HISTORY OF WEST VIRGINIA SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL
In 2020, our farm lost our entire strawberry crop, which was destroyed by a severe freeze event. To recover from the $150,000 revenue loss, Farmer Kent planted a field of sunflowers in hopes the community would visit the farm to enjoy the beautiful flowers......AND THEY DID! Sunflower lovers came from all over West Virginia to enjoy the beautiful field of flowers. In addition, the sunflower field provided an outdoor photography studio and backdrop for breathtaking photos. Sunset Berry Farm continues to welcome the community to enjoy the beautiful flowers every year during bloom and also hosts the West Virginia Sunflower Festival the Saturday prior to Labor Day. The festival celebrates sunflowers, pollinators and the cycle of life with a butterfly release ceremony, led by Miss West Virginia Sunflower and her royal court.
"Pick Your Own" Sunflower Bouquet
All guests visiting the farm during sunflower season will pay to "Pick Your Own" sunflower bouquet. Guests are encouraged to pay early for the best deal. Pick Your Own bouquet price is $5 per person if purchased during the month of March, $10 per person if purchased during the months of April, May, June, July and prior to August 31. "Pick Your Own" bouquet will be $15 per person starting August 31 and for the remainder of the season.
Each guest will "pick your own" flower bouquet of 3 sunflowers or zinnias. In addition, guests will enjoy the following at no charge (when available): sunflower experience, scavenger hunt in the Enchanted Forest, play time on the state's largest bounce pad, tractor pulled bucking cow rides, live entertainment, magic show, sunflower photography & use of photo props.
Guests may bring your own clippers or rent them for a $5 refundable deposit so there will be no charge as long as clippers are returned.
Feel free to text ahead to confirm bloom status prior to making the trip 304-646-3784.
PLEASE CHECK IN UPON ARRIVAL TO THE FARM. CHECK IN WILL BE AT THE YELLOW TENT ON FESTIVAL DAY AND AT THE FARM HOUSE PORCH ON NON FESTIVAL DAYS.
West Virginia Sunflower Festival
AUGUST 31, 2024
(10AM-5PM)
Sunflower Season
Aug 24- Sept 8, 2024
5-9 PM Daily
By Appointment Only
Zinnia Season
Aug 24-Sept 29
5-9 PM Daily
By Appointment Only
WIN $250 CASH FOR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
OR $50 FOR AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS
Google directions to Alderson Senior Center, then follow signs the last 4 miles to the sunflower patch.
SORRY, NO REFUNDS. HOWEVER RAIN CHECKS WILL BE ISSUED UPON REQUEST IF FESTIVAL IS CANCELED DUE TO ISSUES SUCH AS SEVERE WEATHER. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS IS AN AGRICULTURAL EVENT AND MOTHER NATURE CONTROLS ESSENTIALLY EVERYTHING. WE RECOMMEND FOLLOWING THIS EVENT ON FACEBOOK OR TEXT 304-646-3784 FOR BLOOM UPDATES, OR ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, PRIOR TO MAKING THE TRIP.
