A BRIEF HISTORY in 2001 the eight acres of sunflowers at The Sunflower Farm were in full bloom on the 4th of July. As the annual antique tractor parade, led by Bobby West and comprised of neighbors, was going past the field, it was determined that others should be able to experience this spectacular sight - thus the Sunflower Festival was born.The Sunflower Festival originally organized by the West-Holt family has grown into a much anticipated community and regional event with over 6,000 in attendance last year. Heritage crafter's and artists set up to demonstrate their hand-made items. Wonderful home-grown music is played, delicious, local, and traditional 4th of July food is served, and kids can participate in games and art projects or take a hay ride in a tractor-drawn wagon. Everyone will want to "cut their own" sunflower bouquet to take home with them. The 1811 McCowan-McRee house and the 1891 Freeman-Whittaker house are the center of the festival and tours of both houses and their heritage gardens are a must. With artisans and crafter's under the canopy of the oak trees, and the now 15 acres of glorious sunflowers, it seemed that the backdrop for our unique festival had already been painted.
Subject: Sunflower Farm Festival 
Mon Jul 11, 2011 4:19 pm
