This Upcoming Sunflower Festival In Wisconsin Will Make Your Summer Complete
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published August 15, 2019
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
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.
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