Summertime in Minnesota brings many things. Fresh air, sunshine, and endless days at the lake or pool. It also brings beautiful color from all the flowers that grow in every region of the state. From the wildflowers that spread freely across fields and roadsides to farm-raised blooms that are sold in stores and markets, the Land of 10,000 Lakes is rife with beauty when summer flowers bud.
Sunflowers, a favorite of many, are among the best flowers to see in late July and August in Minnesota, when their bright petals finally show themselves. At one farm near the Twin Cities, a wonderful sunflower festival is the perfect opportunity to see sunflowers. Take a trip to the Sunflower Festival at Waldoch Farm, and your summer will be complete. Here’s everything you need to know:
Waldoch Farm is a large, family-owned farm that has been open for more than 100 years. It began in 1916. Address: 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014.
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The farm is known for the large garden center that is adjacent to the fields. Here, they sell just about any farm product you can imagine.
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This is a great place to get flowers, shrubs, and garden accessories for your yard every year. They’re taken care of by professionals, so they’re likely to be much higher quality than the plants in your typical big-box store.
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Waldoch Farm also produces many edible products, like fruits, vegetables, and even honey. There’s even a 30-acre pick-your-own vegetable garden on the farm!
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Aside from flowers and food that you can buy, Waldoch Farm is also known for its annual sunflower festival. In 2019, it’s held on July 27 and 27, as well as August 3 and 4.
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The festival allows visitors to explore four acres - about four football fields - of beautiful sunflowers. It took more than 100,000 seeds to grow this many sunflowers!
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If you visit, you not only get to walk through the fields. There is also the opportunity to pick your own sunflower!
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The ticket includes a wagon ride to the field, admission to the pick-your-own veggie garden, a handpicked sunflower, light refreshments, and live music.
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Tickets are $18 and must be purchased in advance. There is a limited number of tickets, so be sure to book your trip soon!
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The sunflower festival Waldoch Farm is one of the best summertime activities in Minnesota. For more information about this sunflower festival, including how to buy tickets, check out the Waldoch Farm website and Facebook page. And if you can’t get enough of Minnesota’s beautiful sunflowers, also read our article about the magical sunflower field hiding in Minnesota.
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