Flower farm
Burnside Farms
U-pick sunflowers and flowers in Haymarket, Virginia
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
Crops and picking times
“Season dates: July 12th through August 9th, 2026”
Source: burnsidefarms.com/summer, checked October 6, 2026
“Pick from over 30 varieties of sunflowers!”
Source: burnsidefarms.com/summer, checked October 6, 2026
“We have a step-by-step guide on how we pick spring and summer flowers here- GUIDE”
“Before you visit, it’s helpful to learn how we pick flowers here.”
Source: burnsidefarms.com/tips-and-faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Hours: 8 AM–noon daily; 4 PM–dusk daily”
“Early-bird: Sat–Sun, 6–8 AM”
“Midday closure: Closed daily from noon–4 PM due to summer heat”
Source: burnsidefarms.com/summer, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“On the farm, Pick-your-own Sunflowers are $1.50 per stem.”
“We also have a garden of cosmos and zinnias for .50 cents per stem and a garden of gladiolus and liatris, which are excellent companion flowers for sunflowers in a vase.”
“Gladiolus and liatris are $1 per stem.”
Source: burnsidefarms.com/summer, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We’re sorry, but no dogs are allowed in the spring (dogs are permitted during the summer).”
“Dogs on a leash are permitted during the summer.”
“We no longer accept cash.”
“We only accept all major credit cards.”
“We love dogs, but since tulips can be toxic to dogs if ingested, dogs are not allowed during our SPRING season.”
“Well behaved dogs are permitted during our SUMMER season, but must be kept on a six-foot leash.”
Source: burnsidefarms.com/tips-and-faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Our 4,400-square-foot Tulip- and Sunflower-themed playground is sure to inspire creativity and delight children of all ages, providing a vibrant, nature-inspired space for imaginative play and outdoor fun.”
“Grab your picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and your favorite crew.”
“Relax in the courtyard of our 100 year-old-dairy barn, which has a lovely partially-shaded picnic area with picnic tables.”
Source: burnsidefarms.com/summer, checked October 6, 2026
“Pack a picnic or enjoy one of our visiting food trucks available daily.”
Source: burnsidefarms.com/tips-and-faqs, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Sunflowers · Jul–Aug
- Flowers
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflowers | U-pick | July–August“July 12th through August 9th, 2026” | – | |
| Flowers | U-pick | Not stated | – |
At a glance
- Address
- 4905 James Madison Hwy, Haymarket, VAPrince William County
Besides picking
- Café
- Playground
- Picnic area
Burnside Farms: questions
Does Burnside Farms have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "On the farm, Pick-your-own Sunflowers are $1.50 per stem."
When can you pick sunflowers at Burnside Farms?
July–August, in the farm's words "July 12th through August 9th, 2026", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.