Farmstead 1868 announces 2026 Cazenovia Lavender Festival
Farmstead 1868 will host its annual Cazenovia Lavender Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 4690 Shephards Rd., Cazenovia. The two-day festival turns the family farm into a weekend destination with lavender fields, live music, artisan vendors, wellness workshops, food trucks and family-friendly activities during peak bloom season.
Find jewelry, wall art and other creations at the artist show, alongside an interactive art installation. The Lavender Festival proudly hosts 30 local vendors.
Live music will take place throughout the festival weekend, featuring Laine Gilmore & Will Galton, Southy’s Keys, Clove, Mary Coburn, Brian Thomas & the Strikes and Jonah Ladd & the Sunset Band.
Picnic-style grab-and-go items are available, along with food trucks including Stockyard BBQ, Kalamata Pita, Prime 67 Lobster and Rocking Poppin Treats Popcorn. Specialty beverages are available from Meier’s Creek Brewing and Purpose Coffee.
Guests can register for hands-on workshops and DIY classes featuring lavender-infused products such as lip balm, soaps, lotions, essential oils, flower arranging, gardening and wellness activities.
Other festival highlights include honeybee education, flower arranging with Brainard Farmette, British Blacksmithing demonstration, cookbook author Nancy Frisbey, Q&A with Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and BRiDGES’ Resilience & Thriving activity for adults.
Enjoy a Full Day of Family-Friendly Activities
A Storybook Walk around the pond, sponsored by Cazenovia Public Library, offers a kid-friendly horticulture literacy adventure. Guests can meet animals from the Haven at Skanda, a nonprofit farm animal sanctuary. Visitors can also explore the scenic lavender fields, participate in U-pick lavender experiences and enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the farm.
“Before becoming a farmer, I studied bioengineering and became fascinated by the connection between scent, stress and wellbeing,” said Monica Cutillo Cody, founder of Farmstead 1868. “There is incredible scientific research around lavender and relaxation, and I’ve experienced firsthand how powerful nature and sensory experiences can be for helping people slow down and reconnect. Creating products and experiences that bring a sense of calm to people’s lives has become a deeply meaningful part of our farm and business purpose.”
Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended:
- $20 one-day admission (includes a U-pick lavender bundle)
- $30 VIP pass for two-day admission and U-pick experience
- Children under 10 are free
- Parking: $5/day
For tickets, activities schedule and more go to farmstead1868.com/2026-lavender-festival.
