Dented Gate Flower Farm
Just 4 miles north of the Woodstock Square, the family-owned Dented Gate Flower Farm grows more than 100 varieties of flowers, including ageratum, agrostemma, amaranth, ast, celosia, cosmos, gomphrena, gypsophila, scabiosa, snapdragons, strawflower, sunflower, and zinnia. There are also some unique varieties of blue glitter, verbena, painted daisies, carnations, lupine, basket flower in shades of pink and yellow, foliage plants, and mums. Plan your visit between July and mid-October to handpick your own unique U-pick flower bouquet.
16710 Kishwaukee Valley Road
Woodstock, IL 60098
Richardson Adventure Farm
For those who love tulips and sunflowers, Richardson Adventure Farm is a must-visit. Each spring, beginning in mid-to-late April and continuing into early May, Richardson Adventure Farm hosts a tulip festival featuring more than 500,000 blooming tulips, food trucks, free yard games — including giant checkers, Jenga, and cornhole — live music, and free parking. Richardson Adventure Farm also hosts a sunflower festival during late summer, typically in September, featuring 13 acres of sunflowers creating a picturesque backdrop for your photos. For more specific festival updates, check their website before planning your trip.
909 English Prairie Road
Spring Grove, IL 60081
Stade’s Farm & Market
Stade’s Farm & Market has more than 2 acres of sunflowers ready to pick starting in July and lasts through late September. Growing more than a dozen varieties, families are invited to head out into the fields and clip their own sunflowers (clippers provided). Several other cut flowers are also available at Stade’s, including snapdragons, zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, and amaranths.
3709 Miller Road
McHenry, IL 60051
Tom’s Farm Market
Brighten your home with fresh-picked sunflowers from Tom’s Farm Market! Visitors can cut as many flowers as they can carry from the farm’s 4-acre field — no bags, wagons, or helping hands allowed. And grab your friends for a fun night on the farm during Sip N’ Sunflower events in July and the first weekend of August, featuring a walk through the sunflower fields, wine and beer tasting courtesy of Sew Hop’d Brewery & Taproom, and live music.
10214 Algonquin Road
Huntley, IL 60142
Von Bergen’s Country Market
Find adventure in the 30 acres of sunflower maze at Von Bergen’s Country Market. Wander through the seemingly endless sunflower fields in mid-July and stop to smell the lavender and U-pick flower fields. Stick around for the farm’s Annual Sunflower Festival, a summertime favorite inviting visitors to stroll through the 30-acre field — the perfect destination for your next stunning family portrait!
9805 IL-173
Hebron, IL 60034
Fleur de Lis Farm
Using organic practices, Fleur de Lis Farm grows a variety of seasonal flowers alongside herbs and botanicals at this lovely, 1900s farm. From April through October, visitors can find stunning arrangements picked from the field or pick their own stems from the farm’s selection. The breathtaking gardens and fields explode with color each season, creating a vibrant backdrop for scenic strolls or photo sessions, while educational tours for both adults and students provide an in-depth look at the farm’s history and its organic farming methods.
15707 Marengo Road
Union, IL 60180