Wake up and smell the lavender!!
It's that time of year again folks! Williamsburg is holding their annual Sweethaven Lavender Festival so you can bask in all things lavender. Admit it, you've always wanted to go and dance around in a field of lavender ... the stuff is amazing!
The event will feature plenty of other fun activities, so be sure to bring the whole family – you might even find the perfect gift for a special person in your life!
WHEN: June 29 | 9 a.m.–6 p.m. | Rain Date: July 6, 2019
WHERE: Sweethaven Lavender of Williamsburg | 2301 Jolly Pond Rd. Williamsburg, VA 23188
COST: $10 General Admission | $5 per child and 5 and under free
(Side note: tickets are selling quickly, so purchase them before they're gone!)
Courtesy of the Sweethaven Lavender Festival
What to Expect
Start off the festival right by wandering around the fields of lavender while wearing a pre-purchased t-shirt for $20 and picking your own lavender bouquet (pre-purchased ticket for $8!).
Other fun activities will include the Teeny Tiny Farm Petting Zoo (score!), Vintage and Makers Market, Antique British Car Show, food trucks, live music, picnic basket lunches with a reservation, and a 20-minute photography session in the lavender field! Find your perfect photo op moment and a new portrait to hand out on Christmas or to hang on your wall!
Courtesy of Sweethaven Lavender Festival
Get excited! Festivalgoers get the chance to be some of the first to purchase some of their new products, including lotions, body cream, hand frosting, facial moisturizer, pure essential oil, therapeutic roller balls, aromatherapy candles, home fragrances, culinary delights, and much more – get your shopping on!
In addition to a selection of their new products, clothing boutiques and other vendors will be in attendance, including Spoken in Silver!
Grab up some bracelets like these: (Everything is handcrafted!)
Courtesy of Spoken in Silver
Good to Know
No smoking, pets, or drones are allowed. Pocket cameras and professional cameras should be limited to personal use only and must agree to the farm's policy.
It is recommended that you bring a bottle of water with you as the festival will be outside; otherwise, drinks will be available for purchase at the food trucks!
If you wish to become a vendor, sign up here!
Check out the festival on their website and Facebook!
Have you attended this festival any previous years? What is your favorite activity? Will you be buying up all the lavender? Tell us in the comments!
