2026 Sunflower & Tomato Festival vendor

Each May, Wesley Wells Farm opens its gates for a day that feels like a country fair rewritten for spring: the 4th Annual St. Augustine Sunflower & Tomato Festival takes over wide rows of gold and green on a working you‑pick farm in St. Augustine, Florida.

Located on the largest you‑pick operation in St. Johns County, the festival strings together hay‑rides through sunflower stands, a salsa tasting contest built on family recipes, whip‑cracking demonstrations, live music, food trucks, and a lively handmade market. Vendors and visitors converge on seven hours of programmed fun (9:00 AM–4:00 PM on Saturday, May 9).

Key features include the sunflower field itself—blooms planted in long, camera‑friendly rows that create a graphic backdrop—and U‑pick tomato beds and vegetable plots that let families harvest produce to take home for an extra fee at the front gate. For kids there’s a dedicated activity zone and simple farm games; for adults there’s local craft, music, and the salsa contest that rewards bold flavor and old recipes. The festival is structured around rural Florida’s working landscape: sandy loam fields, seasonal blooms, and a community of small producers who rely on weekend markets and farm events to reach customers.

Vendors should note the application process requires photo submissions to [email protected] and that acceptance is not automatic; booked vendor slots include a standard 12x12 outdoor space only and vendors must supply their own cover and tables. Why visit? It’s an honest, outdoor celebration that connects food, music, and place. Photograph sweeping bands of sunflowers against a bright Atlantic sky, time a hay‑ride for golden‑hour light, or taste a half dozen salsas while the kids chase bubbles in the kids zone.

The event distills what makes Wesley Wells Farm a special part of the St. Augustine outdoor recreation scene: active family programming on a functional farm that doubles as a public gathering place for seasonal agriculture. Logistics are straightforward: plan on a full day, bring sun protection and water, expect on‑site food trucks and a handmade market, and budget extra for U‑pick fees.

Vendor applicants can apply via the festival listing and will be charged only after their application is approved. The festival is an accessible, walkable spring outing that turns a productive farm into a community commons for a single, memorable day. Arrive early to beat midday crowds and allow time to browse the handmade market; local artisans often sell limited runs that disappear by afternoon.

Bring change for vendors and consider a reusable tote for U‑pick produce. Dogs may be allowed on leash—check the festival rules before attending—and parking is typically on grass lots, so wear shoes you don’t mind getting dusty. Expect friendly staff and volunteers to help orient you.