RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTY — Sunflowers are popping up across Southeastern Wisconsin marking the end of the summer season and the quickly approaching autumn days.

Visiting a sunflower field can be the perfect opportunity to create memories. The fields can be appealing to people of all ages and provide a sense of fulfillment for families, couples, photographers and others.

Several locations available

In Racine and Kenosha Counties, there are fields with sunflowers and other beautiful blooming flowers. These locations will give visitors their sunflower fix.

Place	Location	Hours
For The Love of Flowers Farm	2114 W. 5 Mile Road Raymond, WI 53108	Thur: 4 to 7 p.m Sat & Sun: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Old Homestead Orchard	7814 Raynor Ave. Franksville, WI 53126	Fri: 1 to 5 p.m Sat & Sun: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
The Flower Bee	22428 7 Mile Road Franksville, WI 53126	Wed: 5:30 to 7: 30 p.m. Sat & Sun: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
Thompson Strawberry Farm	14000 75th St. Bristol, WI 53104	Mon-Sun: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Jerry Smith Produce & Pumpkin Farm	7150 18th St.(Highway L) Kenosha, WI 53144	Mon-Sun: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m

Tips for visiting sunflower fields

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
- Dress for potentially muddy grounds
Be aware of wildlife
- Bees and butterflies abound; they won’t bother you if they are allowed to do their jobs
Come prepared
- Bring tools to cut down sunflowers
- Bring a vase or jar to put cut flowers into
Leave pets at home unless allowed at the designated field
- Service animals are an exception
Bring a cell phone or camera to take pictures
- Tripods may be beneficial
Go early to beat the crowds
- Check with individual farms to note the availability of sunflowers as well as rules on cutting and more

Sunflowers at Flower Bee. – Credit: Flower Bee

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