This U-Pick Sunflower Festival Near NYC Has Gorgeous Fields, Lawn Games, Plus “Sunny Honey” Beer — And The Florals Are Officially In Bloom

If you could use a pop of color in your apartment, now is the time to venture to the Waterdrinker Sunflower Festival to revel in gorgeous fields of bright blooms. The farm, which is stationed in the midst of **Long Island wine country**, invites visitors to its Manorville location to grab a few stems, strike a pose in the fields, and enjoy all that the grounds have to offer. If you’re looking to trade in the concrete for greenery, this eastern escape is the perfect place to start. Set aside a vase and venture out! Details for the Waterdrinker Sunflower Festival 2025 ---------------------------------------------------- Though technically not a traditional festival, like the neighboring **Strawberry Festival** in Mattituck, this sunflower bonanza is a daily u-pick experience complete with fun on the farm. It’s $20 to make your way onto the fields, and an extra $2 for each stem you pick for your bouquet. Visitors are able to snag their sunflowers weekdays from 10am-6pm and weekends from 9am-6pm. (A word to the wise: wear comfortable shoes.) With thousands of florals at every turn, it’ll be hard not to get caught up in the verdant escape. Plus, there are plenty of ways to stay busy once on the farm: lawn games like a jump pad and giant Jenga , an obstacle course , the Tulip Tunnel Museum, mini golf, farm animals — chickens and peacocks and bunnies, oh my! — and swings , to name just a few. For the 21+ crowd, you’ll be pleased to know that four-packs of Sunny Honey beer from the Long Island Farm Brewery are available — the perfect seasonal sips. Be sure to look out on the farm’s **website** and **Instagram** for impromptu happenings amidst the sunflowers, including sunset yoga and sunset watching during after-hours. If you need us, we’ll be in the fields searching for the perfect florals. Note that Waterdrinker has two locations, but there are only sunflowers in Manorville at the time of publication. 📍 663 Wading River Road in Manorville, NY ⏰ Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; Weekends 9am-6pm Source: https://secretnyc.co/waterdrinker-sunflower-festival-2025-guide/