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Join us for something truly special… In Full Bloom at White Barn & Blooms — our first annual Grand Opening Lavender Festival

This is more than just a visit to the farm — it’s an elevated, thoughtfully curated experience as we open our gates to the community for the very first time. We cannot wait to share this moment with you

✨ What Your Ticket Includes:

• Access to our 20,000+ lavender plants in peak bloom
• Entry into our curated vendor market (30+ hand-selected vendors)
• Live music throughout the day
• Food trucks (10+ options available)
• Access to lavender cocktails + mocktails (available for purchase)
• Beautiful photo opportunities across the farm by our onsite photographer
• Full access to the White Barn & Blooms property + community experience

🌿 Exclusive Lavender Experiences Included in Ticket:

• A special appearance by Victor, known as the “Father of Lavender”, sharing his expertise and passion for lavender
• A live Q&A-style session with our White Barn & Blooms lavender farmer, where you’ll learn about:

• Planting and growing lavender
• How to care for and harvest it
• The many ways lavender can be used in everyday life

• A firsthand look at our lavender processing, including how we transform our harvest into pure lavender oils

✨ This is a rare opportunity to experience the journey of lavender, from field to finished product, directly from the experts behind it.

🌿 Enhance Your Experience (Optional Add-Ons):

• U-Pick Lavender (Private field access + take-home bundle)
• Wreath-Making Workshop (Guided experience + take-home wreath)
• Lavender Wand Workshop (Hands-on experience + take-home piece)

✨ This is our grand opening to the community and the start of something truly elevated & special, the first of many seasons in bloom.

We cannot wait to welcome you to the farm.

Copied from: https://www.myapnet.org/afrifest/

AfriFest:Taste of Africa is the city’s largest celebration of African arts and culture, bringing the community together to experience the vibrant traditions, music, and flavors of Africa. This free, family-friendly summer festival delivers an immersive cultural experience filled with energy, creativity, and connection.

From live music and performances to Afrobeats, drumming, and traditional dancing, AfriFest keeps the rhythm going all day. Guests can explore a wide range of African and Caribbean food vendors and food trucks, discover handcrafted goods, art, and unique products, and enjoy fashion, culture, and community showcases.
A lively outdoor marketplace adds to the experience, spotlighting local entrepreneurs, creatives, and community organizations. Open to all ages and backgrounds, AfriFest is a place to celebrate culture, connection, and community in a welcoming and vibrant setting.

Watch this page to find out where we decide to reside in the building! Trivia starts at 7:00pm where parking & seating can become sparse. We'll start meeting at 6:00 to ensure a good spot to meet inside. Come for dinner, stay for the game (if you'd like) :)