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 anticipate selling out.
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. If you would like to park all day, please purchase a carload admission for both time blocks. Buy yours now by using the link a bit further down this page.
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)
Parking will not be available for those who have not purchased a carload admission in advance.
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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 YogaSunrise on Lavender Hill admission is $20
Does not include festival admission
Must be purchased in advance -
Festival Carload Admission
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
Purchase both to park all day
Must be purchased in advance -
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.
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.
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR!
Ashlyn Bard
Milken - Sheep Ambassador
David Corson
Ruth George
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 selling:
Farm-Made Lavender Iced Coffee, Lavender Lemonade, and Lavender Iced Tea
Soft Drinks
Pulled Pork, Hot Dogs, Veggie Burgers, and Chips
Jellies, Fudge, and other Confections
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
Sew-fly’s Unique Boutique ~ quilted items using pictures, t-shirts and fabrics
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
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.