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:

10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Preschool Day

Join us and take part in the Largest Sunflower Festival and Vendor Show on the East Coast!

During our field trips visitors can experience over 700,000 sunflowers, a farm petting area, hay rides and a sunflower education station. Feel free to pack a lunch and enjoy it under our tent or awning. NO vendors will be available this day.

A note of caution, we are suggesting everyone enter at 212 Wheatland Road and stay on the gravel driveway until they reach the top of the parking lot.

The terrain is mostly grass with a gravel path from the entrance down to the animals and hay ride.

We are opened from 10am-1pm.

Everyone is $5 at the gate.

10:00 am: Homeschool Days – 9th, 10th or the 11th

Join us and take part in the Largest Sunflower Festival and Vendor Show on the East Coast!

During our field trips visitors can experience over 700,000 sunflowers, a farm petting area, hay rides and a sunflower education station. Feel free to pack a lunch and enjoy it under our tent or awning. If you plan to attend on the 10th, this will be the only field trip day where vendors are set up.

A note of caution, we are suggesting everyone enter at 212 Wheatland Road and stay on the gravel driveway until they reach the top of the parking lot.

The terrain is mostly grass with a gravel path from the entrance down to the animals and hay ride.

We are opened from 10am-1pm.

Everyone is $5 at the gate.

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Tuesday Sunset Dinner - $80.00

Come and experience a peaceful dinner among the sunflowers. With 360 degree views of Botetourt’s gorgeous scenery, you’ll never want to leave.  The farm will be closed to the public this night so no need to worry about being in a crowd of people. This is our most sought after event and usually sells out within a day, so get your tickets soon.

Arrive by 5:30 and enjoy a stroll through the 700,000 sunflowers onsite and then meet at the barn at 6:00 for a sit down, 4 course meal. Please do not arrive before 5:30.

Meal consists of: Appetizer, Salad, Green Beans, Mac & Cheese, Rolls, Dessert, Water and Tea

You are welcome to bring your own wine and or beer in a cooler.

Our meals are cooked and served by the Dominican Republic Mission Team at Mill Creek Baptist Church. Half of all dinner proceeds will go back to help them build schools in the DR.