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Soak up the sunflowers at this festival

This is the only time during the year you can enter these sunflower fields.

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Happiness is in full bloom.

Photo courtesy of KC Pumpkin Patch

Instagramers, your time has come. The KC Sunflower Festival returns Friday Aug. 9-Sunday, Aug. 25. Hosted at the KC Pumpkin Patch (13874 S. Gardner Rd., Olathe, KS), this is the only time of the year that the sunflower fields will be open to the public.

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Family photos in the sunflower fields? Yes, please.

Photo courtesy of KC Pumpkin Patch

After posing with the sunnies, you can enjoy the festival’s 60+ activities like a ninja course, skee ball, and corn cob beach. Then, when you’re ready to cool off from all your fun in the sun, order food or sip wine slushies, cider, and beer from KC Wine Co.

Did that plant a seed for you? Get tickets for $14.95 online, $19.95 at the door.

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