July 12 & 13, 2025 | 10am - 5pm
The annual 20th Willamette Valley Lavender Festival & Plein Air Art Show is located at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg, Oregon.
Spend a leisurely day enjoying the plein air art show, juried art and craft booths, distinctive lavender products, and lavender in myriad forms while you feast on lavender-based cuisine and refreshment!
This regional celebration of lavender, art, food, and exceptionally-made crafts is a unique and festive event which brings local lavender growers and the community together. The public is invited to attend at no charge.
Distinctive lavender products, purchasable fresh-cut lavender and lavender plants from local farms, the plein air art show, and lavender in myriad forms. Food trucks will provide their full menus throughout the weekend, as well as specialty lavender-infused food and beverage options.
Artists will display original paintings created “en plein air” (outdoors) during the Oregon Lavender Paint Out. The Paint Out takes place in the beautiful lavender fields of Oregon in the weeks prior to the Show and attracts both amateur and professional artists from around the Northwest and beyond.
Lavender Marketplace
Our Lavender Festival Marketplace will feature artisans and creators with unique items that celebrate all things lavender!
Opening Artist Reception & Concert
Friday, July 11
Join us for a FREE public art reception for a first look at the art created en plein aire for this years event and stay for a FREE concert presented by Chamber Music NW and featuring Opus13!
Lavender Art Activities
We’re excited to be offering activities in conjunction with the Willamette Valley Lavender Festival and Plein Air Art Show!
Plan to join us during the festival in the CCC Youth Art Activity Tent for a clay activity.
Entertainment
Saturday July 12
11:00am -12:30pm | Mr. Hoo & The Hooligans (Youth Music)
12:00: Painting Atmospheric Lavender Landscapes with Lori McNee
2:00pm-4pm: Roundhouse Band
Sunday July 13
11:00am-12:30pm: Gabriel Rodriguez
12:00: Wreath Demonstration with Amy’s Lavender & Herb Wreaths
2:00-3:30: Nathanael Ankeny and Friends
3:00: Lavender Plant Presentation with Marilyn Kosler of Wayward Winds Lavender Farm
Newberg Lavender Trail
In town for the Willamette Valley Lavender Festival and Plein Air Art Show and want even MORE lavender? Plan to explore the local businesses offering specials to celebrate the magic of lavender all through the month of July.
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Please follow the directions on the map for parking. The Cultural Center is in a neighborhood and wants to make sure it maintains good relations with its neighbors. Please park in the green striped areas shown on the map. PARKING MAP
Oregon Lavender
THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST IS ON PAR WITH PROVENCE
The climate in the Pacific Northwest is great for growing all kinds of flowers, including fragrant lavender…some might say our region is on par with France’s famous lavender growing region Provence.
“Oregon has long been a Lavender pioneer, and the variety and breadth of the lavender based industries - from nurseries to farms to craftsmen - located here reflects that long tradition. Plan to visit one of our lavender destinations this year, and experience the relaxation of lavender for yourself.” — Oregon Lavender Association
Lavender Northwest’s Oregon Lavender Destinations website has great resources to offer so you can learn more about lavender, it’s applications, how to grow, and where to visit in Oregon.
CONTACT
General Festival & Vendor Inquiries:
festivals@chehalemculturalcenter.org
Volunteering:
Call 503-487-6883 or email volunteer@chehalemculturalcenter.org to find out about volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups.
Plein Air Paint Out Contact:
Katie Spain, Plein Air Paint Out & Exhibition Coordinator
lavenderpaintout@chehalemculturalcenter.org
Press Contact:
Amanda Clark, Marketing Manager
marketing@chehalemculturalcenter.org
Chehalem Cultural Center
415 E. Sheridan Street, Newberg OR 97132
503-487-6883
This event is made possible by our generous sponsors:
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR?
The Willamette Valley Lavender Festival is a free event to benefit the community and is only possible with the generous support of sponsors! Contact info@chehalemculturalcenter.org to inquire about sponsorship opportunities.
PRESS
What's More Beautiful Than a Field of Lavender?
by Bob Bahr, Editor PleinAir Today – published in Outdoor Painter, July 19, 2016 Home of Plein Air Today Magazine
OPB Video "Painting With a Side of Aromatherapy in Oregon's Lavender Fields
by Jessica Martin OPB April 5, 2018 8 p.m. | Updated: April 5, 2018 7:33 p.m. | Newberg, Ore.