The Moonchild Flower Festival will take place on Saturday, August 2, in Mill Spring. (Photo courtesy of Moonchild Farm)

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MILL SPRING—Moonchild Farm, a fifth-generation sustainable flower farm in Polk County, will host its first-ever Moonchild Flower Festival on Saturday, August 2, from 3 p.m. to sunset.

The free, family-friendly event will take place at the farm, located at 1928 Rock Springs Road in Mill Spring, and will offer visitors an early glimpse of the fields ahead of sunflower season.

Moonchild Farm is known for its colorful, organic flower fields and its commitment to sustainable growing practices. Owned and operated by Samantha Arledge, a fifth-generation farmer with degrees in agronomy and plant pathology, the farm blends Appalachian heritage with holistic, environmentally conscious agriculture.

The festival will feature U-Pick opportunities for zinnias, sunflowers, and dahlias, a DIY bouquet bar, plenty of photo opportunities, and a variety of local vendors and artisans. Families can also enjoy popsicles from King of Pops while strolling the scenic property and soaking in the summer blooms.

Arledge said the festival is not only a celebration of the farm’s floral bounty but also a way to connect with the community and share the story behind the land.

“We’re excited to welcome the community to the farm,” she said. “The festival is a celebration of our heritage and the beauty that sustainable farming can create.”

Moonchild Farm’s roots stretch back to the late 1800s, when Arledge’s great-great-grandparents began cultivating the land. Over generations, the farm has evolved from cattle and corn production to moonshine distillation during Prohibition, and today, to a flourishing cut-flower operation serving florists and businesses across Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.

For more information, visit moonchildfarm.com or follow Moonchild Farm on social media.