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June 2007

Lavender Fest

The 2007 Pend Oreille Valley Lavender Festival will be held July 7 and 8 at LeClerc Lavender Farm, 13401 LeClerc Road North, a large commercial lavender farm on the east bank of the Pend Oreille River.

The Festival provides a unique opportunity for commerce between up and coming regional artists, artisans and boutique farmers and their burgeoning community and tourist market. But this is commerce with a difference. The venue is relaxed, fragrant and sunny; there are many opportunities to learn about spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, lavender distillation, plant propagation, local history and tying flies and other regional crafts. There are opportunities to be entertained by wandering musicians, Hungarian Folk dancers, and to watch the Lavender Festival artist for 2008, Gloria de los Santos, develop her rendition of the event. Children's activities include face painting, painting flowerpots, and making a wishing tree, ribbon chokers and lavender sachet boxes. There is a photographer available to capture candid images; there are lavender cookies and lemonade and plenty of other great foods, coffee, tea and refreshing beverages.

The Pend Oreille Valley Lavender Festival is a Washington State nonprofit corporation staffed and run entirely by volunteers. Last year we had nearly 2000 visitors and are anticipating 3000 this year. Parking is free, advance tickets are $5 (available through an online purchase form), tickets at the gate are $7 and children under 12 have free admission. The Festival is located roughly one hour's drive north of Spokane or Coeur d'Alene, west of Sandpoint and south of Metaline Falls.

For more information, check the Web at www.lavendercreek.net or call 509 447-6451.

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