Experience
Slow down, wander, and take in the beauty of Olalla.
From peaceful nature moments to music under the open sky, the festival invites you to move at your own rhythm and simply enjoy being present.
Create
Explore and enjoy simple hands-on moments.
Discover workshops and creative moments inspired by lavender, where making something with your hands becomes part of the joy.
Taste
Savor local flavors and lavender-inspired delights.
Enjoy a delicious mix of food, drinks, and treats that celebrate the region and the subtle magic of lavender.
Explore the Festival Your Way
Whether you come to relax, explore, create, or simply wander, the Olalla Lavender Festival offers something for every pace and every mood.
Start by exploring the categories below, or explore all activities.
Wellness & Slow Moments
Take a pause and reconnect through gentle movement, quiet spaces, and nature-inspired experiences.
Includes: Breath & Flow, Lavender Reflection Walk, peaceful garden moments.
Music & Gathering
Enjoy live music throughout the weekend and gather at the heart of the festival in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Includes: 14 live bands at the Grange, community seating areas, Community Canvas
Creative Experiences
Explore hands-on workshops and artistic moments inspired by lavender and simple pleasures.
Includes: Wreath making, watercolor, Community Canvas.
Food & Local Flavors
Discover a variety of food, drinks, and lavender-inspired treats that highlight the region.
Includes: Food trucks, lavender desserts, wine and cider tasting.
Shopping & Artisan Finds
Discover a curated selection of vendors offering handmade goods, lavender products, and unique local creations.
Includes: Artisan booths, lavender products, handmade gifts, local makers.
All Activities at the Festival
Looking for something specific?
Here’s a complete guide to the activities offered across the festival, including those hosted by our wonderful vendors and partners.
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The festival includes both Workshops & Guided Experiences and Ongoing & Self-Guided Experiences, explore each section to find what suits your pace and interests.
Workshops & Guided Experiences
Lavender Soy Candle Making
Saturday & Sunday | 10AM & 3PM
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Create a set of 10 lavender-scented tea lights with custom colors and fragrance blends—perfect for gifting or adding a soft summer ambiance.
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Location: Olalla Grange
Cultivating Calm: A Guide to Growing Lavender Successfully
Saturday & Sunday | 1PM
Learn how to grow lavender with confidence—from choosing varieties to pruning and harvesting—with practical tips and inspiration.
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Location: Olalla Grange
Breath & Bloom: Morning Wellness Experience
Saturday & Sunday | Times to be announced
A gentle guided morning session designed to help you pause, breathe deeply, release tension, and reconnect with yourself before stepping into the joyful rhythm of the festival.
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Location: Olalla Grange
Polymer Clay Wall Vase
Saturday & Sunday | 11AM & 4PM
Design a charming mini wall vase for dried lavender or botanical bundles, your handmade piece will be baked and ready for pickup shortly after.
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Location: Olalla Grange
Lavender Fan Workshop
Saturday & Sunday | Times to be announced
Create a beautiful and fragrant lavender fan using fresh stems, ribbons and simple weaving techniques.
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Location: Olalla Grange
Lavender Sunset Ecstatic Dance
Saturday & Sunday | Times to be announced
Celebrate the day with free-spirited movement as the sun sets on the festival. A joyful, all-ages Ecstatic Dance session, no steps to follow, just music, movement and good vibes!
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Location: Olalla Grange
Cyanotype Botanical Prints & Cards
Saturday & Sunday | 12PM & 2PM
Create beautiful sun-printed designs using lavender and botanicals in this hands-on workshop exploring light and composition.
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Location: Olalla Grange
Lavender Watercolor Workshop
Saturday & Sunday | Times to be announced
Explore watercolor through gentle techniques inspired by lavender and nature. Create your own artwork while enjoying a relaxed and creative moment during the festival.
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Location: Olalla Grange
Lavender & Mandalas
Saturday & Sunday | Times to be announced
Tap into your creativity and calm your mind: paint beautiful mandala designs on natural stones! No experience needed, just come ready to unwind and create!
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Location: Olalla Grange
Ongoing & Self-guided Experiences
Whispering Woods: A Poetry Walk
All Weekend
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A peaceful woodland experience inviting you to slow down, reflect, and explore poetry, sensory moments, and the beloved Wishing Tree along a gentle forest path.
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Location: Olalla Grange
U-Cut Lavender
All Weekend
Step into the fields and gather your own lavender while enjoying the beauty of the farms and surrounding landscape.
Found at select festival Gathering Places
Lavender Farm Experiences
All Weekend
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Discover how lavender is grown and transformed through demonstrations and insights from local growers, along with occasional encounters with farm animals.
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Found at select festival Gathering Places
Community Canvas Project
All Weekend
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Add your brushstroke to a collaborative artwork celebrating community, creativity, and joy, a gift for a local organization.
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Location: Olalla Grange
Live Music at the Grange
All Weekend
Enjoy live performances from 14 bands throughout the weekend, plus a special open mic, creating a warm and vibrant gathering space under the trees.
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Location: Olalla Grange
Distillation Demonstrations
All Weekend
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Discover how lavender is transformed into essential oil through traditional distillation methods.
Found at select festival Gathering Places
Beekeeping & Nature Insights
All Weekend
Learn about pollinators, local ecosystems, and the role of bees in lavender farming.
Available at select festival Gathering Places
From Olalla to Provence with Love
All Weekend
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Join us in celebrating our sister festival connections in France! Stop by to sign a postcard and help us send a wave of lavender joy across the Atlantic. A simple gesture, a beautiful bond.
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Location: Olalla Grange
Lavender Sugar Scrub (DIY Station)
All Weekend
Create your own custom sugar scrub with lavender and other scents at a self-serve station, simple, fun, and perfect to take home.
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Location: Olalla Grange
Kids Crafts & Face Painting
All Weekend
A joyful Kids’ Corner with crafts, face painting, and playful activities designed for creativity, imagination, and family-friendly fun.
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Location: Olalla Grange
Garden Strolls & Scenic Walks
All Weekend
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Wander through lavender fields, gardens, and peaceful spaces, some farms also offer charming encounters with animals, adding to the simple joys of the experience.
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Found at select festival Gathering Places
Lavender Wishing Tree
All Weekend
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Write your hopes, dreams, or kind thoughts on a tag and hang them on our lavender-adorned Wishing Tree. A moment of reflection and beauty for all ages.
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Location: Olalla Grange
However you choose to experience the festival, take your time, follow your curiosity, and enjoy each moment along the way.
Thank You Festival Friends!
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