![]() ![]() And each year, Nelson hosts a pulled pork donation dinner, in which all profits are donated. Kelley said a portion of the festival's profits are donated to these organizations. Golden Grove Farm's Sunflower Festival supports the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Chron's and Colitis Foundation. A performance list has yet to be determined.įor Kelley and Nelson, creating a fun, relaxing environment for folks is important but so is supporting organizations important to them. Flowers like cosmos and dahlias will also be available for floral arrangements.īringing the farm to life, the festival will feature several local musicians in the evenings. Ice cream, snacks and beverage are also available.įor those wishing to take a piece of the experience home, guests can cut their own sunflowers for $1 each. The common sunflower - named conveniently - features a large head and tall stem.ĭuring the festival, guests are invited to take photos and enjoy outdoor games, including wiffle ball, golf and hula hoops. ![]() In total, about 70 species of sunflowers exist. Twelve different sunflower varieties will be on display at this year's festival. In 2014, Kelley and Nelson began to sell their flowers at farm stands, before hosting their first festival in 2017.Ī file photo of the 2019 Sunflower Festival at Golden Grove Farms in Fair Grove. But once the couple learned about the popularity of ornamental sunflower patches across the country, they began to grow their own on their farm in Fair Grove. In the past, Nelson grew sunflowers for the purpose of harvesting seeds, rather than for decoration. More: 100-year-old florist receives Springfield Art Museum's Art In Bloom People's Choice Award Ornamental plants are those grown for decorative purposes. Kelley said nearly every street corner market displayed a variety of flowers, including ornamental sunflowers. Kelley Nichols, Golden Grove Farm co-owner, and her husband Nelson were inspired to start the festival after a visit to San Francisco. ![]() Previously, Golden Grove Farm held the festival for five to seven days. This year's festival is 12 days, the longest yet. Dates for the festival have yet to be determined, as they are dependent on weather. ![]() State Highway KK, Fair Grove, will be held in mid-to-late July. Golden Grove Farm's fifth annual Sunflower Festival, located 4950 E. An acre of farmland covered by 30,000 sunflowers will soon be open for photos, outdoor games and picnics. ![]()
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