Sunflower Picking and Live Music at Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils

9th Annual Sunflower Picking Season at Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils

Sunflower season is here! There will be acres upon acres upon acres available to the public to walk and enjoy at Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils. There will be food and beverages available for purchase on site, and every day that the fields are open, they will have local musicians performing from 5:30 p.m. until sunset. Starting at 5 p.m. there will be a $5 per car admission fee; other than that, entry is free.

The expected opening date will be Thursday, Aug. 6. Check their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for official opening information and details on potential weather-related closings. Once the flowers are in bloom, they will be open through Sunday, Sept. 6.

To ensure that a good time is had by all, be sure to read their "Know Before You Go" page.

Hours of Operation

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed. Photographers should call (845) 489-8368 to schedule sessions during closed hours. 

Thursday and Friday: 12 p.m.–Sunset

Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m.–Sunset

Flower Picking

$3.50 per flower or fill one of their buckets with flowers for $35 (bucket not included in the price). 

Food and Beverages

Starting at 12 p.m., they will be firing up the grills and fryer with items like burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, sausage and peppers, chicken fingers, fries and more! In addition, they will be serving local beer, Millbrook wines and Merchant’s Daughter hard cider. Outside alcoholic beverages are not allowed. There will be Adirondack chairs and picnic tables for patrons to use. Visitors are welcome to bring your own outdoor chairs or picnic blankets to stay and enjoy the view. Don’t miss out on the amazing sunsets!

Live Music

Every day that the fields are open, they will have live music from 5:30 p.m. until sunset. Performing on Aug. 15 will be a local Artist Tayla Reec, featuring DJ Solace. Known as the "Melodic Enchantress," Tayla Rees is a magnetic singer, songwriter, and performer. Her genre-bending sound fuses Country, Folk, Christian, Pop Alternative, Jazz and R&B, creating an ethereal yet modern musical experience. Since age 10, Tayla Rees has recorded with multiple producers and has captivated live audiences at iconic venues like Bethel Woods, The Chance Theater, Daryl’s House, the MJN Center, etc. She has shared the stage with music legends like Foreigner and opened her own concert at Bethel Woods as a preshow performer for The Backstreet Boys. Check out Tayla's website to experience her captivating artistry.