Cazenovia, N.Y. - Farmstead 1868, recently named the 2025 Madison County Small Business of the Year, will host its 2nd Cazenovia Lavender Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 5–6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its scenic farm property located at 4690 Shephards Rd. in Cazenovia. 

The weekend event celebrates the peak of the lavender bloom with hands-on classes, live music, artisan vendors, and agricultural demonstrations that highlight the intersection of wellness, nature, and community.

More than 25 local businesses and artisans will participate in the event, including food trucks, musicians, chair massages by Safe Haven Healing, and demonstrators ranging from honeybee educators and perfume blenders to The British Blacksmith. 

Signature classes include Honeybees 101, Natural Green Cleaning, DIY Lip Balm Making, and Flower Arranging with Brainard Farmette.  BRiDGES is offering complimentary classes on Resilience & Thriving for adults which includes making a Warmable Lavender Teddy Bear.  

New this year: A Storybook Walk around the pond, presented by Cazenovia Public Library, offers a family-friendly horticulture literacy adventure.  On Sunday, July 6, guests can enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides by Lamplit Farm—a nostalgic experience perfect for families and lavender lovers of all ages. These scenic rides will offer exclusive access to parts of the farm never before open to the public, including breathtaking views of the expanse of Fenner farmlands, where riders can ponder what life was like farming back in 1868.

A full live music lineup featuring Will Galton, Laine Gilmore, Clove, Jonah Ladd & The Sunset Band, and Southy’s Keys will run throughout the weekend, made possible by generous sponsorship from The Demario Agency.

“Our festival is a love letter to Central New York,” said Monica Cody, owner of Farmstead 1868. “It’s about cultivating joy—through plants, people, this very special place, and the partnerships that make our region so vibrant. We’re honored to open our family’s farm to the community and grateful to everyone who helps bring this vision to life.”

Tickets and full weekend details are available online at https://www.farmstead1868.com/2025-lavender-festival.  Admission includes a lavender bundle for every person (u-pick or pre-picked), and reusable totes will be given to the first 3,000 attendees. Some experiences require advance registration.

About Farmstead 1868:
Farmstead 1868 is a family-run lavender farm and botanical goods business located in Cazenovia, NY. Known for small-batch skincare, jams, and culinary lavender products, the farm blends heritage agriculture with modern agritourism to create meaningful, nature-centered wellness experiences for the community.

Contact:
Monica Cody
Owner, Farmstead 1868
info@farmstead1868.com
www.farmstead1868.com
@farmstead1868

Monica Cody
Farmstead 1868 LLC/ Cody Farms
www.farmstead1868.com
315-655-9863 (w)
845-661-0924 (m)