Lavender Fields.
Mountain Views.
Sequim, Washington • The Lavender Capital of North America
Until the 30th Annual Lavender Festival
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Explore 20+ Farms & Attractions
Festival Highlights
Sunshine Guaranteed
While Seattle averages 152 rainy days, Sequim sits in the Olympic rain shadow with just 16" of annual rain — less than Los Angeles. Come for the sun, stay for the lavender.
20+ Farms, One Valley
Cut your own bundles at u-pick farms, watch distillation up close, and shop products you can't find anywhere else. Open May through September.
More Than Lavender
Olympic National Park is 30 minutes away. Hike Hurricane Ridge, soak in Sol Duc Hot Springs, walk the longest natural sand spit in the US, and spot whales and eagles.
30 Years of Magic
The 30th Annual Lavender Festival — July 17–19. Three days of live music, 120+ artisan vendors, farm tours, and a community celebration three decades in the making.
Thank you to our sponsors
The local businesses and organizations that help keep the lavender festival running, year after year.
When Does Lavender Bloom?
Sequim's unique rain shadow microclimate creates perfect conditions for lavender. Here's what to expect throughout the growing season.
The festival is timed for peak bloom, when the fields are at their most vibrant and fragrant. Many farms stay open through August for late-season visits.
Why Sequim Is Unlike Anywhere Else
The Olympic Mountains block Seattle's famous rain clouds, creating a sun-drenched valley that gets just 16 inches of rain a year — less than Los Angeles. The result: growing conditions that rival Provence, France, and the only concentrated lavender-growing region in North America.
Add the gateway to Olympic National Park (one of just three national parks with ocean coastline, ancient rainforest, and alpine peaks), the longest natural sand spit in the US, and a 30-year tradition of celebration — and you have a destination that doesn't exist anywhere else on the continent.
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Fields of Purple, Mountains of Snow
Sequim's Olympic Rain Shadow creates a Mediterranean microclimate where lavender thrives from May through September.
People ask why they should drive two hours from Seattle. Then they arrive, and they see the endless purple stretching toward snow-capped peaks under a blue sky they weren't expecting. They breathe in the fragrance. They feel the sun. And they understand immediately — this is why thirty years of families keep coming back.
— Sequim Lavender Growers Association
Unforgettable Experiences
"We drove from Seattle expecting a quick farm visit. We stayed three days. The lavender fields, the mountains, Hurricane Ridge at sunset — this place is unreal. Already planning our return trip."
"This is our family's annual tradition — five years running. Kids cutting lavender in the fields, LavenderStock at golden hour, then farm-to-table dinner. Nothing else like it in the Pacific Northwest."
"We took the Coho Ferry from Victoria, expecting one day of farms. Ended up hiking Dungeness Spit, soaking at Sol Duc Hot Springs, and visiting six farms. Sequim is the Pacific Northwest's best-kept secret."
One Trip, Three Ecosystems
Lavender fields in the morning. Glacier-capped mountains by afternoon. Old-growth rainforest and wilderness beaches by evening. Only on the Olympic Peninsula.
Worth Every Mile of the Drive
Two hours from Seattle, a world away from everything. The moment you see the lavender stretching toward snow-capped peaks, you'll understand why 40,000 visitors return every year.
What's Happening
Festival highlights, farm activities, and seasonal experiences
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30 Years of Lavender Magic
The Beginning
The first Sequim Lavender Festival draws curious visitors to Olympic Lavender (now Lit Lavender) and a handful of pioneer farms. A beloved community tradition is born.
Growing Fame
Word spreads and attendance surpasses 30,000. Sequim officially earns its title as the Lavender Capital of North America.
A Regional Treasure
With 20+ farms and 40,000+ visitors each year, the festival becomes the Pacific Northwest's premier summer event.
30th Anniversary
Celebrating three decades of lavender, community, and the enduring magic of Sequim's rain shadow. Join us July 17–19!
Everything you need for a smooth visit
Parking, directions, accessibility, and answers to the questions visitors ask most.
Parking & directions
Where to park during festival weekend and how to reach farm country from I-5, SeaTac, and the ferries.
Accessibility
Which farms have paved paths, wheelchair-friendly routes, and accessible restrooms on site.
Festival FAQ
Tickets, kids, pets, rain plans, and first-time visitor tips — all in one place.
Visitor guide (PDF)
Printable one-page guide with the map, bloom timeline, and festival weekend essentials.