Sunflower Festival
August 16, 2025
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Hosted annually by Highmore Area Council of the Arts and the Highmore Civic and Commerce, the Sunflower Festival provides an opportunity to see and learn about the production of the bright yellow sunflower blooms in central South Dakota when they're at their most beautiful state.
Photos by Chad Coppess
The festival features art and craft vendors, hayrides, local talent and live music, as well as the opportunity for guided and self guided visits to sunflower fields in the rural area around Highmore.
The 2025 festival will be held on August 16. We are looking to grow our list of arts and craft vendors! We welcome vendors and musical talent to register for the 2025 festival. ​​​Register here or reach out to Beth Simonson 605-478-0123.
See the schedule for details.
2025 Schedule
10 AM
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Vendors & food trucks open (close at 5 PM)
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Hayrides (end at 12 PM)
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Mini Photo Session in the sunflower fields (until 8 PM).
12 PM
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Kids karaoke for ages 0-18. All are welcome! Join us for this fun and low-key showcase.
1 PM
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On the stage: Jen & Pat Baker, eclectic acoustic
2 PM
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On the stage: Sunflower Strings
3 PM
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One the stage: Little Miss Sunflower Pageant, advanced sign up required. Sign up here. For ages 4-12.
3:30 PM
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On the stage: Frankie Rinehart & Anita Ratzlaff
Sunset
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Sign up in the park for a sunset sunflower field photography session.