Frolic Through Acres Of Sunflower Fields At The South Carolina Sunflower Festival

There’s just something about sunflowers. They’re big and bright and known as “happy” flowers, perhaps because of their relationship with the sun – another part of nature that is connected with feelings of happiness and well-being. Young sunflowers move along with the sun, following as it shifts from east to west throughout the day. All of those who love summer and soaking in the warmth of the sun surely understand this rhythm, which has been studied and is said to happen to attract more pollinating insects, like bees. There’s a fun summer festival in South Carolina centered around this amazing flower.

Denver Downs Farm, located on Denver Road in Anderson, is hosting the South Carolina Sunflower Festival for two consecutive weekends in July.

Dates for this sunflower festival include July 1-2, and July 8-9, and you'll enjoy acres of bold, beautiful sunflowers.

The farm plants multiple varieties of sunflowers. Did you know there are around 70 total species of this flower?

Included in the price of admission for this summer festival is one cut sunflower to take home. But if you'd like to pick more sunflowers, you can purchase a Blooming Bundle, which includes a general admission ticket, a decorative pail, and the chance to pick and cut from the farm's exotic sunflower fields.

If you'd like to fill a bucket with sunflowers, you'll want to purchase that option for $25 through the Denver Downs Farm website, as this option is available online only.

Also at the sunflower festival, there will be different photo props for some fun pics that will make perfect social media posts and lasting souvenirs.

Of course, the stars of the show make excellent props as well – just use your imagination!

Over 30 farm attractions and games offer hours of fun for the whole family, and there's sure to be something everyone will enjoy at this wonderful summer event.

What's a festival without amazing food? Check in on the Denver Downs Farm Facebook page for updates on the menu offerings!

Adult beverages will be sold at the Silo Bar, including a selection of wines, cold beer, lemonade, wine frozés, and a festival special, Summer SanGria.

You'll want to plan to be able to stay through sunset for this breathtaking view!

Find more details and plan to attend this festival on the South Carolina Sunflower Festival page of the Denver Downs Farm website and the Denver Downs Farm Facebook page. On your way to or from the festival, be sure to check out the farm-to-glass brewery in Anderson!

Have you ever been to this fun summer festival in South Carolina? Or another? Do you have a favorite summer event in our state?