Lavender Festivals in California 2026
9 lavender festivals this year.
Lavender season in California peaks June through July, though the exact window depends on elevation and variety. English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) blooms first at lower elevations, followed by lavandin hybrids in midsummer. Farms in Los Olivos and the Santa Ynez Valley (Santa Barbara County), Hemet and Temecula (Inland Empire), and Sequim-adjacent farms in the Sierra foothills offer u-pick and festival events during bloom. At peak, fields are intensely fragrant and attract heavy bee activity — many farms sell honey, essential oil, and dried bundles alongside fresh u-pick. Below are the 9 lavender festivals on California's 2026 calendar — each with its dates, location, and a map.
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Lavender Bloom Fest at Bees N Blooms
May 23 – July 12, 2026
Santa Rosa
A Sonoma County flower farm celebrates peak lavender season with U-cut lavender, a lavender labyrinth, and jazz on the farm.
123 Farm Lavender Festival
June 5 – July 19, 2026
Beaumont
Southern California's original celebration of lavender across 20 acres of fragrant organic fields.
Lavender Festival at 123 Farm (Highland Springs Ranch)
June 5 – July 19, 2026
Cherry Valley
Celebrate the bloom of 20 acres of certified-organic lavender with field strolls, lavender-infused food and drinks, a themed marketplace, and wagon tours at historic 123 Farm.
Cache Creek Lavender Festival
June 13–14, 2026 · Sat–Sun
Rumsey
Wander fragrant purple rows in the Capay Valley at this beloved family-friendly lavender celebration.
Lavender Blue Harvest Days
June 20–28, 2026
Camino
BlueberriesTwo June weekends of u-pick lavender and blueberries across the Apple Hill farms.
Ojai Valley Lavender Festival
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Ojai · Free
A free outdoor celebration of the Ojai Valley's lavender harvest, filling downtown's Libbey Park each June with lavender vendors, live music, food, and artisan crafts.
Santa Barbara Lavender Festival
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Santa Barbara · Free
A free, family-friendly celebration of lavender featuring vendors, entertainment, and artistic lavender-themed creations on the Santa Barbara coast.
Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm Festival
July 11–25, 2026
Lompoc · Free
A celebration of peak lavender season at a Lompoc farm, featuring blooming fields, wreath-making classes, artisan vendors, and live music.
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Frequently asked
- When is lavender season in California?
- Lavender season in California peaks June through July, though the exact window depends on elevation and variety. English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) blooms first at lower elevations, followed by lavandin hybrids in midsummer. Farms in Los Olivos and the Santa Ynez Valley (Santa Barbara County), Hemet and Temecula (Inland Empire), and Sequim-adjacent farms in the Sierra foothills offer u-pick and festival events during bloom. At peak, fields are intensely fragrant and attract heavy bee activity — many farms sell honey, essential oil, and dried bundles alongside fresh u-pick. Harvest events and U-pick windows follow the same window — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Can you pick your own lavender in California?
- Yes — California has pick-your-own lavender farms where you can harvest your own. See the Gather Grove U-pick lavender guide for locations and seasons.
- Are lavender festivals in California free?
- It varies — many are free community events, while others are ticketed. Each festival's page on Gather Grove lists its admission.