Photo courtesy of Helvetia Lavender Farm
Wander through the lavender fields, cut your own flower bundles, and take in stunning views of the Willamette Valley during the 2023 Helvetia Lavender Festival.
Helvetia Lavender Farm is a short drive from Portland and showcases 60 different varieties of lavender. During the annual festival, guests are invited to enjoy the fields during peak bloom.
Learn more about activities and get your tickets for the 16th annual Helvetia Lavender Festival, happening for two weekends only in July.
Looking for more lavender? Here’s a list of you-pick lavender farms in and around Portland.
2023 Helvetia Lavender Festival
Spend your day surrounded by the sight and smell of lavender. Lavender is a great backdrop for selfies with your friends or simply a calming landscape to observe the blooms. On top of the beauty of the flowers, you can partake in all the festival has to offer.
Activities at the festival include cutting your own lavender, watching lavender distillation workshops and wreath demonstrations, playing at the kids stations, perusing local artisan vendors and listening to live music.
If you’re interested in cutting your own bundle of lavender, the farm will provide you with baskets, scissors and twist ties. The cost is $8 per bundle. You can also buy a bundle of pre-cut lavender for $12.
Food items will also be available for purchase, including lemon lavender ice cream from Great NW Ice Cream Company, lavender lemonade and ice tea, Nothing Bundt Cakes treats, Kalo Kitchen Hawaiian food, Mexican Food and Capital Press Coffee.
Photo courtesy of Helvetia Lavender Farm.
Tickets
Ready to get in on the fun? Tickets are on sale now. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Samaritan Ministries in Ukraine.
Tickets can be bought online in advance or at the gate. If you pay online, you’ll reserve a day and time for your visit. Make sure you have a printed copy or show your reservation receipt on your phone when you arrive at the parking gate. Parking is free.
The price is $10 per person. Kids up to age 13 attend for free. If you are bringing kids, add on the free kids ticket option. Dogs are welcome on leash.
Get your tickets at Helvetia Lavender Farm’s website.
If you’d like to stay longer, reserve a spot for wine tasting at Helvetia Winery. The winery is located just around the corner from Helvetia Lavender Farm. Tasting flights are $15 per person. The fee is waived with bottle purchase of $25 or more. Reservations are coming soon.
Schedule
The Helvetia Lavender Festival is taking place for two weekends only: June 30-July 2 and July 7-9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You-cut and pre-cut lavender is available on weekends: June 30-July 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; July 7-9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and July 15-16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Helvetia Lavender Farm is located at 12814 NW Bishop Rd. in Hillsboro. For more information, visit the Helvetia Lavender Farm website.
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Helvetia Lavender Farm
12814 NW Bishop Rd.
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(971) 228-0938
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