Rows and rows of fragrant purple haze draw visitors to the most popular Lavender Fair in the U.S. Situated in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, Sequim, Washington has just the right blend of sun and soil to produce hundreds of acres of this multi-use flowering plant (more than 200,000 plants!). The area is nicknamed “America’s Provence,” after the famous lavender region in the south of France.
During the festival weekend, which runs from Friday, July 20 through Sunday, July 22, you can tour the seven lavender fields on the Heritage Lavender Farm Tour, each with its own unique setting and backdrop. There are workshops and demonstrations and you can photograph, pick, and purchase fresh or dried bouquets, along with an amazing array of products, from fine soaps to oils and culinary flower buds.
The Carrie Blake Park is festival central and where you’ll find more than 100 lavender-related booths; a wide variety of food from area restaurants (including crab, salmon, BBQ); a wine and beer garden showcasing local brews and vintages, including lavender wine; music by the 133rd Army Band; and lots of fun activities. For dessert? Why lavender ice cream, of course!
Logistics: There is plenty of parking at the individual farms (even for RVs), but the easiest way to enjoy the events and farm tours is to park at Carrie Blake Park and hop on a Farm Tour Shuttle Bus. The Heritage Farm Tour pass is $15, which includes the shuttle (children under 12 are free). There is no admission charge to the festivities in the park.
For a list of nearby campgrounds and RV parks, visit: http://www.visitsunnysequim.com/BusinessDirectoryII.aspx?lngBusinessCategoryID=43
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