Southern Tier’s Premier Lavender Event Returns to Angelica, bigger than ever!
(ANGELICA, NY) — June 25, 2025 — The 17th Annual Lavender Festival, widely recognized as the most prestigious lavender-themed celebration in the Southern Tier, will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Park Circle, Angelica, NY.
This beloved summer tradition continues to grow in popularity and scale. Following record-breaking attendance and vendor participation in 2024, this year’s event is expanding with more than 90 vendors, making it the largest Lavender Festival to date.
Lavender-Inspired Vendors & Artisan Goods
Over 90 hand-selected vendors will showcase an impressive variety of lavender-themed products, handcrafted wares, specialty foods, and more. From culinary creations to bath and body indulgences, attendees can expect an unforgettable sensory experience centered around the beauty and versatility of lavender. These vendors are joined by our Saturday Angelica’s Farmer’s Market vendors for one great day!
Expect to see some of your favorite vendors returning including SUNNY COVE FARM (organic farm, lavender-infused goodies); BENTLEY & SONS HONEY (lavender-infused honeys and other sweet choices); and D&D HILLTOP RANCH (homemade lavender-inspired sweets, cookies and more).
This year, enjoy fresh cut lavender straight from a local farm in Java Center, NY! Discover unique creations from metal workers showcasing lavender-themed pieces, and don’t miss the handcrafted wood-burned felt hats. Discover Purple Heart wood from vendor AMERICAN GOBBLER.
Bring the kids for a fun time in the bounce house!
Food vendors include Angelica’s AMERICAN HOTEL. Breakfast: Belgian waffles with strawberries and whipped cream or blueberry lavender and whipped cream; fresh fruit cups with lavender vanilla cream; sausage gravy and biscuits. Lunch: beef on weck, pulled pork, turkey club wraps, and salt potatoes. Dessert: strawberry shortcake or blueberry lavender shortcake.
We also welcome MARLAINA’S SLAVIDOGZ who will be serving cheese steaks, Slavi cheeseburgers, Mediterranean veggie and vegan options, street corn, and much more along with select baked goods and Pepsi products.
Our very own Angelica radio station WRAQ RADIO DOGS will be offering hotdogs and pizzas.
New this year is OUT OF THE BOX which will offer fresh sandwiches on artisan breads, assorted cold salads and lavender-inspired cookies and beverages.
There is something for everyone to taste at the 2025 Lavender Festival!
Festival Favorites at the Purple Tent
Festival attendees will find lots of fun things to peruse under the Purple Tent. Pick up your raffle tickets for the 2025 FESTIVAL QUILT and a number of VENDOR-DONATED PRIZE BASKETS! Pick up this year’s POSTER by artist Isaac Snyder. You will find a plethora of BRANDED APPAREL AND GOODS including the official 2025 tee shirt, baseball caps, drinkware, magnets, umbrellas, pint glasses, keychains and much more. New this year: insulated wine tumblers! While supplies last, pick up one of Jennifer Kelley’s 2025 Commemorative Festival Bead onto your favorite chain.
Live Music in the Gazebo
Throughout the day, the Park Circle gazebo will feature performances from local musicians, adding a lively soundtrack to the day’s festivities. Relax beneath the trees, enjoy the music, and take in the charm of one of New York’s most picturesque village greens. Here’s the day’s lineup:
9:00 AM 11:00 AM Ellen Oakes Kerr
11:30 AM 1:30 PM John Wise Project
2:00 PM 4:00 PM Harvey Fonda
PLEASE, NO PETS: To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees, pets are not permitted at the Festival. Service animals are welcome.
For more information or to coordinate press coverage, interviews, and additional photography, please contact Marika Burke at lavenderfest01@gmail.com.
ABOUT THE LAVENDER FESTIVAL
Now in its 17th year, the Lavender Festival began with a vision to celebrate the cultural, culinary, and creative possibilities of lavender. What started as a small gathering of artisans has blossomed into one of the region’s most anticipated summer events, drawing hundreds to the scenic village of Angelica, NY each July. The Festival is a daylong celebration of lavender-inspired living, community spirit, and handcrafted excellence.
