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You may recognize a few of these farms from my 15 Beautiful Flower Fields in New Jersey to Visit in 2022 blog post back in April. Now it’s July and sunflower season is just getting started in New Jersey! Some farms are already opening for July 2022, and others are opening their doors in August/September into early October. If you are on the hunt for New Jersey’s best photo-worthy sunflower fields to visit in 2022, then check out these 13 farms!
NORTH JERSEY FARMS
1. Alstede Farms (Chester, NJ)
Stroll through the Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail at Alstede Farms. Walking the trail is included in a pick-your-own ticket when purchased now, as of July 15, 2022, into early or mid-October. Check out everything the Alstede Farm has to offer here.
Location: 1 Alstede Farms Ln, Chester, NJ 07930
2. Stony Hill Farm Market (Chester, NJ)
The 2022 sunflower festival at Stony Hill Farm Market in Chester is running Friday-Sunday, July 22 thru August 14. Enjoy 2.5 acres of sunflower fields and eight different varieties. They have one field specifically for walking through and taking photos, and a second field for u-pick stems. General admission tickets are $20.99/person and include entry to the field, a hayride, and one free flower to take home. Tickets can be purchased here.
Location: 15 North Rd, Chester, NJ 07930
3. Von Thun Farms (Washington, NJ)
The New Jersey Sunflower Trail at Von Thun Farms in Washington, NJ is now open as of July 15, 2022 thru labor day. Tickets are $12.99+ for weekday admission, and $14.99+ for weekend admission, and tickets can be purchased here. Operating hours are 10am-5pm, and last admission is 4pm. Learn more about Von Thun Farms here.
Location: 438 NJ-57, Washington, NJ 07882
4. Sussex County Sunflower Maze (Sandyston, NJ)
The Sussex County Sunflower Maze in Sandyston, NJ has not officially announced their opening date yet as of July 15, 2022, but they specify that their season typically runs mid-August thru September. Keep an eye on their website for when they open the maze to the public! I visited this spot mid-September of 2020 and the flowers were less alive at that time, so I def recommend going in August or early September.
Location: 101 Co Rd 645, Sandyston, NJ 07826
CENTRAL JERSEY FARMS
5. Holland Ridge Farms (Cream Ridge, NJ)
Holland Ridge Farms in western Monmouth County is one of my favorite NJ flower fields to visit every year! They are the largest u-pick flower farm in New Jersey, and the sunflower season kicks off on September 23rd this year. Check out their website here for more info.
Location: 86 Rues Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
6. Happy Day Farm (Manalapan, NJ)
Another personal favorite of mine is Happy Day Farm in Manalapan! They have so much to offer in addition to a large sunflower field, and more information on their events can be found here. U-pick sunflowers are running now thru late August, 8am-3pm. The farm is cash-only and entry to the Sunflower field costs $17/pp and also includes admission into their zinnia field.
Location: 106 Iron Ore Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726
7. Synder’s Farm (Somerset, NJ)
The sunflower and U-pick trail is now open at Synder’s Farm in Somerset. The farm is cash only and admission runs on weekends only from 9am-3pm, last entry at 2:30pm. Field fee is only $3/pp and cut stems are $2 each. Read more about the Sunflower Maze at Synder’s Farm here.
Location: 586 S Middlebush Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873
8. Bullock Farms (Cream Ridge, NJ)
Bullock Farms offers access to their sunflower and zinnia fields as a part of their Bullock Barnyard fall activities. More information can be found on their website here. Also check out their facebook page to see if they post any updates on when they will be opening this event to the public this year.
Location: 83 Emleys Hill-Prospertown Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
9. Clark Farms (East Brunswick, NJ)
Clark Farm’s sunflower season 2021 offered numerous sunflower patches each that bloomed at different times between late July through mid-October. Stay tuned to their facebook page to see when they announce field openings to visit for 2022.
Location: 416 Dunhams Corner Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
SOUTH JERSEY FARMS
10. Johnson’s Corner Farm (Medford, NJ)
Johnson’s Corner Farm is doing something different this year and offering a sunflower celebration/maze. The sunflower maze will be opening soon, late July 2022. Exact dates will be announced on their website here. This sunflower maze is perfect for photos and offers pick-your-own flowers!
Location: 133 Church Rd, Medford, NJ 08055
11. Johnson’s Locust Hill Farm (Jobstown, NJ)
Johnson’s Locust Hill Farm in Jobstown is currently open for their Park N Pick summer season which includes the sunflower field. Tickets for the summer season running until August 28 can be reserved here for free. U-pick sunflowers will also be available as a part of their Fall Park N Pick, running September 2 thru late October. Sunflower stems are $2 each.
Location: 2691 Monmouth Rd, Jobstown, NJ 08041
12. Dalton Farms (Swedesboro, NJ)
Dalton Farm’s sunflower season will begin labor day and go through the month of September. More information can be found here.
Location: 660 Oak Grove Rd, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
13. Hill Creek Farms (Mullica Hill, NJ)
Hill Creek Farms in Mullica Hill is projected to open September 2 for U-pick sunflowers and more. More information and updates can be found on their facebook page.
Location: 1631 STATE HIGHWAY 45, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
