Sequim Lavender Festival 2026: Your Guide to the 30th Annual Celebration

Every July, the fields around Sequim, Washington turn a deep, fragrant purple, and the whole town leans into it. The Sequim Lavender Festival — one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved summer traditions — celebrates its 30th anniversary July 17–19, 2026, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest one yet.

When Is the Festival?

The 2026 festival runs Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19:

• Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Admission and parking at the Festival in the Park (Carrie Blake Park) are both free, though some individual farms charge a small admission during festival weekend.

A 30-Year Tradition

The very first Sequim Lavender Festival was held in 1997, drawing curious visitors to a handful of pioneer farms. Word spread quickly, attendance climbed past 30,000, and Sequim earned its now-famous title: the Lavender Capital of North America. Today the festival draws an estimated 30,000–40,000+ visitors each year, and most other lavender festivals across the country followed Sequim’s lead.

Why Lavender Grows So Well Here

Sequim sits in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, which block much of the Pacific Northwest’s famous rainfall before it ever reaches town. While Seattle averages around 150 rainy days a year, Sequim gets by on roughly 16 inches of annual rainfall — less than Los Angeles. That sunny, dry microclimate creates growing conditions that rival Provence, France, and it’s the reason this small valley became the only concentrated lavender-growing region in North America.

What to Expect at Festival in the Park

The festival’s main hub at Carrie Blake Park features:

• 200+ artisan vendors selling jewelry, pottery, fiber arts, photography, woodwork, soaps, candles, and of course, lavender everything
• Live music all weekend on the main stage (Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.)
• A full food court with everything from lavender ice cream and lavender lemonade to brisket, gyros, fish and chips, and kettle corn
• Local beer for those looking to relax between farm visits

Dogs on leash are welcome throughout the park, and there’s an off-leash dog area on the south end of Carrie Blake Park if your pup needs to stretch its legs.

The Farms Are Where the Magic Happens

The festival in the park is just one half of the experience. All twelve Sequim Lavender Growers Association member farms open their gates for festival weekend, most within about ten minutes of Carrie Blake Park. Highlights include:

• B&B Family Lavender Farm — one of the largest farms in the valley, with free farm tours and no reservation required
• Purple Haze Lavender Farm — a certified organic pioneer farm known for U-pick bundles, lavender ice cream, and lavender lemonade
• The Lavender Connection — home to more than 40 varieties, spanning deep purples to whites and pinks
• Victor’s Lavender — the go-to spot for gardeners, run by a well-known propagator who sells plants and growing advice
• Jardin du Soleil — a certified organic farm known for its essential oil distillation and live music events like “Brunch in the Blooms”
• Graysmarsh Farm — a large commercial grower that often has U-pick raspberries and loganberries alongside its lavender fields

Many farms also offer distillation demonstrations, gift shops, and workshops in dedicated activity tents throughout the weekend.

Tips for Visiting

• Arrive early or stay late. Traffic is heaviest Sunday afternoon as visitors head home; arriving a day early or staying over Sunday night can help you beat the crowds.
• Use the right exits. The festival recommends using the Washington Street exit on the east side of town and the River Road exit on the west side to avoid backing up Sequim’s main downtown intersection.
• Book lodging early. Rooms in and around Sequim fill up fast for festival weekend.
• Bring cash for the farms. Cards work in most places, but cash tends to move lines faster at smaller vendor booths.
• Plan for a full day (or two). Most visitors pair the Festival in the Park with several farm visits, and it’s easy to spend an entire day exploring just the “North Loop” farms near B&B Family Farm.
• Come for peak bloom. Mid-July is timed intentionally — it’s when the fields are at their most vibrant and fragrant.

While You’re in Town

Sequim’s location makes it easy to extend the trip. Olympic National Park is about 30 minutes away, with access to Hurricane Ridge, Sol Duc Hot Springs, and the Dungeness Spit — the longest natural sand spit in the United States. Many visitors combine festival weekend with a day of hiking, whale watching, or simply relaxing on the peninsula before heading home.

Whether you’ve been coming to the Sequim Lavender Festival for years or you’re planning your first visit for this milestone 30th anniversary, one thing hasn’t changed since 1997: for one weekend every July, this quiet farming valley becomes one of the most fragrant, colorful places in the Pacific Northwest.

Festival details are subject to change — check individual farm websites for specific hours and events during festival weekend.