BENEDICT, Md. – Kick off the fall season at Serenity Farm, a historic working family farm along the Patuxent River in Charles County, Maryland. The Farm Heritage Conservancy’s Annual Sunflower Festival will be held on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The festival offers a fun, family-friendly experience with six acres of stunning sunflowers for you to explore and pick. Attendees can enjoy a variety of activities, including hayrides, a petting farm, live music, and local food and art vendors. Leashed dogs are welcome to join the fun.
WHAT:
· Sunflowers: Wander through six acres of sunflowers. Ticket price includes all-you-can-pick sunflowers (bring your own shears) and access to a build-your-own bouquet station.
· Food and Artisan Vendors: Enjoy delicious food, beer, and wine from local vendors and browse unique handcrafted goods from Southern Maryland artisans. (Note: No outside food is permitted.)
· Live Music & Entertainment: Enjoy performances by local artists on our outdoor stage.
· Family Activities: Hayrides, a petting farm, face painting, and other family-friendly fun.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
COST: $12 online ticket price (admission will be $15 at the gate). Entry is free for children 7 and under.
WHERE: Serenity Farm, 6932 Serenity Farm Road, Benedict, MD 20612 Google Map
COST:
- Online Tickets: $12 per person
- Gate Price: $15 per person
- Children: Free admission for children aged 7 and under.
PHOTOGRAPHERS: Professional and amateur photographers can schedule pre-paid access to the sunflower fields for private sessions at $100 per hour. Please call 301-274-3829 ext. 4 to book your session in advance.
More Information: For additional details and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.farmheritageconservancy.org/sunflower-festival