Lavender Festival

a celebration and showcase of our local creative community!

Join us for our first annual Lavender Festival!

*LIVE MUSIC*
*PICNICKING & PULLED PORK*
*200+ YOUNG LAVENDER PLANTS*
*MILKEN, SHEEP AMBASSADOR*
*GAMES & ACTIVITIES*
*CHAIR MASSAGE*
*15+ CRAFT VENDORS*
*FIBER SPINNERS*
*ARTISTS ON EASEL*
*FARM TOURS*

5:00am-7:00am Sunrise on Lavender Hill $20

10:00am-1:45pm Festival morning session $35 (per carload)

2:15pm-6:00pm Festival afternoon session $35 (per carload)

6:00pm-8:00pm Mini-Sessions with K & L Photography $250

LIMITED PARKING, PLEASE READ

We are thrilled with the interest in this event. We are selling admission by the carload at $35 to encourage carpooling. Bring your friends! Bring your Grandma!

We guarantee parking for those who have purchased a carload admission online, in advance. You may choose your parking window in one of two time blocks, 10:00am-1:45pm or 2:15pm-6:00pm. Online ticket sales have closed. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED PARKING. MORE AVAILABILITY IN THE AFTERNOON SESSION.

Each passenger will be given a purple wristband, indicating general admission.

General admission wristbands will be available for purchase on the day of the event for those who are dropped off, walk or bike. We will have a designated drop off zone, please pull into the entrance and follow instructions. Wristbands are good for all day, 10:00am-6:00pm.

Ages 5 and under: Free
Ages 6 - 12: $8
Ages 13 and above: $10 (ask about military and senior discount)

Sunrise on Lavender Hill

Enjoy a peaceful sunrise with a view of Mt. Agamenticus! Catch some selfies, join a guided meditation and yoga session, or just delight with provided refreshments.
5:00am - 7:00am
5:22am Sunrise
6:00am Guided Meditation and Yoga
Sunrise on Lavender Hill admission is $20
Does not include festival admission
Must be purchased in advance
Festival Carload Admission

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE CLOSED

Includes a parking space and general admission to the festival for all passengers

Parking available:
Morning: 10:00am-1:45pm, or
Afternoon: 2:15pm-6:00pm

Carload admission is $35
Mini-sessions with K&L Photography

Schedule a time with K&L Photography for you and your loved ones to capture memories among our lavender blooms and our fields.
Sessions available beginning at 6:00pm
Visit K&L Photography for more info.

Book Here

INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSOR?

Want to promote your business while supporting our local community of artists, musicians, makers, and farmers?

Our tiered sponsorship levels let you choose what option best fits your situation. Marketing ranges from roadside to event to online, depending on your sponsorship level.

Contact james@lh-farm.com to learn more.

Festival Events

JULY 20TH, 2024

Event will take place rain or shine!

Schedule

5:00am Entry to Sunrise on Lavender Hill

7:00am Sunrise on Lavender Hill Closes

10:00am Arrival Time for Morning Parking

10:00am Lavender Festival Opens (General Admission)

Farm Store Opens

Play Areas Open

Craft & Food Vendors Open

Massage Chair Open (signup at event)

10:30am Music: Ruth George

Children’s Activity: Mindful Walk Around Farm

11:30am Guided Farm Tour (meet outside of Farm Store)

12:30pm Music: David Corson

Children’s Activity: Make A Felted Ball

1:45pm Departure Time for Morning Parking

2:15pm Arrival Time for Afternoon Parking

2:30pm Music: Ashlyn Bard

Children’s Activity: Story Time - Miss Rumphius

3:30pm Guided Farm Tour (meet outside of Farm Store)

4:30pm Music: David Corson

Children’s Activity: Lavender Play Dough

5:30pm Craft & Food Vendors Close

6:00pm Lavender Festival Closes (General Admission)

Farm Store Closes

Play Areas Close

6:00pm Mini-Sessions with K&L Photography Begin

Play Areas

Rainbow Play Parachute
Giant Lavender Bubbles
Yard Games
Community Mural (Paint & Plywood)
Playground Area

Demonstrations

Fiber Spinners
Artists on Easel

Massage chair

10 minute sessions
Sign up early to reserve a time!

Food and Beverages

Feel Free to Bring a Picnic! No Alcohol Please!

Lavender Hill Farm will be preparing and serving…

FOOD

Pulled Pork Sandwich Plate ~ served with coleslaw and beans

Lentil Sloppy Joe Plate ~ served with coleslaw and chips

Hot Dog Plate ~ served with chips

BEVERAGES

Lavender Lemonade
Brisingamen Botanicals’s Iced Tea
Iced Coffee (add a sweet shot of lavender!)
Assorted Soft Drinks

SWEETS

White Chocolate Lavender Fudge
Blackberry Lavender Jelly

CRAFT VENDORS

Lavender Hill Farm ~ wool products, lavender products, festival swag, food and drink

Three Sisters Lavender ~ lavender products and crafts

Kaylie Reads ~ dried floral bookmarks

Seadove Gallery ~ hand painted signs on Maine coast driftwood and prints

S&E Dairy ~ handcrafted all-natural goat milk skincare

Golden Swan Sweets (morning) ~ cupcakes, cookies, cakes and other edible art

Wonderfully Whimsical Cakes (afternoon) ~ cupcakes, cake slices and cookies

DJeanne Photography ~ nature photography

Semplicemente Bella ~ antiques and wood floral designs

She Sells Seashells ~ handpainted seashells found on Rye, NH beaches

The Pumpkin Pouch ~ felted and clay art, body scrubs and candles

Found Sisters Creations ~ watercolor, alcohol ink, mixed media creations

The Panicked Possum ~ stickers, keychains, bags and shirts

Makes U Wonder ~ needle felted wool artist using locally sourced wool

BoHAWK Creations ~ acrylic paint on canvas, wood, bottles, ornaments and keychains

Beaded By Chloe ~ beaded bracelets for adults and kids

Helping Hands Crafts ~ knitted snuggle bears, fabric love bugs, bags, yarn wrapped rainbows, wood signs

Deb’s Cards & Wreaths ~ handmade cards and wreaths

Beeswaxwoodburning ~ hand crafted wood burned earrings

Brisingamen Botanicals ~ organic herbal teas

Tie Dye for Teachers ~ non-profit, handmade tie dye products to fund public classroom projects

PLANNING FOR YOUR VISIT

AGRITOURISM STATEMENT

“Warning: Under Maine law, there is no liability for injury to a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment and animals, as well as the potential for injury if you act in a negligent manner. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.”

WHAT LAVENDER HILL FARM PROVIDES

Portable toilets (handicap accessible) for visitor use
A beautiful farm setting for your pleasure
Some shade areas to get out of the hot summer sun

HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR FARM VISIT

You will be in our open fields in the full sun. Bring hats, sunscreen, sunglasses and lots of water.
Be sure to wear the appropriate comfortable footwear.
Cash, credit card, and Venmo payments are accepted. No checks, thank you for understanding.
Be aware of our parking situation and plan accordingly.
Bring camp chairs and/or a picnic blanket, if you wish.

HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY

We have lavender, sheep, and trees in accessible places for folks to visit, all upon mostly level ground, pavement, or grass. Handicap parking and toilet are available. Arrangements can be made for additional accessibility challenges. Please email ahead of time to discuss how we can accommodate your visit.

NO DOGS OR PETS

Lavender Hill Farm requires guests to leave pets at home. Service animals are welcome.

Service animals are defined as working animals trained to perform tasks for the benefit of individuals with physical or mental disabilities: guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, alerting and projecting people prone to seizures, or other tasks directly related to a disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Personal photography is permitted on our property, be sure to tag us at #lavenderhillfarmberwick on our Instagram. Professional photographers please email inquiries.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS

We will need to evacuate our fields if the weather becomes threatening or dangerous. Please respect our judgment, we do this for safety reasons. We have a large structure that folks can gather if necessary. New England weather can change quickly. You are welcome to return to the fields once the threat has passed.