Sunflower Festival
Because summer doesn’t last forever
Opening Saturday, August 1, 2026!
Celebrate the season surrounded by thousands of blooming sunflowers, 60+ outdoor attractions, fresh air, and the kind of family memories that don't fit inside a screen. Just outside Kansas City in Olathe, Kansas.
Buy Online to SAVE!
2026: Three Weekends of Blooms!
Saturdays & Sundays August 1-16
Open 10am-6pm
-
If you cannot make it to the farm for any of the 2026 Sunflower Festival dates, you are welcome to transfer or sell your tickets to a friend who can.
Refunds are not offered, thank you for understanding.
-
Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in — late arrivals cannot be accommodated. There are no refunds for missed time slots.
All ticket sales are final and the event is to be held rain, snow or shine
Children must be over the age of 3 for Cow Cuddling.
Parents are REQUIRED to accompany children under the age of 12. Each person, child and parent, requires a ticket.
NO infants, NO strollers, NO dogs.
There may be up to 8 guests participating per time slot. Each participating guest requires a ticket. You may be paired with other patrons.
No food or drinks are allowed in or near the cuddle area.
Guests must use gentle hands and respectful behavior at all times — anyone not following directions will be asked to leave without refund.
Remember when summer felt like this?
Long afternoons. Sticky lemonade. The smell of sunscreen. One more trip down the slide. The family picture that somehow becomes everyone’s favorite.
Sunflower Festival is your excuse to slow down for one more weekend before backpacks replace beach towels and calendars fill back up.
Because childhood summers don’t wait… and neither do sunflower blooms.
A paid admission ticket is required for entry. Access to the Sunflower field is ONLY during Festival times.
Buy tickets online to SAVE!
Why KC parents love Sunflower Festival:
One ticket, all day fun.
No complicated planning required.
Photo
ready
20+ photo ops and sunflowers make it easy to capture memories.
60+ Attractions
Slides, games, adventures, exploration and zero “mom, I’m bored” moments.
Easy
Drive
Escape the hustle and bustle of the KC metro. Find us 35 minutes from downtown in Olathe, KS.
Upcoming Dates
2026: Three Weekends of Blooms!
August 1, 2
August 8, 9
August 15, 16
Saturdays 10am-6pm
Sundays 10am-6pm
Dates and times are subject to change due to crop growth. Tickets purchased online may be redeemed on any one of our open dates. No refunds are offered.
Entry to the Sunflower Field is ONLY during posted festival hours!
Food at the Festival
Come hungry. Leave fulfulled!
Add on a
Cow Cuddling Experience!
Sunflowers… adventure… and Highland Cows! Our fluffiest friends, Ollie & Ruby are blooming with love and cuddles. Add on an optional Highland cow cuddling session to enjoy a calm, cozy moment amidst all the summer fun at KC Sunflower Fest. Please note: Children must be over the age of 3 for Cow Cuddling. Parents are REQUIRED to accompany children under the age of 12. Each person, child and parent, requires a ticket.
Online reservations required! Select the “Sunflower Fest with Cow Cuddling” event to purchase.
60+ Farm Adventures
After you’ve seen the beautiful blooms, stay and play for fun on the farm. Over 60 hands-on activities are included in your Sunflower Fest admission.
For the moms who need an easy win this summer.
You don’t need another expensive vacation.
You don’t need another elaborate Pinterest activity.
You just need one really good day.
One where the kids spend hours outside instead of asking for Wi-Fi. One where the photos on your camera roll actually feel like summer. One where everyone leaves tired, happy, and full of stories.
That’s what Sunflower Festival is.
Why KC Families Are Making This Their Summer Must-Do
If you’re searching for:
Things to do with kids near Kansas City
Summer activities near Olathe, KS
Family events near Overland Park
Kid-friendly things to do near Leawood
Outdoor activities in Johnson County
Sunflower fields near Kansas City
Sunflower events for kids in Kansas City
This is it. Sunflower Festival is a full day outside where kids can move, imagine, explore, and make the kind of memories that feel like summer.
*Ticket required for entry to Sunflower Fest* Children older than 24 months require a ticket. Guests over 21+ must present proper identification to purchase wine.
Tickets are non-refundable. No Exceptions. Event is rain or shine.