Summertime in Colorado is festival time! Whether you like to try an assortment of different foods, celebrate state history, or simply listen to some great live music, you are guaranteed to find an event to love during these warm summer months! One of these unique festivals that we cannot get enough is a fragrant lavender festival that belongs on your summer bucket list:
Taking place June 28th through the 30th in Palisade, the 8th Annual Colorado Lavender Festival has been called one of the best things to do in the Grand Junction area!
Sponsored by the Lavender Association of Western Colorado, the Colorado Lavender Festival pays tribute to not only this multi-purpose flower, but to the hard-working farmers who grow some of the best in the state.
Located at different farms and parks around town, the festival is a celebration of all things lavender, highlighting not only its beauty, but its many different uses as well.
What does the Colorado Lavender Festival entail? For starters, you have an opportunity to take a guided tour of three lavender farms. Decide to take a tour and you'll also get a luxury bus ride, lunch, and wine.
Festival in the Park Address: 120 West 8th Street, Palisade, CO, 81526
One of the most beloved of festival traditions is the Lavender & Wine Dinner, which features an assortment of lavender-infused food and wine, curated by both an executive chef and house sommelier.
Tickets for this special meal cost $90 per person and can be purchased here.
In addition to all of the above, there are plenty of unique photo opportunities, various free tours, and one-of-a-kind shopping, making the Colorado Lavender Festival a can't-miss summertime event!
