Sunflowers in Full Bloom at Calvary Cemetery

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last updated 09/07/2025
Sunflowers in Full Bloom at Calvary Cemetery

🌻 Calvary Cemetery in Dayton is glowing with sunflowers in full bloom, creating a breathtaking seasonal display 📷 Bring your camera and loved ones! 🌻

Sunflowers Bring Late Summer Beauty to Calvary Cemetery

🌻 A hidden summer treasure is now in full bloom at Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio. Each year, the cemetery plants a sweeping field of sunflowers that bursts into brilliant color as the season peaks—and right now is the perfect time to see them 🌻

Located on the west side of the grounds, the sunflower field has become a favorite spot for both locals and visitors. There's no admission fee, and guests are welcome to stroll through the area, take photos, or simply enjoy the peaceful beauty of thousands of golden blooms swaying in the late-summer breeze.

Fields of Gold Bloom at Dayton’s Calvary Cemetery

The sunflowers typically only last for a couple of weeks, making the window to catch them short but spectacular. Whether you’re looking for a unique backdrop for family photos, a serene place for reflection, or just a burst of natural color to brighten your day, the Calvary Cemetery sunflowers are a must-see.

Fields of Gold Bloom at Dayton’s Calvary Cemetery

Visitors are encouraged to be respectful of the grounds while exploring, as the cemetery is both an active burial site and a community landmark. 

Golden blooms stretch toward the sky at Calvary Cemetery

Bring your camera and loved ones—the sunflower field at Calvary Cemetery is now in peak bloom, free for the public to enjoy!

Calvary Cemetery is located at  1625 Calvary Dr.,  Dayton, OH, 45409.  

The sunflowers are located on the west side of the grounds, behind Section 44.  

The grounds are open daily 7a.m. to 5:30p.m.

Calvary Cemetery.

Calvary Cemetery - Overlooking the Miami River, Carillon Park and the beautiful skyline of Dayton Ohio, Calvary Cemetery is noted as being one of the most beautiful and peaceful sites in Ohio's Miami Valley.

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