We recently mentioned the sunflower field at Apple Annie's, but it isn't the only one to be found in Arizona! Buckeye's Rocker 7 Farm Patch boasts a whopping 75,000 bright yellow sunflowers in its field, and peak blooming season is upon us.
A working farm in Buckeye, Rocker 7 Farm Patch seeks to educate children and adults alike about not only just the benefits of eating fresh, local produce, but also the ins and outs of agriculture as a whole.
You'll find the farm on Broadway Road in Buckeye.
In normal times, the farm holds a fall festival complete with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, petting zoo, miniature train, and a slew of other festive activities the whole family can enjoy. Unfortunately, 2020 has thrown a wrench in the plans for this season.
Virtual farm tours are being held this year in lieu of in-person visits. The interactive online experiences are a close second, although nothing compares to picking out the perfect pumpkin to display on your front porch.
All isn't lost, however - guests can still frolic through the iconic u-pick sunflower field! It will be open from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, November 15.
The schedule is tentative, as blooming and wilting times vary from year-to-year depending on weather conditions.
To add a little cheer to these uncertain times we're living in, the farm planted a whopping 75,000 sunflower seeds in hopes of creating the biggest, most vibrant field yet.
It's impossible not to smile after being immersed in so many eye-popping, bright yellow blossoms. Perhaps you'll even build your own bouquet!
Admission to the field is $6/person, or you can purchase a family pass (up to five guests) for $25. If your group has 6-10 people, the cost is $40.
Special photographer tickets are also available. Rates are $65 for one hour, $100 for three, and $300 for a season pass. Photographers aren't required to purchase these passes; it's simply an attempt to reduce the cost if you have a lot of sessions planned.
Tickets may be purchased online by clicking here. Visits to the field are available by appointment only through October 22, after which you can drop by at any time during business hours.
Those hours vary from day-to-day, so click here for specifics.
So while things look a little different at Rocker 7 Farm Patch this fall, there's still plenty of fun to be had.
Kids and kids at heart are sure to have a blast in the sea of color.
Visit the farm's website or Facebook page to learn more.
Have you seen the sunflower field at Rocker 7 Farm Patch in person? If so, do pictures do it justice? Let us know, and check out our previous article for another family-friendly fall activity you've gotta experience this season.
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