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Lavender Festival

Lavender Festival

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Tickets - General admission is $6 per person. Children 12 and under are free.

Lavender Farm - The first thing you notice when entering the farm is the lavender. In June, it will be in full bloom and spectacular. We follow organic farming practices to insure our lavender essential oils are free from contaminants. We will be distilling two batches of lavender on the day of the festival. Join us and learn how it all works, and the benefits provided by the lavender. Sample the products made from the lavender and revel in the relaxing aromas. We look forward to showing you how it is done.

Local Artisans - There will be lots of local artisans with cheeses, food, art, and pastries.

  • ALL LUV Natural Product
  • Yaqui Hideout
  • Udderly Natural
  • Stained glass by Casey
  • Photography by KC Rego
  • Carmella’s Joy
  • Willcox Art League
  • and more

Food, Wine, and Beer - You may purchase tickets for wine and beer tastings. $ 30 for 10 tastings. Each tasting is 1 floz. Wine and beer can also be purchased by the glass or bottle.

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