It’s just the brightest festival all season and it takes place one month from now – on July 13, 2019. Destination SunFest at Raleigh’s Dix Park celebrates the summer in grand style – with acres and acres of blooming sunflowers and you’ll want to see them and take part in this one-day event that has something for everyone.

The sunflower festival takes place at the expected height of the sunflower bloom which is perfect timing to see them at their best.
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In 2010, the city began planting sunflowers along the Neuse River and last year, the field moved to Dorothea Dix Park. At the end of the bloom season, the city harvests the seeds and turns them into thousands of gallons of biodiesel fuel to run tractors and more. It's a win-win.
The family-friendly SunFest is filled with a variety of ways to spend the day.
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From hayride tours to art and craft vendors, and attractions for the kids, this FREE event is even more special because you can walk among the sunflowers!
You'll just need to stay on the walking paths as you meander through the bright, yellow fields.
Dorothea Dix Park
Imagine being surrounded by a sea of yellow! Bring your camera (and leave your drone at home) and capture this annual spectacle in full bloom. For some reason, sunflowers elicit ear-to-ear smiles.

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The fun-filled day also features live music.
Dorothea Dix Park
Feel free to bring lawn chairs or a blanket and set up a base camp right in the park. Dorothea Dix, with its clear view of the Raleigh skyline, is a spectacular place to spend the day.
Food and games are on tap as well.
Dorothea Dix Park
The kids (and the kids at heart) will love this FREE festival. (Everything but the food is free!)
Even a ride on the Ferris wheel is free - and you may just get another look at the rolling sunflower fields from high atop the wheel.
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Load up the backpack with all of the necessities and plan to spend the day celebrating at Destination SunFest at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh.
Of course, if you can't make it to SunFest to see the gorgeous sea of gold at Dix Park, you can always see it another day.
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The fields are expected to be in full bloom this year during the first two weeks of July. Sweet!

Put this awesome event on your calendar now and make plans to attend this spectacular sunflower festival in North Carolina!

Destination SunFest takes place from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 13, 2019. To preserve the integrity of the park, no parking will be available on the campus; however, FREE parking is available at NC State Centennial Campus with a FREE shuttle that drops you at the park. The lots are close enough that you could also walk, if you prefer. The free lots are accessible via Centennial Parkway (via Lake Wheeler Road and I-40, or Avent Ferry Road). All rides and activities at Destination SunFest are free. Feel free to bring chairs, blankets, and even food and non-alcoholic drinks, but pets must stay home. Learn more from this link on the official Dix Park website!

Address: Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh, NC, 27603

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