2025 Southern Oregon Lavender Trail Festivals:
June 20 – 22 and July 11 – 13 (10am – 5pm)
Many of the farms on the trail are open every weekend during lavender season but each year we hold two Lavender Festivals, one in June and one in July. These weekends are scheduled during the height of lavender bloom when the fields are in their prime. The Southern Oregon Lavender Festival is a self-guided tour of seven lavender farms and visitors will typically visit all the destinations over the course of one or two days – be sure to use our map to plan your drive.
The lavender is always the star and makes for some stunning family photos but in addition, during the festivals you will find lavender plants, lavender products produced by the farms, and u-pick lavender at most of the destinations. In addition, you can expect to find extra events and activities at many of the locations. These may include food and beverage vendors, live music, lavender-related demonstrations and classes, and other vendor booths.
Each farm offers different events and activities, so be sure to visit all the lavender destinations to see what they have to offer! Most of the farms will announce festival line-ups on social media.
What’s the story behind the Lavender Trail?
Lavender has been grown in the region for many years largely because we benefit from a very Mediterranean-like climate where the plants thrive naturally. However, until around 2010 there was no one actually farming lavender in Southern Oregon. When, in 2013, six lavender farms – all coincidentally based in the Applegate Valley – had suddenly sprung up, they got together for a chat… and they all agreed that it would make so much more sense to work together, to collaborate, and to create a much more meaningful lavender experience for visitors than any one farm alone could do.
And so the idea of the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail (or “Loop” as was initially proposed!) began to take shape. Over the years some of the original members of the trail have retired or moved away but plenty more have joined and today a small but dedicated group of 8 family lavender farms will welcome you to their little slice of heaven each summer.
Don’t Miss the Lavender Gift Basket Raffle
This year we are raffling off a gift basket of lavender goodies from our farms to one lucky lavender lover! Pick up one of our passport cards at any of the six farms. To be entered to win, be sure to visit all six farms and have your card stamped at each stop. Turn your completed card in by July 31st, 2024 at any of the farms. All completed cards will be entered into the raffle and a winner will be drawn at the end of the lavender season. Please be sure your name and email address are easy to read so we can contact you if you win!
