Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival

The Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival helps to diversify the family farm income. The farmland was purchased in 1900, was a tomato cannery in 1916 and began as a dairy in 1927. In September of 2019 the farm sold out of the dairy industry and now runs beef cattle and has a hay and straw operation. The farm is still owned and operated by the family today.

In 2015, 20 acres of black oil sunflowers were planted. As a result of the beautiful scenery, the following year the fields were opened up for visitors to walk through and adore. Visitors also enjoyed hayrides, farm animals to pet, and numerous craft and food vendors.

Today, the festival has widely expanded and our weekend activities consist of hay wagon rides, a farm animal petting area, over 115 unique hand made craft and food vendors, photo booths and live music. During the weekdays we offer 3 field trip opportunities for preschoolers, senior citizens and special needs kids and adults. We also have our ever popular catered sunset dinners in the sunflowers and goat yoga. There is something to do for every age!

Once the festival is over, the crowds have diminished and the sunflowers have all dropped their heads the farm will harvest the seed and bag it into black oil sunflower birdseed. Beaver Dam Farm sunflower seeds can be found in Northwest Hardware locations, Ikenberry Orchard and The Best Place Antique Store. We also have our seed packets so customers can plant their own seeds in their gardens.

Schedule of Events:

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Sneak Peek Opening Night - $16.00

Join us for our Sneak Peek Friday night festival event! This night is all about our fabulous vendors and a time for you, as a visitor, to SHOP, SHOP, SHOP!!! EACH vendor set up this night is offering a special discount for their booth! Discounts will include BOGO, 25% off, buy 2 get 1 free, etc! This will be a great time to stock up on Holiday gifts while these discounts are available. Cash and Credit accepted at the door. We are home to 130 handmade crafters and food vendors, over 700,000 sunflowers, farm animals, hay rides, photo booths, children’s activities and more!

The first 100 online tickets sold will get a goodie bag filled with farm merch. Some exciting items will include our sticker pack, activity books, seed packets and more! He first 300 online tickets sold will be able to participate in our live butterfly release held before we open! 94.9 will be onsite for a live remote with the PLINKO game and prizes as well.

- Children 5 and under are free.

4:00 pm: Field of Heroes

This September marks 24 years since the tragic events of 9/11—our nation’s deadliest attack since Pearl Harbor.
To honor the brave men and women who gave their lives that day, Sirens & Salutes is partnering with the Sunflower Festival to present a powerful tribute: Field of Heroes.

Visit the festival and walk among 406 American flags, each bearing the name of a first responder who made the ultimate sacrifice while rescuing others on 9/11.

Join us in honoring their courage, reflecting on their legacy, and remembering their heroism during the 2025 Sunflower Festival.