Sunflower Festival
The capital region’s Brightest Summer event
Sat. Aug 8, 2026 | Sat. Aug 15, 2026 | Sat. Aug 22, 2026 | Sat. Aug 29, 2026
One ticket. Thousands of blooming sunflowers. Colorful zinnias. Fresh-picked sweet corn. Over 50 farm attractions. Festival food. Live music. Whether you're planning a family adventure, a girls' day out, or simply looking for the most beautiful sunflower field near Albany, Liberty Ridge Farm's Sunflower Festival is where summer memories bloom.
Buy Admission Tickets Online to SAVE!
2026: Sat. Aug 8, 15, 22, 29
Open 10am-7pm
Entrance to the flower fields is ONLY during festival hours!
$19.95 tickets online // $24.95 at the gate
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If you cannot make it to the farm for any of the 2026 Sunflower Festival dates, you are welcome to transfer or sell your tickets to a friend who can.
Refunds are not offered, thank you for understanding.
These blooms won’t last forever… but The memories will.
But there are only a handful of weekends each year when the sunflowers are in peak bloom.
Spend one perfect afternoon wandering through fields of golden sunflowers and colorful zinnias, picking your favorite bloom, exploring over 50 farm attractions, enjoying festival food, and bringing home fresh sweet corn from the farm.
Because the very best summer memories aren't rushed… they're wandered into.
50+ attractions included · Great for families, girls' days & dates
Your Perfect Summer Day
Family Adventure
Watch the kids race from one attraction to the next while you enjoy beautiful flowers, fresh air, and a full day together.
Girls’ Day Out
Put on the sundress, grab your friends, and fill your camera roll with colorful flowers, beautiful photo spots, shopping, and farm-fresh treats.
AFternoon Date
Slow down, stroll the flower fields, enjoy lunch together, and spend an afternoon making memories instead of rushing through another weekend.
Upcoming Dates
2026: Four Saturdays of Blooms!
August 8, 15, 22 & 29
Open 11am — 7pm
Dates and times are subject to change due to crop growth. Tickets purchased online are not date-specific and may be redeemed on any one of our open dates. No refunds are offered.
Entry to the Sunflower Field is ONLY during posted festival hours!
Come Hungry
Sunflower Festival is as much a Capital Region foodie event as it is a family outing.
Whether you're here for the blooms, the memories, or the desserts, we recommend arriving with an appetite!
50+ Farm Adventures
Plan to stay and play all day! Over 50 hands-on activities are included in your Sunflower Festival admission.
Celebrate With Us!
$399 Party Cabin Rental Includes:
3-hour party cabin rental from 12pm-3pm
Includes indoor table & chairs, outdoor picnic tables, covered porch & benches overlooking Barnyard.
FREE admission for (1) birthday child
15 festival admissions for party guests
Admissions may be used for adults or children
Ages 2 & under are free and do not count towards 15
Additional attendees receive discounted day-of festival admission price of $19.95 per person
Festival admissions include access to over 50 farm-fun activities
Bring your own food or order a pizza party
Optional campfire with roasting sticks & s’mores, +$100
Bring your Camera.
Every corner of Liberty Ridge Farm feels like summer.
Golden sunflower fields.
Bright zinnia blooms.
Vintage farm charm.
Kids laughing and running.
Freshly cut flowers in your hands.
Whether you're updating the family photo, planning engagement pictures, celebrating a birthday, or simply capturing another beautiful weekend together, you'll find countless places worth remembering.
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Sunflower Festival in Upstate New York
Liberty Ridge Farm brings together flowers, farm fun, local food, and over 50 attractions into one unforgettable late summer destination.
Conveniently located near Albany, Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, Troy, Schenectady, Malta, Latham, and East Greenbush, Liberty Ridge Farm is an easy day trip for anyone looking for the best outdoor festival in Upstate New York.