Just in Time For Summer, Explore Lompoc is inviting travelers from near and far to celebrate the season with a sojourn to Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm for its 1st Annual Lavender Festival, July 13, 2024, Noon to 5 PM in the bucolic Santa Rita Hills in Lompoc, California located in Santa Barbara County.

The event is FREE to the public. www.ExploreLompoc.com

Visitors immerse themselves in a sea of purple to enjoy a new series of lavender inspired events, beginning in July 2024 and continuing through Labor Day weekend. See the July 13, 2024 event here: https://explorelompoc.com/event/lavender-festival/ and https://www.goldenstateapothecary.com/lavender-festival

Parking will be available offsite at La Purisima Golf Course (free shuttle to farm). Visitors are asked to wear closed toed shoes and be aware that the Farm’s lavender also attracts bees and to prepare accordingly.

In celebration of this year’s bloom, Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm has planned a Lavender Festival when the lavender is at its peak! Come and join the Farm as they open the field to many local artisans at their pop up market, with local food vendors selling lunch, baked goods, and lavender lemonade! Live music will be provided by Grady DePietro on the acoustic Spanish guitar. The Farm will also have a lavender distillation demonstration with Lucas Neumann, Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm’s on-site distiller.

Be sure to sign up for one of the Farm’s Lavender Wreath Making classes scheduled throughout the day and led by floral designer Amber Rose. Create a personalized lavender wreath using flowers from the Farm field! Base ticket includes one 6″ wreath frame and all materials.

During their visit, lavender lovers learn about production, including how lavender is ground, harvested, distilled and turned into a variety of amazing products. Visitors can also gain insight into “all things lavender” that this boutique, family-owned farm offers.