Beasley’s Orchard is best known for apples, pumpkins and fall weekends, but the Danville farm gives families a reason to visit before autumn arrives. The orchard’s you-pick flower fields are at peak bloom, and families can cut sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos and other summer flowers for a take-home bouquet.
Sunflowers are winding down and are expected to last only through the weekend of Aug. 8–9. Zinnias, cosmos, snapdragons, gomphrena, celosia and other cut flowers should keep blooming through August and possibly into early September. Availability depends on weather and how heavily the fields have been picked, so check the orchard’s social pages before making a special trip.
Related: Find more ideas in our guide to summer activities around Indianapolis.
How flower picking at Beasley’s Orchard works
Visitors pay a $3 field fee per person before entering the flower fields. The fee doesn’t include flowers, so each visitor or group also chooses a jar or bucket for the bouquet.
- Small jar: $10, holds about one dozen flowers
- Medium jar: $20, holds about 18 to 24 flowers
- Large bucket: $35, holds about three dozen flowers
Beasley’s provides flower shears and has a water station for filling containers. The flower fields are a four- to five-minute walk from the barn, which is worth knowing before setting off with very young children or anyone who doesn’t enjoy surprise walks in the August heat.
When the flower fields are open
The you-pick fields are open daily during regular business hours. Last entry to the fields is 5:30 p.m., which leaves time to finish picking before the orchard closes at 6 p.m.
Beasley’s Orchard is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Picking may end early if a variety is picked out or field conditions change.
Dogs and photography in the flower fields
Well-behaved dogs are allowed in the flower fields. Dogs must remain on a leash and cannot damage the plants or growing areas.
Professional photographers should review the orchard’s photography policy and frequently asked questions before planning a session. The flower fields are an obvious photo backdrop, but the orchard has separate guidelines for professional shoots.
Stop at the farm market on your way out
The trip doesn’t have to end when the jar is full. Beasley’s farm market is stocked with seasonal produce, including watermelon, cantaloupe, sweet corn, apples, cabbage, lettuce, peppers, yellow squash, onions, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and green tomatoes.
Produce availability changes as crops are harvested. Families looking for more locally grown food can also browse our guide to Indianapolis farmers markets.
Plan your visit to Beasley’s flower fields
Location: 2304 E. Main St., Danville, IN 46122
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
Last flower field entry: 5:30 p.m.
Field fee: $3 per person, plus the cost of a jar or bucket
Official website: beasleys-orchard.com
Flower and photography information: Beasley’s Orchard FAQs
