About 45 minutes outside of downtown Tampa, located in the little town of Masaryktown, Florida, you’ll find one of my favorite springtime spots: Sweetfields Farm. As of April 24, they are open for sunflower season, and you definitely do not want to miss it.
Most years, I manage a visit during sunflower season (and occasionally during corn season) because Sweetfields Farm brings out the kid in me. It provides all the activities needed for a perfect spring day, whether you’re visiting with friends or family. This year, their sunflower maze shares the message “good vibes,” which basically sums it up.
In addition to their sunflower maze, they have several vendors you can grab a snack from – or feel free to pack your own – as well as a ton of activities. When you pay your admission fee, you’ll get access to the maze, hayrides, “tumbleweed rollers,” animal visits, and so much more. Plus, you can go out to the picking fields to bring home some sunflowers for yourself, though any flowers you bring home will be an additional cost.
Bonus: you can also grab some great pictures in the middle of all those sunflowers. 😉 Sara and I coordinated this photoshoot a couple years ago, and it was so much fun!
They are open on the weekends through the end of May. Admissions are limited and sold in three hour time slots, so I would recommend purchasing your ticket here in advance! This is a great day trip from Tampa, and it provides the perfect opportunity to stop and smell the sunflowers.
Looking for other opportunities to get outside and enjoy the Florida sunshine in the Tampa Bay area? You might enjoy visiting Myakka River State Park or doing Grady Goat yoga!