Look, not to be dramatic, but if you haven’t yet frolicked through a field of blooming lavender while pretending you’re in a slow-motion perfume commercial, are you even living? Thankfully, your chance is just around the corner—Timbuk Farms is throwing their annual Lavender Festival, and it’s shaping up to be a full-sensory summer dream.
Mark your calendars for June 14–15 and June 21–22, aka peak lavender season, aka peak “I need this for the ’gram” season. Timbuk Farms—yes, the same folks who bring us pumpkins and Christmas trees every year—goes full Provençal in June, with thousands of lavender plants in bloom. We’re talking purple as far as the eye can see.
Here’s what you need to know before you pack your flower crown:
Lavender, Everywhere
You’ll have access to sprawling lavender fields perfect for photos, meditative strolls, or pretending you’re in the intro of a Netflix period drama. Bonus: it’s a U-Pick event, so you can actually take some of those fragrant purple beauties home with you. Lavender-scented kitchen? Yes please.
Fun Farm Shenanigans
This isn’t just for the aspiring herbalists or Instagram pros. The Lavender Festival also includes kid-friendly rides, games, a petting zoo (insert goat scream here), and a whole “Fun Farm” area. Think of it as a mini fair, but with a superior aroma.
Weekday vs. Weekend Strategy
If you’re crowd-averse or just love a good midweek field trip, you can visit during the week, too. Food trucks only roll up on Saturdays and Sundays, but weekdays promise a quieter experience—and better odds of nailing that dreamy, crowd-free lavender shot.
Tickets & Timing
- Tickets are $10/person, and good for any festival day.
- Kids under 2? Free. (Because babies in flower fields? Too pure.)
- No ticket needed if you’re just browsing the garden center.
- Dogs are welcome if they’re leashed and well-behaved. (No lavender trampling, Fido.)
Heads up, Nature Is Moody
Like any good outdoor event, timing is everything. Weather can mess with bloom schedules, so keep an eye on Timbuk’s Instagram or sign up for their newsletter for real-time updates on bloom peaks and festival hours.
TL;DR:
Come for the lavender, stay for the food trucks, photo ops, flower-picking, and goats. Whether you’re in it for the selfies, the scents, or the summer vibes, Timbuk’s Lavender Festival is a peak-season must.
For more info or to snag your tickets, head over to timbuk.com/lavender-festival-2025.
Photo by Léonard Cotte on Unsplash
