2025 Lavender Festival
June 20th & June 21st
Join us for the 2025 PepperHarrow Lavender Festival, a two-day celebration of incredible beauty, fragrance, and farm-fresh experiences! Experience sprawling fields of blooming lavender, sip on refreshing lavender-infused drinks, and enjoy a weekend filled with live music, artisan vendors, hands-on crafting, demonstrations 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
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PepperHarrow Flower Farm
1809 S 4th Ave, Winterset, IA 50273 -
Live music, food & drink trucks, lavender demonstrations, lavender craft stations, kids activities, shopping and more!
Friday, June 20th
10:00AM-12:00PM – Live Music Featuring Liv McNair
12:30PM-2:30PM – Live Music Featuring Dan Trilk
2:30 PM-5:30PM – Live Music Featuring Neva Alden
Saturday, June 21st
10:00AM-1:00PM – Live Music Featuring Dustin Baird
1:30PM-4:30PM – Live Music Featuring Robert Deitch
5:00-6:30 PM – Live Music Opening Performance Andrew Hoyt
7:00-8:30pm – Live Music Headling Performance Brad & Kate
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Friday, June 20th
Guided Farm Tour
Plein Air Painting
Lavender Distillation Demo
Lavender Craft Workshop
Lavender Baking Demo
Homesteading 101: Drying Lavender + Practical Uses
Lavender Soap Making
Tea & Lavender Pairing
Saturday, June 21st
Yoga Among the Lavender
Plein Air Painting
Bouquet Making Demo with Jenn + Adam
Lavender Blueberry Soughdough Bread Making Demo
Guided Farm Tour
Homesteading 101: Drying Lavender + Practical Uses
Pollinators Love Lavender Presentation
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Both Days June 20 & 21st
Shopping in the Farm Shop & Artisanal Vendor Area
Cut Your Own Bouquet of Lavender or Mixed Flower Bouquet (Add-On)
Children’s Activity Area
Strolling in and Around the Lavender Fields and Wildflower Fields.
Cocktail Hour Starting at 4:00PM Each Day (Cash-Bar)
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PepperHarrow is a 60 acre flower farm that currently has about 10 acres of land in cut flower production.
2 acres of the land is currently planted with beautiful lavender fields, and new for 2025, an expansion of 2 additional acres of lavender is being planted.
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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Friday’s lunch is an optional add-on boxed lunch. Select this add-on during check out.
Adult Box Lunch:
Sesame Noodles with Chicken
Fresh Salad
House-Baked Cookie
Choice of Water or Soft Drink
Kids Box Lunch:
Classic Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
Carrots with Dip
Chips
House-Baked Cookie
Choice of Water or Juice Box
Saturday’s launch is an optional add-on taco bar. Select this add-on during check out.
Saturday, June 21st – Taco Bar 🌮
Build your perfect taco with our farm-to-table taco bar, featuring a variety of fresh, flavorful ingredients.Proteins: Slow-cooked Chicken Adobo or Tender Pork Pibil
Toppings: Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsa, Slaw
Bases: Soft Flour & Corn Tortillas
Sides: Crispy Chips & Mexican Beans (vegan)
Choice of Water or Soft Drink
Both lunch options are provided by local caterer, Tangerine Food Company.
During the festival on both days, several food & beverage truck options will be available for purchase.
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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 fully immerse yourself in the enchanting sights, soothing scents, and tranquil serenity of the festival atmosphere. Tours will be offered throughout the weekend—don’t miss your chance to walk among the vibrant blooms and take in the captivating magic that only lavender can provide.
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.
