JUNE 22-23, JUNE 29-30

Rolling fields of purple and blue and a sweet smell in the air – it must be lavender and blueberry season in the Sierra Nevada Foothills! Lavender’s soothing scent has been linked to health benefits like managing migraines, soothing anxiety, and improving sleep. Plus, the flowers are simply beautiful! While fresh-from-the-bush blueberries have an intensely sweet, juicy flavor – perfect to eat by the handful or to enjoy in fresh baked goods and beverages.

The Apple Hill Growers are celebrating both crops at this month’s Lavender Blue Harvest Days during the last two weekends of June 22-23, and 29-30. These early Summer weekends are the perfect time to visit Apple Hill farms for u-pick experiences, lavender and blueberry treats, crafts, artisan products and more. For a printable/viewable brochure and map, check back later for the brochure/map.

The lavender harvest is on full display at Bluestone Meadow Farm. Guests will be able to cut and make their own lavender bouquets, wreaths, or critters. An array of locally made products, including essential oils, soaps, and lotions, will be available for sale. Families can enjoy a wander through the Lavender Labyrinth and the ‘Lavender Answer Guy’ will be on hand to answer questions about growing and using this wonderful crop. And they’ve brought back the Kid Zone– a play area custom made for kids!

2024 Listing of Other Area Farms  With Special Events On Both Weekends:

24Carrot Farm #15:  2731 Jacquier Rd, Placerville  Open Thursday- Saturday 10am-5pm  Visit our farm stand to purchase organic lavender plants, fresh organic blueberries & strawberries, organic blueberry plants, and fresh baked goods. 24carrotfarms.com

Delfino Farms #5:  3205 North Canyon Rd, Camino   Come visit our Joan’s Apple Bakery and Edio Vineyards Tasting Room. Our bakery will be selling Strawberry Rhubarb, Strawberry, Cherry, and Blueberry desserts for Lavender Blue Days.  Enjoy a wine tasting at Edio Vineyards and end your visit with a seasonal treat from Joan’s Apple Bakery. delfinofarms.com

Fenton Herriott Vineyards #50:  120 Jacquier Ct., Placerville

Grandpa’s Cellar #17:  2360 Cable Rd, Camino

Harris Family Farm #84: 2640 Blair Rd., Pollock Pines  We will be selling lavender mini donuts, lavender lemonade, and other lavender and blueberry pastries. Live music.  facebook.com/harristreefarm

Hidden Star Camino #23: 2740 Cable Ln., Camino We will be highlighting both hard and fresh sparkling Blueberry-Lavender Cider, blueberry-lavender cider donuts and raised donuts and blueberry crisps.

Jack Russell Farm Brewery #36:  2380 Larsen Dr., Camino  Enjoy our Lavender Crusted Goat Cheese & Fig Pizza, Blueberry Ale and Hard Lavender lemonade Slushie

Lava Cap Winery #26: 2221 Fruitridge Rd., Placerville We invite participants to visit Lava Cap to enjoy a glass of wine in our Lavender covered garden! Outside food is allowed, and picnic tables are available on a first come first served basis. For more info call (530) 621-0175

Pine-O-Mine Ranch #41: 2620 Carson Rd., Placerville

Ponderosa Ridge Bed & Breakfast #11: 2360 Union Ridge Rd., Placerville Online reservation – promo code: LAVENDER Two night minimum stay from June 21st – 23rd and June 28th – 30th of 2024.  Receives: 15% off the room and lavender gift basket in every room.

Rainbow Camino Ridge #100: 3010 Snows Rd. (at Fuji Ct.), Camino Rainbow Camino Ridge #100: 3010 Snows Rd. (at Fuji Ct.), Camino Open for You Pick blueberries on Saturdays & Sundays, 7am-1pm June 22, 23, 29, 30.  Reservations required. rainboworch@gmail.com, rainboworchards.net

Rucksack Cellars #60: 3030 Carson Rd., Placerville Rucksack Cellars will be Open 12pm to 5pm.  Mention Lavender Days and receive a 2 for 1 tasting flight.

Smokey Ridge Farmstand & Winery #133: 2160 Carson Rd., Placerville  Smokey Ridge Ranch will have our signature lavender sangria as well as lavender flower bouquets available.

Starfield Vineyards & Winery #57: 2750 Jacquier Rd., Placerville

Wofford Acres Vineyards #25: 1900 Hidden Valley Ln., Camino Come enjoy a flight or glass of wine while gazing at our fabulous view of the South Fork of the American River canyon and our blooming iris knoll. If you mention you came by because of the Lavender Days event, you will receive a 15% discount on all wine purchases. Reservations are recommended but not required at reservations@wavwines.com