While many summer festivals in Illinois showcase the corndog-and-Ferris wheel nostalgia we know and love, some of the best festivals are rather a feast for the eyes and a carnival for the senses. This breathtaking sunflower festival in Hebron, Illinois — which sees visitors get lost in groves of sunshine-y stalks — proves exactly that. Spend any time of the day here and you’ll quickly start to wonder if you’re actually in a painting or a wonderful dream.

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So, would you add this sunflower festival in Hebron, Illinois to your summer bucket list? Do you have another go-to summer fest? Tell us in the comments! Start planning your trip and get your tickets by checking out the Von Bergen’s Country Market website and the Von Bergen’s Country Market Facebook page — especially the Von Bergen’s Sunflower Festival Group. And if you’re interested in yet another Illinois festival where yellow produce is the star of the show, make sure to stop by the DeKalb Corn Festival!

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