Visiting Pennsylvania's Upcoming Sunflower Festival In New Park Is A Great Summer Activity
By Beth Price-Williams|Published May 13, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Sunflowers are, arguably, one of the most cheerful flowers of summer, towering in fields all over Pennsylvania. Even if we don’t have sunflowers blooming in our own backyard, we can still enjoy their simple, stunning beauty. Stroll through fields of sunflowers, dig into delicious food, and enjoy live entertainment at this sunflower festival in Pennsylvania this August.
Start counting down the days because, before you know it, August will arrive and so will the annual Sunflower Festival at Maple Lawn Farms in New Park.
The popular festival returns for two weekends - August 13-15, 2021 and August 20-22. However, if you prefer a quieter yet equally memorable experience, plan a visit during...
Early Bloomers Weekend, set for August 6-8, 2021. The weekend's activities are more subdued with guests able to pick sunflowers and ride on the tractor. If you're all about the sunflowers...
You might just prefer the Early Bloomers Weekend. However, if you prefer a mix of sunflowers, good food, and live entertainment, purchase tickets for the following two weekends of the Sunflower Festival.
Join other visitors as you meander through the sunflower fields, bursting with more than 185,000 sunflowers. Snap photos, and pick your favorite sunflowers.
That's just the beginning of the fun, too. Dig into delicious goodies from Kevin Miller Smoked Meats and Maple Lawns Farm Market. Dough Head Waffles will also be on hand Saturday and Sunday during the first weekend.
An assortment of live entertainment is also planned. Barlee Red, Swing Street, and Jack Matthew Rivers are among the bands set to perform. Find the full schedule here.
Have you been to Maple Lawn Farms for its sunflower festival in Pennsylvania? Share your experience in the comments! Summer’s all about adventure, and if you’re always looking for fun things to do, plan a visit to these six easy-access Pennsylvania waterfalls this summer.
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