9th Annual Sunflower Picking Season at Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils Sunflower season is here! There will be acres upon acres upon acres available to the public to walk and enjoy at Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils. There will be food and beverages available for purchase on site, and every day that the fields are open, they will have local musicians performing from 5:30 p.m. until sunset. Starting at 5 p.m. there will be a $5 per car admission fee; other than that, entry is free. The expected opening date will be Thursday, Aug. 6. Check their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for official opening information and details on potential weather-related closings. Once the flowers are in bloom, they will be open through Sunday, Sept. 6. To ensure that a good time is had by all, be sure to read their "Know Before You Go" page. Hours of Operation Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed. Photographers should call (845) 489-8368 to schedule sessions during closed hours. Thursday and Friday: 12 p.m.–Sunset Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m.–Sunset Flower Picking $3.50 per flower or fill one of their buckets with flowers for $35 (bucket not included in the price). Food and Beverages Starting at 12 p.m., they will be firing up the grills and fryer with items like burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, sausage and peppers, chicken fingers, fries and more! In addition, they will be serving local beer, Millbrook wines and Merchant's Daughter hard cider. Outside alcoholic beverages are not allowed. There will be Adirondack chairs and picnic tables for patrons to use. Visitors are welcome to bring your own outdoor chairs or picnic blankets to stay and enjoy the view. Don't miss out on the amazing sunsets! Live Music Every day that the fields are open, they will have live music from 5:30 p.m. until sunset. Performing on Sept. 4 will be a local duo AmyBlu & Max. Whether your function demands an all-out party complete with singalongs, dancing and fun giveaways or ambient jazz to create an elegant atmosphere for dinner and cocktail hours, AmyBlu & Max Mayer deliver a wide variety of music that will engage your audience and elevate any event! Check out their vibes on the AmyBlu & Max website . ..