2026 Lavender Festival
June 19th + June 20th
Join us for the 2026 PepperHarrow Lavender Festival, a two-day celebration of incredible beauty, fragrance, and fun farm experiences! Relax and enjoy sprawling fields of blooming lavender, sip on refreshing lavender-infused drinks, and enjoy a weekend filled with artisan vendors, demonstrations, bouquet cutting and other delights. Whether you visit to relax, learn, or indulge in the natural beauty of our farm, this festival is a chance to slow down and savor the essence of summer.
Festival Information
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All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. This event is rain or shine. If you are not able to make it, please gift your ticket to a friend.
Children 12 + Under are Free
Festival Dates & Hours:
Friday, June 19th, 9:00AM-3:00PM
Saturday, June 20th, 9:00AM-3:00PM
Early Bird Pricing is $25 Per Ticket Per Day, or $40 for a Two Day Pass.
Early Bird Pricing is Good Until May 15th. After This Date, Ticket Price is $35 Per Day, or $60 for a Two Day Pass.
Please note that you will receive a confirmation email with a confirmation code, number of tickets you purchased and the date(s) you purchased tickets for. Please bring this along on your mobile phone, or printed copy, and we will use that to check you in at the gate when you arrive. If you have purchased group tickets and your guests arrive at different times, we can check guests into the festival separately (or all together) when they arrive, against the original ticket confirmation number. Wristbands will be provided for all attendees when they arrive and may leave/re-enter throughout the day.
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PepperHarrow Flower Farm
1809 S 4th Ave, Winterset, IA 50273 -
LavenderDemonstration Schedule:
Friday
9:30am-10:30am Wellness Benefits of Lavender Dr. Sarah Outlaw
11:00am-12:00pm Culinary Demo: Lavender Baking with Holly from Prairie Rose Desserts
12:30pm-1:30pm Culinary Demo: Sourdough with Kelsee
2:00pm-3:00pm Lavender Botanical Cocktail Demo with PepperHarrow
Saturday
9:30am-10:30am Culinary Demo: Sourdough with Kelsee
11:00am-12:00pm Lavender 101 with PepperHarrow
12:30pm-1:30pm Culinary Demo: Lavender Baking with Holly from from Prairie Rose Desserts
2:00pm-3:00pm Lavender Distillation with PepperHarrow
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Both Days:
Boutique Shopping in PepperHarrow’s Farm Shop
Dedicated Children’s Area- Facepainting, Art Table, Corn Playbox, Storytime, Farm Animals, Feed the Chickens, Bubbles, and More!
Cut Your Own Bouquet of Lavender-Included in Ticket Price
Flower Scavenger Hunt
Wishing Trees
Unique Photo Ops
Artisan Vendor Area- Hancock Woodwork, Free Bird Coffee, Natural Health Improvement Center, Noble West, Hand Me Down Talents, Simply Artful, LILL Permanent Jewelry, Raised on Roseland, The Holton Homestead, Marie Bakes, Anderson Modern Workshop, Sugar Lane Studios, Sande Wrap.
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Both Days
Plein Air Painters - Live Painting with Paintings Availabe for Purchase at the End of Each Day.
Lavender Demonstrations
Shopping in the Farm Shop & Artisanal Vendor Area
Postcard Station to Fill out a Postcard to Send to Family & Friends from the Festival
Cut Your Own Bouquet of Lavender - Included in Ticket
Children’s Activity Area
Strolling in and Around the Lavender Fields
Enjoying the Bloooms from the Wildflower Fields.
Cut Your Own Bouquet of Mixed Flowers (Add-on Option)
Food + Beverage Options Available for Purchase.
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PepperHarrow is a 60 acre flower farm that currently has about 15 acres of land in cut flower production. 14 acres of land is currently planted with beautiful lavender fields.
Aside from lavender fields, you can expect to enjoy beautiful sprawling cut flower fields, wildflower patches, fruit orchard, and other beautiful areas of interest throughout the property.
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Both Days-For Purchase Onsite
Lavender Lemonade
Mimosas
Sagria
Soft Drinks + Water
Snow Nouveau-Botanical Shave Ice
The Outside Scoop-Ice Cream
The Bean-Coffee + Beverages
Shade Seating Available to Relax and Enjoy!
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Find more information about the lavender festival, including frequently asked questions here.
Lavender Field Tours of the Farm
Stroll through our stunning and beautifully cultivated lavender fields and experience the epic views and delightful fragrance of lavender at its peak bloom. These guided tours are the perfect way to surround yourself in the enchanting sights, soothing scents, and tranquil serenity of the festival atmosphere. Don’t miss your chance to walk among the vibrant blooms and take in the captivating magic that only lavender can provide. *Lavender Field Tours will be held from 9:30-10:30AM each day of the festival, meeting at the Information Tent, located next to the festival entrance.
Experience the Magic of Plein Air Painting
Watch the beauty of the PepperHarrow Lavender Festival come to life through the artistry of Plein Air Painters! Throughout the festival, talented artists will be setting up their easels among the blooming lavender fields, capturing the breathtaking scenery in real time. See their creative process unfold as they transform vibrant landscapes into stunning works of art, inspired by the colors, light, and fragrance of the farm. Stroll through the fields, observe the artists at work, and experience the magic of lavender through their eyes. A truly unique festival experience you won’t want to miss!
Lavender Distillation Demonstrations – Essential Oil Making
Watch as we transform freshly harvested lavender into pure essential oil using a traditional copper still. Our live Lavender Distillation Demonstrations will take you through the entire process, while sharing the history, science, and benefits making lavender essential oil. Experience the soothing aroma of fresh lavender as the steam rises, and discover how we capture the essence of the lavender blooms from our farm in every drop.
