Project Description
SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL
Sunflower Festival 2026
Sat. & Sun, October 3rd/4th
9am to 5pm
Tickets on Sale NOW!
Step into a sunflower wonderland at Gorman Heritage Farm where you can roam through fields of beautiful cut-your-own sunflowers for just $1 per stem. Explore education stations, listen to live music, and take a ride on a hayride or visit with the mules and miniature horses. Shop for unique goods from craft vendors and food trucks while adults savor a nice cold beer. Kids will be thrilled to meet the farm animals and have a blast at this family-friendly event. Come join us for a day filled with fun and festivities!
Thereās More Than Sunflowers!
Spend the day exploring the farm with activities for the whole family.
š» Sunflower Field
Wander through the sunflower field and cut your favorites to take home.
š Hayrides
Hop aboard for a ride around the farm throughout the day.
š¦ Dino Buddies
Get up close with reptiles during a special encounter with Dino Buddies.
š± Ready, Set, Grow!
Explore hands-on education stations, meet the chickens, grind corn and discover historic farm equipment in the Bank Barn.
š½ Crop Maze + Story Walk
Explore the crop maze beyond the sunflower field and follow the Story Walk along the path.
š Farmyard Fun
Visit the farm animals, explore the Playscape and enjoy everything the historic farmyard has to offer.
Live Music All Weekend Long
Grab some food, find a spot near the Pavilion and enjoy live music throughout Sunflower Festival weekend!
Saturday, October 3
Debi Mays
Doug Kreitzer
Whistlestop
The Cartel
Sunday, October 4
Ceol Mohr
Pineridge Partners
The Inturns
Come Hungry!
From festival favorites to sweet treats, thereās plenty to enjoy throughout the farm.
Festival Food Trucks
More Festival Favorites
ā Find These in the Farmyard
Travelinā Tomās Coffee ā Hot & cold coffee, tea & lemonade Ā Ā ā¢ Ā Ā Mingles Soft Serve LLC ā Soft serve ice cream
Shop the Sunflower Market
Take a little piece of festival weekend home! Browse handmade goods, art, plants, locally made products and one-of-a-kind finds from more than 20 local makers and small businesses.
If you are interested in being a craft or food vendor at the 2026 Sunflower Festival, please email Caroline Bear
A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Playscape
Ready, Set, Grow!
Ace Doran
The Acres
| Advance Tickets | Day-Of Tickets | Current GHF Members | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $12 | $15 | Free |
| Child (ages 2-17) | $8 | $10 | Free |
| Adults age 60+ | $8 | $10 | Free |
| Children under 2 | Free | Free | Free |
*GHF Members receive free admission but must still register in advance. Family memberships include family that reside in your household only.Ā Purchase a MembershipĀ to get free admission.
**No cash will be accepted at the gate
Other questions? Email us!
FAQ
Yes, avoid waiting in line! buy ahead of time and get right into the fun!
Advance ticket sales are $12-adults, $8- kids and seniors (60+)! Presale pricing ends at midnight, Friday, October 3rd
Festival weekend prices are: $15-adults, $10- kids and seniors
*no cash will be accepted at the gate.
Yes, please register in advance. Your tickets will be free!Ā Follow the link to buy tickets ~ no code is needed!
We do not have the ability to sell free tickets to members at the gate so all members wishing to get their free festival tickets must get their tickets ahead of time online.
Village of Evendale residents do not receive free admission to this event unless they also are members of Gorman Heritage Farm.
No! Your ticket is good for either Saturday OR Sunday.Ā You do not need to specify which day when you purchase your tickets.
If you decide to attend BOTH days, then you will need to purchase two admissions.
Yes! Visit us during our open hours, Monday-Saturday!
Only ADA Service Dogs trained to do work or perform a task for a person with a disability are allowed.
Yes! Our Every Personās Trail is easily navigated by both strollers and wheelchairs, and leads you directly to our historic farmyard.
On other paths, there are some grassy areas and hills to traverse. If itās muddy, wheelchairs and strollers can have a hard time in some areas of the farm including our paths through the sunflower and crop fields.
We will have parking available across the street at Formica, as well as down Reading Rd. at Silco, Footworks, Cincy State Workforce Development Center, Raffles, and Magnified Giving. We will also have accessible parking available in the Boyscouts parking lot and a regular shuttle going between Formica and admissions! See a map of parking options HERE.
We do not offer refunds on ticket costs. Please know that the cost of your ticket goes to fund our mission of educating about agriculture, nutrition, sustainability, and the environment.
There is NO ATM on site for the festival.Ā There are banks nearby with ATMs to include: 5/3 Bank, Stockyards Credit and Sharefax Credit Union all along Reading Road.
Yes, we run rain or shine! Please dress for the weather.