Sunflower Festivals
Sunflower festivals are held across the United States each summer. They are an opportunity for communities to come together and enjoy various activities. Some are hosted by real working farms that grow sunflowers. Others are sponsored by towns and are held in the town's streets. Entertainment often includes live music, dance, food, craft booths, tournaments, contests and exhibits.
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Sunflower Farm Festival
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Located south of Rutledge, Georgia, the Sunflower Farm has held its annual sunflower festival each July since 2002. Fifteen acres are filled with sunflowers in bloom. The fields are open to guests to cut their own bouquets. Festival activities include an artist market under shady oak trees, live music, tractor parade and barbecue. Children activities include face painting, pony rides, petting zoo and hay rides. Tours of the farm's heritage gardens and two historic homes are available during the festival.
International Sunflower Festival
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The International Sunflower Festival is held annually in Frankfort, Ohio. It runs for two days during early September. Each morning starts with a pancake breakfast. The days are filled with activities including contests and tournaments, a pageant, children's tractor pull, and a parade for all ages. Live music and dance groups perform a dance in the street in the second evening of the festival. Craft booths are open both days, selling handmade goods.
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Mountainair Sunflower Festival
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Mountainair, New Mexico is host to the Mountainair Sunflower Festival. Sponsored by the Manzano Mountain Art Council, the festival features different activities and events focusing on creative arts including a juried art and craft show, gallery and art exhibits, an art raffle and sunflower hat parade. Food booths offer food and refreshments along the streets while people enjoy self-guided tours of the town including the Dragon Ash Forge and historic Shaffer Hotel.
Mayville Sunflower Festival
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Mayville is located in the central-east side of Michigan. It has hosted the Mayville Sunflower Festival since 1991. The festival is held for four consecutive days in late July. Events include a 5k walk, demolition derby and parades. Pancake breakfasts and barbecue chicken dinners are among the food items available during the festivities. Between events, visitors can enjoy the car show, sunflower maze and garage sales. Kids' games and inflatable rides are among the child-friendly activities.
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