From Friday, June 16 2006 - 10:00am To Saturday, June 17 2006 - 5:00pm Every day
Jun.16 & 17 South River’s 3rd Annual Lavender Festival
Please join us as we open our "shed" for the second time. Experience lavender's beauty & fragrance…cut fresh bouquets from the lavender field; select products for the home, body and garden; taste lavender lemonade and lavender iced-tea l Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. South River Lavender, 6021 Dean Road, Mt Aukum Free www.southriverlavender.com For more information contact: Ken & Cindy Dean (530) 620-1178
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