U-Pick Sunflowers
How it Works
U-Pick Sunflowers are available on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:30am-12:30pm. First come first serve - there are usually lots of blossoms available once the sunflowers are in season. Please bring a pair of pruners with you to cut the stalks. Limited number of pruners available to borrow onsite.
Sunflowers vary year to year, but are generally available from mid-August to early September. Call 780-921-2272 to confirm availability before coming. We expect that sunflowers will be available from August 16th - September 1st this year (2025).
Prices: Sunflowers are sold per stalk. $5.00/large head, $3.00/medium head, $1.00/small head. Please note: not all head sizes may be available at the same time.
Please note: There is a 1 km distance between each farm patch - please drive to the second area. Lily Lake Road is a busy 100 km/hour highway and walking along it is not allowed.
U-Pick Sunflowers
New for 2025!
Available on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 9:30am-12:30pm. No admission tickets required.
Please note: any sunflowers picked must be paid for
- Large Head $5
- Medium Head $3
- Small Head $1
Sunflower Maze or Labyrinth
Our sunflower maze or labyrinth is available daily during regular business hours and included with General or Festival admission tickets.
Fun to run through and explore or perfect for photos! Sunflower bloom times vary year to year depending on the growing season. Call ahead for peak bloom time estimates.
U-pick is NOT permitted in sunflower mazes and labyrinths, so that everyone can enjoy the flowers through the season (August - October).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
DO I NEED TO MAKE A RESERVATION?
- No reservations required! We pick on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:30am-12:30pm.
CAN I BRING CHILDREN TO U-PICK SUNFLOWERS?
- Absolutely! Children love picking flowers, and there are veggies available to pick as well. Plus, we have train rides, a petting farm, and playgrounds to enjoy at Prairie Gardens, so you can purchase tickets at the field. We do recommend a ratio of 1 adult:3 children. Children must be supervised while in the u-pick field.
CAN I BRING MY DOG TO U-PICK SUNFLOWERS?
- Thank you for asking! No, please leave your pets at home. They will not be allowed into the picking areas or into the farm as we have farm animals, and it is too hot to leave them in your vehicle.
WHAT ELSE CAN WE PICK AT THE FARM?
- What's in season varies! We have planted a lot of vegetables in the garden this season! The following veggies are growing in the field for u-pick: peas, green beans, wax beans, kale, lettuce, potatoes, pickling cucumbers, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, onions, carrots, beets, broad beans, sorrel, herbs, tomatoes, pumpkins, and garlic!
WILL THERE BE AN ADMISSION?
- Admission is not required to pick sunflowers in the u-pick field. You can purchase admission tickets if you'd like to visit the sunflower maze at the main farm.
CAN WE BRING OUR OWN PICNIC?
- Yes, a free picnic site is included with admission tickets. Picnic sites are located at Prairie Gardens (no picnic sites in the u-pick fields).
- If you do not wish to purchase admission, we recommend enjoying your picnic before or after your time on the farm. Echo Glen Park located in Gibbons (10min away) has picnic sites and over 2km of nature trails to enjoy. There is a public park located in Bon Accord (5min away) and a day use area at Halfmoon Lake (20min north).
CAN WE PICNIC IN THE PARKING AREA?
- No - picnics are not permitted in the parking areas. You can purchase admission and enjoy your picnic at the farm (picnic tables included).
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
- The U-Pick Patch and other farm experiences are outside - so dress for the weather! Soil is exposed between the rows and can be muddy if it's raining (or has rained recently). Sunscreen and hats are a marvelous idea for hot, sunny days. Good/comfortable footwear is a must!
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT'S A RAINY DAY?
- We would recommend visiting a different day. The fields can be extremely muddy in the rain.