The official start date of Sunflower Spectacular is Saturday, August 9! The pick-your-own field will be open while supplies last. We strongly encourage you purchase tickets early on to secure the pick-your-own experience.

Tickets will go on sale first to MHS Members on Thursday, August 7. Tickets will be released to the public on Friday, August 8 in the morning. Once tickets go on sale, they will be available for a set amount of dates. If we extend Sunflower Spectacular, more tickets will be released, and we will announce it in our email newsletter and on our social media. Closing date will be finalized based on flowering and availability.

The Garden at Elm Bank is a 36-acre garden, featuring over 20 acres of cultivated garden areas. The pick-your-own sunflower field is about a quarter-mile walk from the entrance, access by both paved road and grass paths.

General Admission to the Garden is reserved for MHS Members. MHS Members who wish to visit the Garden may do so for free as part of their membership benefit. They do not have to reserve admission if they are visiting for display-only. 

During Sunflower Spectacular, our General Admission discounts do not apply.

• We do not accept MHS-issued Garden Passes 
• We do not accept EBT or WIC cards
• We do not accept AHS Garden Network admission 

Thank you for your support of MHS's programs, which promotes our mission of changing lives through horticulture.

No, tickets will not be sold on site. You must purchase tickets in advance at  masshort.org/sunflower-spectacular. Tickets will be available on this page starting Friday, August 9.

Paid admission includes 3 pick-your-own sunflower stems:

Adults $19
Children 3-17 $10
Members + Member Children $5

MHS Members who wish to visit the Garden may do so for free as part of their membership benefit. You do not have to reserve admission if you are just visiting for display-only.

Each time slot has a limited number of tickets. You may purchase as many general admission tickets that are available in your chosen slot. We are unable to offer group ticket discounts for this event.

Members: Individual Members can purchase 1 ticket at the Member rate; Dual Members may purchase 2 tickets at the Member rate; Supporter Members and above may purchase 4 tickets at the Member rate.

Additional tickets should be purchased at the non-member rate. If you wish to upgrade your membership to purchase more tickets, please contact membership@masshort.org during weekday office hours.

Children under 2 are free, but please include free "Kids 2 and under" tickets in your ticket reservation. Please note: stems are not included with free admission.

To get your membership discount, follow these steps:

• Select your date and time
• Find the Promo Code box, type "SS" followed by your membership ID (Ex. SS123456) in the promo code box or use your one-time code to receive member-priced tickets.
  • You can find your ID number on your membership card. If you can't locate your ID number, please contact our membership department at membership@masshort.org.
• Click "Apply"
  • Individual Members get 1 Member Adult ticket
  • Dual Members get 2 Member Adult tickets
  • Supporter Members can purchase up to 4 Member Adult tickets
• Add the number of Member Adult and Member Youth tickets to your cart.
• Complete your purchase

Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Please ensure you're able to attend your selected date and time before purchasing your tickets.

Sunflower Spectacular is open rain or shine.

We recommend you arrive 5-10 minutes before your designated time to ensure a stress-free experience. The 30-minute time slot listed on your ticket purchase is your entry window. Once you enter the event, you are welcome to stay as long as you please until the event closes for the day, which is one hour after the last entry time that day. 

You are welcome to stay in the Garden until we close for the day, which is 1 hour after the last entry for that date. Visits typically last 1-2 hours to explore the pick-your-own field and the many other garden areas.

Core garden areas are accessible by a paved road. Restrooms and buildings include ramps and accessible restrooms. Some displays and some garden paths consist of grass or crushed stone.

You're welcome to pack a picnic or boxed lunch to enjoy in the Garden during your visit. We kindly ask that you adhere to a pack-in, pack-out policy. 

By entering the Garden at Elm Bank, you consent to the taking and publication of your photograph, video, and audio for MHS promotional purposes.

Registered service animals are permitted. Other dogs, including support animals, are not permitted for health and safety reasons.