As summer slides into fall in West Virginia, a variety of things begin to happen. Fresh, delicious garden produce peaks. A new school year begins. And the sunflowers start to bloom.
In West Virginia, there are a few sunflower fields scattered throughout the state, and one of the best is located at Sunset Berry Farm in Alderson.
Sunflowers at Sunset Berry Farm / Facebook
Located at 791 Sunset School Road on Flat Mountain four miles outside of Alderson, Sunset Berry Farm boasts strawberries in the spring, peaches in the summer, and sunflowers in August and September.
Sunflowers at Sunset Berry Farm / Facebook
With a range of shades and sizes, from the early blooming dark red to the later flowering bright yellow, the Sunset Berry Farm Sunflower Experience is awash in color and fun.
Sunflowers at Sunset Berry Farm / Facebook
Featuring a sunflower maze, pick-your-own sunflowers, a giant jumping pad, paintball, painting parties, and more, Sunset Berry Farm is definitely good for a last summer hurrah.
Sunflowers at Sunset Berry Farm / Facebook
Sunset Berry Farm offers a group rate for the whole family ($50). Individual tickets start at $20/person. If you enter the Sunset Berry Farm photo contest, you can receive half-off your admission price.
Sunflowers at Sunset Berry Farm / Facebook Professional photographers get into the farm free, so bring one with you! Sunset Berry Farm also has a list of local photographers they can provide you with if you want to book a session.
Is a pick-your-own sunflower experience on your radar for this year (it should be!)?
Sunflowers at Sunset Berry Farm / Facebook
Then head on over to Sunset Berry Farm from mid-August to late September. You’ll find thousands of bright, cheery flower faces ready and waiting to welcome you.
Sunflowers at Sunset Berry Farm / Facebook
Learn more at Sunset Berry Farm’s website or their sunflower Facebook page. And, as we mentioned earlier, Sunset Berry Farm isn’t the only sunflower patch around. Try Gritt’s Farm as well, or check out this beautiful campground featuring a field of sunflowers. What are your favorite late summer and early fall activities?
Sunflowers at Sunset Berry Farm / Facebook
Professional photographers get into the farm free, so bring one with you! Sunset Berry Farm also has a list of local photographers they can provide you with if you want to book a session.
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Address: Sunset Berry Farm & Produce, 791 Sunset School Rd, Alderson, WV 24910, USA
