This Upcoming Sunflower Festival In Wisconsin Will Make Your Summer Complete
The end of summer will be here before we know it. There’s still time for some seasonal fun, though. And if you’re looking for the perfect place for your last hurrah, we found it – and it’s the Sunflower Festival at Helene’s Hilltop Orchard. Held for two days in August and September, the festival offers plenty of opportunities to bask in the sun…flowers. The best part is that 100% of the $10 admission is donated to St. Jude’s! Take a look:
Located in Merrill, Helene’s Hilltop Orchard is a real working farm that opens to the public a few months out of the year.
There are lots of opportunities to have fun on the farm, but one of the best has got to be the Sunflower Festival, which is scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2019, and Sunday, September 1, 2019.
Each day, the festival opens at 10 a.m. and lasts until 6 p.m. Entry is $10 per person, but like we mentioned before, 100% of that goes to St. Jude’s, so you’ll be having fun for a good cause.
The festival is centered around the farm’s 2.5-acre sunflower field, which features winding trails so you can walk among the vibrant flowers. You can even cut a bouquet to take home with you.
There are plenty of photo ops, so remember your camera. The beautiful blooms also create the perfect backdrop for a proposal, which is something to keep in mind if you’re planning on popping the question.
No fest is complete without food, and the Sunflower Festival is no exception. A variety of eats and sweets will be available, including the farm’s famous apple pies and apple dumplings.
A "rain or shine event," the Sunflower Festival will take place regardless of the weather. If it does rain, the festival will be moved into the farm’s Barn Cellar, which is stocked with craft beers and wines.
Remember, the 2019 Sunflower Festival is Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st. On both days, the festival hours are: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. For more information, call (715) 351-1207. You can also visit Helene’s Hilltop Orchard website or Facebook page.
Address: 1189 Quarter Road, Merrill, WI, 54452
This isn’t the only place to soak up some sunflowers. Read about another here.
Even though she was born in New York, Daniella has lived in the south pretty much her entire life. The self-proclaimed southerner graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2011. Since graduation, she has worked as a freelance writer for several websites and opened a clothing consignment shop in her town of Picayune, MS.
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