Always Free Admission!

Victor Gonzalez, Rex Kellso and their families welcome you to Victor’s Lavender Festival, July 16, 17, 18 in Sequim, Washington at Victor’s Rain Shadow Lavender. 1410 Kitchen-Dick Rd, Sequim (corner of Kitchen Dick an Old Olympic Hwy). One of Sequim’s newest lavender locations with over 4,000 plants including more than 37 varieties designed by this world-famous lavender grower and farmer.

                Fri/Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm

Workshops, lavender products, music, food, and one of the most knowledgeable farmers in the country … this is the place to be!

Please note – Victor’s original farm, a mile west on Old Olympic Hwy is open but all festival activities will be held at Rain Shadow lavender. Unfortunately, there is no barn dance this year, but the barn dance and festival will return to Victor’s Original Farm next year.

Join Victor and guests for special workshops plus live music, great food from Bella Italia in Port Angeles, expert lavender knowledge, handmade products, and more!

  • Get Hungry for Food – from Bella Italia
    • Grilled Lavender-Pepper Sausage brats from Pacific Pantry, in Sequim
    • Lavender Marinated Grilled Prawns (as seen on the Cooking Channel with Mark Bittman)
    • Bella’s Caesar Salad w/ Shrimp w/ Crab Cake
    • Dungeness Crab Cake Sandwich Kids
    • Hot Dog and Chips for the kids
    • Beverages including wine and beer

At LuLu’s Treats & U-Cut Shop

  • Mctavish ‘lavender’ and ‘lemon lavender’ cookies
  • Olympic Mountain ice cream ‘lemon lavender’ and ‘lavender mint chocolate chip ‘
  • Lavender lemonade

WINE AND BEER GARDEN

The ultimate relaxation — a glass of wine, beer, lavender lemonade and other beverages, savoring the aromatic scent of lavender, enjoying the farm atmosphere and listening to great music — heaven at Victor’s! 

Beverages include Lavender Lemonade, Finn River Blackberry-Lavender Cider, Lavender Black Currant Champagne Cocktail Beer on Tap, and more.

FREE FESTIVAL ADMISSION. Extended hours 9am-6pm. Pet Friendly

PLANTS FOR SALE

We have thousands of plants for sale – more than 20 varieties in fabulous colors. As one of the largest plant propagators in North America, we have the choice and selection you desire. And if you want fresh-cut lavender, you can cut it in the fields, or we will cut if for you.

U-CUT

At Lulu’s Treats & U-Cut Shop you can gather and cut your own lavender! (And get lavender cookies, ice cream, and lemonade). U-Cut $8 bundle.

LEARNING

Victor will be giving workshops on Friday and Saturday. This is a great opportunity to meet one of North America’s foremost lavender experts. Along with Victor’s workshops, Susan Harrington of Labyrinth Hill Lavender will also be presenting. Do you want to start a lavender farm? This is where to begin. Victor’s Lavender Farm has helped more than 400 farms throughout North America and in other countries, including Morocco and Mexico.

LAVENDER OIL DISTILLATION

Throughout the weekend Rex Kellso will demonstrate the oil distillation process.

Make a Lavender Wreath
Join this popular Wreath Making Class at the Victor’s Lavender Festival with Christian Gonzalez

Soap Making with Sarah Jones
You’ll ‘clean up’ with materials, recipes, and inspirational Soap Making instruction with Sarah Jones

LAVENDER EXPERTS HELP YOU OUT

We have lavender experts on hand throughout the weekend to answer all of your questions — real time with real experts. There is no one in the valley who has this much knowledge and experience. Victor is the last remaining of the original Sequim lavender farmers. 

PRODUCTS

Maribel Gonzalez manages a fantastic line of lavender-based products made on the farm. Specializing in sought-after goat milk lotions and spectacular hand-made goat’s milk soap, our products feature year-round skincare. 

  • Hidecote Giant
    Lavender and wildlife
  • Victor Gonzalez
    Just try keeping up with Victor
  • Plants outside store
    Plenty of plants for sale
  • Victor Gonzalez
    Workshops
  • Victor's Lavender Band
    Music
  • Victor's Lavender Fields
    Acres of opportunities
  • Dog in lavender field
    Pets on leash in Lavender fields
  • farm-cart
    Heading for the drying barn
  • Wreath Class
    Workshops
  • Victor Gonzalez
    Learn from Victor

FREE LAVENDER WORKSHOPS

Friday, July 16

  • 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Victor Gonzalez: Pests, diseases, fertilization
  • 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. — Susan Harrington: Lavender is more than a color
  • 3:30 to 5pm p.m. — Victor Gonzalez: Pests, diseases, fertilization

Saturday, July 17

  • 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Victor Gonzalez: Pests, diseases, fertilization
  • 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. — Susan Harrington: Lavender is more than a color
  • 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Victor Gonzalez: Pests, diseases, fertilization
  • 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Susan Harrington: Lavender is more than a color

LAVENDER OIL DISTILLATION

Throughout the weekend Rex Kellso will demonstrate the oil distillation process.

  •   Friday July 16   10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  •   Saturday July 17  10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Make a Lavender Wreath Class
Wreath Class at the Victor’s Lavender Festival with
Christian Gonzalez. Cost $25, includes supplies to make your own wreath. Limit 30

  • Friday July 16     11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – join anytime.
  • Saturday July 17  11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – join anytime.

Register online or on-site

Christian Gonzalez (son of Victor and Maribel) will be sharing his wreath-making skills. You can make your own lavender wreath throughout the weekend, under Christian’s guidance. We provide all the supplies including freshly cut lavender from Victor’s fields — or you can cut your own.

We also have freshly made wreaths for purchase.

SOAPMAKING WITH SARAH JONES

  • Friday July 16 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday July 17 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Cost $25 includes making your own bar of soap. Limit 10

Register online or on-site

Sarah Jones is a successful chef and soap maker from California and is spending the summer working with Victor’s Lavender. Sarah has taught many successful soap-making classes at lavender farms, wineries, retail stores, and individually. The classes are fun filled, hands on with step-by-step instructions on how to make cold press soap safely at home. Classes include Sarah’s kitchen wisdom, tricks of the trade, a sample bar of Sarah’s soap, and a take-home recipe.

MUSIC AND DANCE

Friday, July 16

  • 3-5pm   Chez Jazz with Sarah Shea
    • An upbeat Jazz/Funk/Classics fusion band playing for many years in the Northwest ‘

Saturday July 17

  • 12-2 p.m. Soulshakers
    • The Soulshakers are a five-piece band playing classic and contemporary blues covers and originals. From Howlin’ Wolf to Marcia Ball to Big Joe Turner and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. It’s all set to a beat that makes you want to get up and dance.
  • 3-5pm   Deadwood Revival
    • Deadwood Revival is a harmony-rich rootsy duo featuring husband and wife team Jason Mogi and Kim Trenerry (the well-known Kim and Jason of Joy in Mudville).  Their magnificent vocal blend, rock-solid musicianship, and undeniable energy are the result of 20 plus years of playing music together.

DOGS
Your dogs are welcome on the farm if they are on a leash. Please clean up after your dogs.