Things to Do in Sequim During Lavender Season

Sequim is a good base for a calm summer weekend. You can visit lavender farms, walk downtown, stop at a tasting room, and use the town as a gateway to the north Olympic Peninsula.

For wine travelers, the best plan is simple. Pick one main tasting stop, choose one or two lavender stops, and build meals and lodging around the busiest parts of the day.

When Is the Sequim Lavender Festival in 2026?

The official 2026 Sequim Lavender Festival dates and hours list the Festival in the Park for July 17-19, 2026. Friday and Saturday hours are 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The main festival site is listed at 202 N. Blake Avenue in Sequim. The official festival page also notes free admission, food, vendors, music, farm tours, lavender workshops, and heavier traffic during the weekend.

If you want a slower visit, arrive on Thursday or stay Sunday night. That gives you more time for lavender farms, dinner, and a tasting room stop without packing too much into one day.

Where Can You Go Wine Tasting in Sequim?

Downtown Sequim has a local winery stop at Wind Rose Cellars. The official Sequim wine tasting information from Visit Sunny Sequim lists Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W. Washington Street and also points visitors to Olympic Cellars between Sequim and Port Angeles.

Wind Rose Cellars says it operates as a tasting room and wine bar. Check the official Wind Rose Cellars tasting room hours in downtown Sequim before you go, since winery hours can change by season, event, or private booking.

A tasting flight means small pours of several wines. It is a good choice if you want to try different styles without ordering full glasses. Use a designated driver, rideshare, or a walkable plan if you are tasting wine.

How Should You Plan a Lavender and Wine Weekend?

Start with the festival or a lavender farm in the morning. Then take a break for lunch, water, and a little downtime before wine tasting later in the day.

Lavender farms set their own hours and rules. For example, the official Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm hours for July visits list daily July hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., but you should still check before you drive out.

If you are visiting during the festival, keep your wine plan short. One tasting room is enough for most travelers when the day also includes farm visits, parking, food, and summer traffic.

Sample Sequim Lavender Weekend Plan

Friday

Arrive in Sequim before dinner if you can. Check into lodging, walk downtown, and review the Sequim Lavender Festival event details for Olympic Peninsula wine travelers before making final plans.

Saturday

Visit the Sequim Lavender Festival in the morning. After lunch, choose one lavender farm or one wine tasting stop. Keep dinner close to your lodging so the evening stays easy.

Sunday

Use Sunday for a slower farm visit, a short walk, or a stop toward Port Angeles. If you are driving west, leave time for a winery visit between Sequim and Port Angeles.

What Should You Know About Traffic, Ferries, and Parking?

Lavender weekend brings more traffic than a normal summer weekend. The official festival page says to allow extra time and notes a free in-city shuttle during Sequim Lavender Weekend.

If you are driving from the Seattle area, check WSDOT Hood Canal Bridge status updates before a Sequim wine and lavender trip. If your route includes Whidbey Island or Port Townsend, check Washington State Ferries travel information for Olympic Peninsula trips before you leave.

For a smoother trip, avoid planning a tight dinner reservation right after a farm visit. Leave a buffer for parking, traffic, and the extra time people spend browsing during festival weekend.

Where Should You Stay for a Sequim Wine and Lavender Weekend?

Stay in or near Sequim if lavender farms and the festival are your main focus. That keeps the day shorter and gives you more time to rest between stops.

Port Angeles can also work if you want to add Olympic National Park, Olympic Cellars, or a westbound road trip. Pick lodging based on your last stop of the day, not only your first stop.

FAQ

Is the Sequim Lavender Festival a good time for wine tasting?

Yes, but keep the wine plan simple. Festival weekend is busy, so one tasting room stop is usually better than trying to visit several places in one day.

Do I need reservations for Sequim wine tasting?

Check with the tasting room before you go. Hours, seating, food service, and group rules can change during summer events.

What is the best month to visit Sequim for lavender?

July is the main festival month. The 2026 Sequim Lavender Festival is scheduled for July 17-19, 2026, and many visitors plan around that weekend.

Can I visit lavender farms and a winery in the same day?

Yes. Start with lavender in the morning, take a food and water break, then visit one tasting room later in the day.

Plan Your Sequim Wine and Lavender Weekend

A good Sequim weekend does not need a packed schedule. Use the Sequim Lavender Festival guide for wine tasting weekend planning, choose lodging close to your main stops, and add one wine tasting visit that fits your route.