This sunflower Festival in Louisiana is well worth the wait every year. There’s a little slice of Highway 3049 in Louisiana that transforms into quite the scenic byway when thousands of sunflowers bloom every summer. Gas up the car and don’t forget your camera, because you'll regret allowing the season to pass you by without checking out the Sunflower Trail and Festival in Gilliam. Let's take a look at the pretty sunflowers in Louisiana.

Gilliam is a tiny village just outside of Shreveport that transforms into quite a cheerful scene every summer.

Beginning around June, tons of sunflower fields along LA Route 3049 will begin to bloom.

Here's a map of the trail. It stretches for about 20 miles along both the highway and the Sentell Road loop.

You can drive along the trail whenever you'd like, checking out the lovely sunflower field Louisiana.

From downtown Shreveport, drive north on Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway. Just north of the casinos, Clyde Fant veers to the left. The name of the road becomes Grimmett Drive. From Grimmett Drive, turn right onto LA Route 3049 (Dixie Shreveport Road).

You can also turn right at Old Dixie Gin and Sentell Road and drive the loop around the levee. Sentell Road circles back to LA 3049 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, just north of Dixie. This drive features several vibrant sunflower varieties and a field of pretty wildflowers. Sunflowers along the trail are expected to be in full bloom.

The fields are open to the public as long as they are in bloom. There is no admission fee, no hours of operation... just good old-fashioned farm fields.

The flowers typically bloom from mid-June until early July, giving you plenty of time to check them out.

You are welcome to bring scissors and take some flowers home with you in a sunflower field near me.

You'll find endless photo opportunities along the way.

While you can drive the Sunflower Trail anytime you’d like, you’ll want to time your visit around the Sunflower Festival which takes place on June 15, 2024.

This non-profit festival traditionally takes place on the third Saturday of June every year, and it's back for its 25th year of celebrating this cheerful flower.

Come out and enjoy music from local bands and delicious food from the local vendors.

And check out local artists selling handcrafted goods: From dry rubs and seasonings to soaps and candles, you can stock up on all of your favorite things, all from local vendors.

Whether it's early in the morning or at the end of the day, find your favorite field and watch a magnificent sky against a sea of sunflowers.

Sounds like a perfect day to us.

Sunflower Festival in Louisiana offers more information on the Sunflower Trail and Festival web page. Timing is key with these events, so be sure to also follow the Sunflower Trail & Festival on its Facebook page. You don't want to miss out when these beauties begin to bloom. Have you ever been to the Sunflower Festival or driven down the trail? We'd love to hear more in the comments!

While you're in the area, check out some fun things to do in nearby Shreveport, Louisiana. And in case you get lost, this road atlas will come in handy.

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