Sunshine and Sunflowers: A Day Out at Hubert Family Farms

As the vibrant hues of summer begin to fade, the Hubert Family Farms invites you to extend the season's joy with a special adventure in New Market, Alabama. Just a short drive north of Huntsville, this family-owned farm is ready to welcome visitors to its sunflower fields this fall. Established on land first purchased in 1917, the Hubert family has been a staple in the local community, cultivating both crops and connections for over a century. This year, they're opening their doors once again for a unique picking experience, offering a bounty of beautiful sunflowers for guests to harvest and take home.

This isn't just any outing; it's an opportunity to create memories amidst the rows of towering sunflowers. For just $8 per person (with kids under 2 free), you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the farm, which is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., starting September 1st, 2023. The offerings are abundant, including wagon rides, a petting zoo, and a farm gift shop. The highlight for many, however, is the chance to fill a farmhouse bucket with sunflowers for $20, which you can take home. The weekend brings added festivities with live music, face painting, food trucks, and local vendors providing even more reasons to visit and stay awhile. The Hubert Family Farms makes the process of picking your sunflowers easy and enjoyable. Signage guides visitors through the fields, with clippers and buckets provided to collect your flowers. Beyond the sunflower fields, the farm features picturesque spots like an old barn that serves as a perfect backdrop for family photos. For those looking to relax a bit longer, picnic tables are scattered around, inviting you to pack a lunch and soak in the scenic beauty of the farm. This sunflower picking experience at Hubert Family Farms isn’t just about taking home a piece of the season; it's about creating lasting memories with family and friends. As you explore, you'll also be supporting a local family's legacy in farming, adding that special touch to your adventure. For more family fun and adventures, you can follow us @blackadventurecrew on Instagram. If you’ve visited the farm, or plan to, we’d love to hear about your experiences. Share your stories and photos in the comments below, and let’s keep the community spirit blossoming right alongside those sunflowers!