9:00am - 4:00pm Friday, June 26th, 2026 - This is the perfect tour for the discerning culinary lavender connoisseur or anyone interested in learning about lavender’s diverse uses in many beneficial fields of human health and wellness. Visit three lavender farms and a winery in the Grand Valley where your taste buds will tingle with delight! First, ​start your tasting experience with coffee cake while you take part in a unique experience with above-ground barrel lavender plants holding pristine culinary lavender plants at A Pinch of Lavender. Next, circle back to Talon Wines at the Meadery for a tasting and winery tour highlighting their lavender wine and mead, which they carefully craft on site. Next, head over to Sprigs and Sprouts for a delicious lunch from Anita’s Pie Shop, savor the tastes of Italian oils and vinegars at a diversified lavender farm, and learn a craft using fresh lavender.  Finally, end up at the lovely Belli Fiori Lavender Farm to round out your day. You will participate in preparing a delicious lavender dessert, roam the fields, and optionally purchase a lavender-inspired cocktail, drink, or food item if you still haven’t had your fill of delicious lavender fare!

Directions and additional details are sent out after tickets are purchased

Instructions:

This is a timed tour. You are responsible for getting to the farms at the scheduled time.  We have tried to leave plenty of travel time between farms for you, but be aware it could take a few minutes to get everyone parked. There will be signs to help guide you in, and if you have trouble please call the destination farm.

9:00am - 4:00pm Saturday, June 27th, 2026 - Tickets include Seminars and Demos. Workshops: wreath-making, yoga, etc. require additional ticket purchase. Kids 12 and under Free

9:00am - 4:00pm Saturday, June 27th, 2026 - Join the Lavender Association of Colorado as a Supporter Member (1 year term from date of purchase) and receive your Gate Admission for Free!

(General Admission ticket required for entry into the festival grounds) 9:00 am - Saturday June 27, 2026 - Unleash your inner artist during the Colorado Lavender Festival with Shannan from the Mesa Painting Parties. You'll follow her step by step instructions, as we create a beautiful lavender canvas painting in a relaxing and creative environment.

(General Admission ticket required for entry into the festival grounds) 9:30 am, Saturday June 27th, 2026 - Join us for Carboy Winery Vin.Yasa Yoga with Barbie Graham during the Festival in Riverbend Park. Bring your yoga mat and a water bottle and enjoy welcoming the lovely day of lavender joy with a healing and invigorating class with the dynamic Barbie Graham of Carboy Winery. After the Festival visit Carboy to taste their lovely wines and enjoy their beautiful property and fun events happening regularly at their incredible winery. A general admission ticket is also required for admittance into the yoga class.

(General Admission ticket required for entry into the festival grounds) 10:00am - Saturday June 27, 2026 - This is a private, ticketed workshop where participants create their own lavender wreath. All supplies required are included in the ticket price. A general admission ticket is required to enter the festival grounds.

(General Admission ticket required for entry into the festival grounds) 11:00am - Saturday June 27, 2026 - This is a private, ticketed workshop where participants create their own lavender wreath. All supplies required are included in the ticket price. A general admission ticket is required to enter the festival grounds.

(General Admission ticket required for entry into the festival grounds) 12:30pm - Saturday June 27, 2026 - Heather Hough with Candle Cosmo of Palisade will be hosting a crystal energy car diffuser class. Each participant will get to take home two lavender essential oil infused diffusers made with organic almond oil, lavender flowers, amethyst crystals and glitter.

Maison La Belle Vie Winery & Eatery

Saturday June 27th, 6:00 pm

Lavender Fest 2026

Wine Pairing Dinner

Four courses, thoughtfully paired — lavender in every bite.

Pairings are served as tasting pours (3 oz each).

Thank you for joining us for Lavender Fest. Tonight’s menu is a Maison interpretation of summer in Palisade—stone fruit, corn-sweet richness, and savory depth—finished with lavender in delicate, aromatic accents. We hope you savor the pairings, the pacing, and the little moments at the table that make a night feel unforgettable.

Course I

Burrata & Warm Peach Compote

toasted pistachio • lavender balsamic glaze

Paired with: Maison White Blend

Course II

Roasted Corn Bisque

chili crunch • lavender oil

Paired with: Maison Muscat

Course III

Grilled Flat Iron Steak

garlic mashed potatoes • green beans • lavender–shallot jus

Paired with: Travel Series Merlot

Course IV

Dark Chocolate Tart

berry compote • lavender sea salt

Paired with: Vin de Noix

Sunday June 28th at 10:00 am

Festival artwork is a central focus of our event and connects patrons as well as the farmers and producers to the heart and soul of lavender. Join professional and passionate artist, Shannan Vialpando at Belli Fiori Lavender Farm for an afternoon of painting gorgeous lavender fields and sipping delicious cocktails from nearby Highlands Distillery. Immersion in lavender growing in nature and the ecosystem surrounding it will provide inspiration for your painting while giving you a relaxing end to your 2026 festival experience.