JUNE 21-22, JUNE 28-29

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 21-22, and 28-29. 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!

$5 per car admission.  For your best experience make an advanced reservation at bluestonemeadow.com.

Ponderosa Ridge Bed & Breakfast #11: 2360 Union Ridge Rd., Placerville  ONLINE USE ONLY- 2025 Online reservation – promo code: LAVENDER Two night minimum stay from June 20th – 23rd and June 27th – 29th of 2025. Receives:   15% off the room and lavender gift basket in every room.

Bluestone Meadow Lavender Farm #56   2025 Carson Rd., Placerville  Experience the bloom and everything lavender. Pick your own bouquet, learn to make a wreath and learn all about lavender from the “Lavender Answer Guy”. We have your favorite soaps and lotions available in our gift shop.   Kids Zone – a play area specially designed for kids 2-10 (additional admission fee).  Also enjoy craft vendors, live music and food during your visit.  Reservations for parking are recommended but not required.  Check our website for more details. bluestonemeadow.com.    $5 per car admission (proceeds donated to El Dorado Bee Keepers) will get you and your family into the event. 

24 Carrot Farm #15:  2731 Jacquier Rd, Placerville   Open Saturdays

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.

Fenton Herriott Vineyards #50:  120 Jacquier Ct., Placerville  The tasting room will be open.

Harris Family Farm #84: 2640 Blair Rd., Pollock Pines  We will be selling lavender mini donuts, lavender lemonade, slushies 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 blueberry-lavender cobbler.

Jack Russell Farm Brewery #36: 2380 Larsen Dr., Camino  We will be serving a Blueberry Pancake Brunch, Blueberry a Hot Honey Dessert Pizza, Blueberry Ale and Lavender Lemonade Hard Seltzer Slushies.

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

Rainbow Camino Ridge #100: 3010 Snows Rd. (at Fuji Ct.), Camino  Open for You Pick blueberries on Saturdays & Sundays, 7am-12pm June 21, 22, 28, 29.  Reservations required. rainboworch@gmail.com or Rainbow Orchards Facebook

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   Explore our curated self-guided wine flight boards, designed to delight every palate. Guests can choose from a variety of flight options ranging from $15 to $25, allowing you to sample and savor at your own pace. Starfield Members enjoy complimentary flights, and the general public will receive a $5 discount on our self-guided flights. We will also be offering an enticing case special as well as a 3-pack sale on some of our top scoring wines. Join us for an unforgettable tasting journey that celebrates the vibrant flavors of the season.

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. Try our new releases, 2024 Molino de Viento (Syrah Rose) and 2021 Syrah. If you mention you came by because of the Lavender Days event, when you buy 3 or more bottles of these newly released wines, you will receive a 33% discount on those bottles.