in the right spot! New Jersey's sunflower season typically runs from mid-July through mid-September, with peak bloom usually hitting in August making it the ideal time to explore the state's vibrant U-Pick sunflower farms. Whether you're after the perfect photo op, a scenic day trip, or fresh-cut blooms for your home, the Garden State offers some of the best sunflower fields on the East Coast.
In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to plan your sunny adventure, including the top U-Pick sunflower farms by county, seasonal tips, ticket details, and local insights to make the most of your visit. From sprawling mazes and wine tastings to scenic fields perfect for family photos, these NJ farms offer more than just flowers they’re full-on summer experiences.
Let’s dive into the most beautiful sunflower fields to visit in New Jersey this year and don’t forget your clippers and camera!
Jump to your nearest county
Atlantic | Burlington | Gloucester | Hunterdon | Monmouth | Morris | Salem | Sussex | Warren
Post will be updated with hours & pricing as we get more into the U-Pick season
Atlantic County
Timberline Farms is home to a 2 acre u-pick sunflower field that comes to life with vibrant colors every summer. To visit the farm you'll need to make a reservation which can be done here. Tickets are required for anyone over the age of 10 and are $12 per person.
Please visit Ticket page for specific hours and booking times. View Tickets Here
1413 Mays Landing Rd
Hammonton, NJ 08037
609.666.4920
Burlington County
Get ready to pick your own Sunflowers at Johnson’s Farm Locust Hall! All pick your own sessions must be made by reservation. Reservation Tickets for Park n Pick are $4.95 per person and grant you access to the fields. Sunflower cuttings are $1.50 a stem. Reservations can be made Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You can make reservations on their website here.
Open Friday through Saturday from 10AM to 5PM
2691 Monmouth Rd
Jobstown, NJ 08041
609.353.900
Celebrate Sunflowers with Johnson’s Corner Farm at their Sunflower celebration. Take a stroll through the meandering Sunflower maze. Once you reach the end you'll be able to pick you own sunflowers to bring home! Book your tickets here
Open 7 days a week from 8AM to 7PM
133 Church Rd.
Medford, NJ 08055
609.654.8643
Gloucester County
Pick your own sunflowers at Dalton Farms! Enjoy rows and rows of sunflower fields! They've planted about one million seeds in a variety of sunflower types. On weekends you can enjoy music from local artist, local food vendors and a wine tasting or two!
660 Oak Grove Rd
Swedesboro, NJ
856.628.7313
Hunterdon County
You might be familiar with Melick’s Town Farm: Oldwick Farm Market as a great spot for fall festivities and apple picking! They also have cut your own sunflowers!
Open April through September from 9AM to 6PM
170 Oldwick Road
Oldwick, NJ 08858
908.439.2955
Monmouth County
You can never go wrong with a visit to Happy Day Farm! There's so much to do here at any time of the year but Summer is the best time for cutting your own sunflowers. There are so many photo ops and memories to make! Bring your own cutting sheers! Tickets are $18 per person. Sunflowers are $2.50 per stem
Sunflower Picking July 15th- August 27th
Wednesday - Friday & Sunday from 10AM to 5PM
Saturday - 10am to 7pm
106 Iron Ore Road
Manalapan, NJ 07726
732.977.3607
Visiting one of New Jersey's largest flower fields can only happen at Arrowhead Farmstead! The flower feilds here are in bloom for aproximatley four weeks each year! Typically this is between mid July to early August. There's just over 20 acres of flower fields to explore full of sunflowers and zinnias.
135 Iron Ore Road
Manalapan, NJ 07726
732.977.3607
You might be familiar with Holland Ridge Farms for their annual Tulip Festival. Did you know that they also host "The Power of Flowers"their fall flower Fest! Here you can take part in picking a variety of colors of sunflower spread across 50 acres! The runs from September 15th through October 15th. General admission is $15 per person. Tickets go on sale in August. Check back or updates here
Open daily during the festival in September from 9AM to 6PM
86 Rues Road
Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
609.448-.483
Morris County
This farm has so much to do at any time of the year that you visit. Alstede Farms usually opens their sunflower maze mid July! Visiting the sunflower maze is included with a pick your own admission so you get to take home more than just a magical photo!
Open daily in season from 9AM to 6PM
1 Alstede Farms Lane
Chester, NJ 07930
908.258.6245
Salem County
This small farm focuses primarily on flowers and Sunflowers. This year the Wards invite you to join them on the farm for a BYOB Sips and Sunflowers! Bring your partner or a group of friends and enjoy your favorite bottle of wine, can of beer and some nibbles surrounded by fields of flowers! Each ticket includes one admission and an empty mason jar for you to fill with your favorite flowers! Additional flowers that don't fit in your jar can be purchase at an additional cost. You must be 21+ for this event. Tickets are $17 Per Person. View ticket options and dates here.
See events calendar for specific ticketed times
120 Bassett Road
Mannington, NJ 08079
609.385.6278
Sussex County
Visiting Brodhecker Farm around the second week of August should be the perfect time to visit! You pay by the car which is only $10 and perfect for families!
Open Monday through Friday 8AM to 6PM
Saturday 8AM to 5PM
Sunday 10:30AM to 5PM
2 Branchville-Lawson Rd
Newton, NJ 07860
973.383.3592
Home to the original Jersey Sunflower Maze is the Sussex County Sunflower Maze! Currently, their anticipated dates to have the maze open is Mid August through Mid September. This should diffidently be on the top of your list to visit as it's the original New Jersey Sunflower Maze! Keep an eye on their Facebook and website for updates and new rules and regulations. View Here
Liberty Farm
101 Route 645
Sandyston, NJ 07826
973.219.6356
Warren County
Hackettstown is home to the family-owned Donaldson Farms known for their apple picking and fall festivities, not to mention weekly summer events. They also have a mass amount of sunflowers every year! They offer sunflower tours at $10 for adults and $6 for kids. They predict their sunflowers to be in bloom early to mid-September. Check back on their website for updates!
Market Hours 9AM to 6PM
358 Allen Road
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
908.852.9122
Wander through the 6+ acre Sunflower Field here at VonThun Farms. The price varies from weekdays to weekends with M-F being $12.99 per person and Sat-Sun being $14.99 online and $16.99 in person. This price includes access to farm animal barnyard area, a hayride tour around the farm, and access to the Sunflower Trail and photo op areas as well as the U-Pick Fields however a container must be purchased for picking fruit. U-Cut Sunflowers are 3 stems for $6 or $3 a stem. You can buy Sunflower Trail Tickets Here.
Farm market open daily, 10 AM – 5 PM
438 Route 57 West
Washington, NJ 07882
908.689.3761
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