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Sunflower & Fall Flower Festival at Mellano Farm Stand

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Sunflowers
When
August 29–30, 2026 · Sat–Sun10:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Saturday and Sunday)⚠ Dates to be confirmed — verify with the organizer.
Where
Mellano Farm Stand, Oceanside, CA, US · Southern California
Admission
Ticketed / paid
Cadence
Annual, late August

Good to know

  • 🅿️ $5 parking fee
  • 💡 Dogs are welcome in the farm stand area but are not permitted on the farm itself for food safety reasons.

Held annually in late August at the family-run Mellano Farm Stand in the San Luis Rey Valley of Oceanside, this festival invites visitors to wander fields of sunflowers and fresh-cut fall flowers. Attractions include tractor rides, bounce houses, face painting, kids' crafts, live music, food vendors, and local artisans. A modest parking fee applies, and the event typically runs 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM each day.

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