The fan-favorite sunflower maze is open in Champaign, Illinois for everyone in the community to enjoy!
This article contains everything you need to know to plan your visit.
Important Information to Know:
HOURS
Clearview Farm is open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. Come when convenient for you!
COST
There is no cost to visit the sunflower maze.
The sunflower maze is a gift to the community from The Atkins Group. A portion of their company purpose is to “exceed expectations and enhance as many lives as possible” – We hope that your lives are enhanced by a visit to the sunflower field!
PARKING
Ample parking is available along the OUTSIDE of the Legacy Avenue loop (the road that loops around the main part of Clearview Farm).
*Please obey the posted “No Parking This Side of Street” signs.
DIRECTIONS
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POLICIES
- Leashed pets are welcome. Please be courteous and pick up after your pet if the need arises.
- Professional photographers are welcome to plan sessions as they wish. There is no charge.
- Please be respectful and leave sunflowers in the field without damage.
- Please do not schedule your own events in our maze. If you would like to collaborate with Clearview Farm for an event, fill out our contact form.
EVENTS
- Sunflower Celebration
- Live Music by the Catseye Band
- Food & Ice Cream Trucks – Mama Duke’s BBQ, Smith Burger Co, Ice Daddy’s
- The Sunflower Maze
- Goats & Floats – See the goats, enjoy a root beer float – sponsored by Champaign County Farm Bureau
- Thursday, August 8th from 5-8 PM
- Sunflower Photo Challenge
- Please see our Facebook @ClearviewFarmIL for updates on event details.
RESTROOMS
There are no permanent restroom facilities available, but there are two porta-potties located near the sunflower field on the west side of Legacy Avenue. There is also a nearby Circle K.
HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY
There are miles of wide, paved sidewalks that border most of our fields that are accessible from various entry points along the street. Our in-field walking paths may be difficult for handicap access due to farm field conditions.
FOR THE KIDS
There is a face cutout located in the maze that your kids may enjoy!
You may also visit the “For Kids” tab on our website for printable activities and online resources, and take a look at our informational Sunflower page for fun facts and a video.
WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO?
There is educational signage at each of our crops around the farm. Each sign includes a description of the crop and a QR code leading you to more information. We encourage you to stop at these signs and explore other crops firsthand during your trip to the sunflowers! Check the field map for exact locations!
HOW LONG WE EXPECT BLOOMS
Blooms are expected at the beginning of August. We expect blooms to wilt during the second or third week of August.
WHAT TO BRING
We recommend:
- Water
- Bug spray
- Sunscreen
- Closed toed shoes
- Smartphone
WHO IS TO THANK?
The Atkins Group sponsored the 2024 Sunflower Maze. Many other sponsors also support Clearview Farm: Farm Credit Illinois, Hickory Point Bank, Champaign County Farm Bureau, Nutrien, Heartland Bank & Trust Company, and Bayer.
Clearview Farm was developed by The Atkins Group as a space for the community to visit, explore, experience, and learn about agriculture. The Atkins Group team is the root of the ideas that come to life on the farm. Vice President Farms, Jim Goss, and farm manager, Sophia Hortin, plant and prepare the sunflower maze each year.
We hope your day is brightened by your trip to the sunflower maze!
