Experience the sensory delight of June Bloom, a month-long celebration highlighting the lavender bloom, pollinator power and the charm of the Capay Valley and surrounding communities. Whether you’re looking to unwind in a field of lavender, learn about bees and honey, pick your own flowers, or enjoy al fresco dining, wine and live music, June is a great time to visit Yolo County.
Throughout the month of June, you’ll find lavender weekends, delightful you pick flower experiences, Vineyard Dinners, Twilight Food & Wine event featuring 13 Yolo County Wineries, Capay Valley Lavender Farm tours, and more. This fragrant season offers something for everyone.
Late May/June activities to enjoy during the June Lavender Bloom:
Saturday, May 31 Lavender Weekend at Great Bear Vineyards, – Enjoy a serene and fragrant weekend among the lavender fields at Great Bear Vineyards. Stroll through our lavender fields in full bloom – perfect for dreamy photos! Pick your own bunch or take home a fresh pre-picked lavender bouquet. Browse our selection of lavender soaps, oils, and other artisan products. Purchase a stunning handmade lavender wreath for your home. Taste and shop local honey & honey-infused treats. Enjoy fresh seasonal fruit from local farms. With each ticket comes a fresh bunch of lavender to take home and a cup of honey & lavender ice cream—a refreshing, floral delight.
Select Weekends in June: Lavender Days at Great Bear Vineyards – Savor the pairing of fine wine and lavender at Great Bear Vineyards during their annual Lavender Days. Guests are invited to cut their own lavender bundles, enjoy live music in the vineyard, and sip on signature wines and lavender-infused cocktails. Artisan vendors and photo ops among the lavender fields make this a favorite early summer event.
Lavender Season: Weekends in June Capay Valley Lavender Farm, – Stroll among blooming lavender rows and take part in lavender distillation demos, wreath-making workshops, and product sampling at the Capay Valley Lavender Farm. Guests can shop handcrafted body products, culinary items, and essential oils—all made with farm-grown lavender. New this year: guided tours and a sensory garden experience for children.
Enchanting Flower Picking Experience: Weekends Park Winters Flower Farm, – Enjoy a peaceful and creative day as you stroll through our vibrant flower fields and create your own seasonal bouquet. The Park Winters Flower Farm’s fields are bursting with color, featuring a stunning variety of blooms—from cosmos, marigolds, zinnias, dahlias, and poppies to dianthus, sweet peas, love-in-a-mist, agrostemmas, snapdragons, blooming artichokes, cardoons, ranunculus, sunflowers, and more! They supply everything you need a flower bucket, clippers and guidance on how to clip and gather your bouquet. Following your flower experience, enjoy al fresco bites or wander the beautiful gardens of this country estate.
June 7 – 15 – Cache Creek Lavender Farm will host visitors on the farm for u-pick lavender, greenhouse plants and products.
Sunday, June 8 –The HIVE’s Build Your Own Pollinator Bouquet Workshop and honey tasting – Join Pollinator Garden Educator Rowan Boswell and Nectar Director Josh Zeldner as they share insights into the unique plants sourced exclusively from The HIVE’s Pollinator Habitat. Discover aromatic blossoms, textured branches, and unexpected elements as you craft a one-of-a-kind bouquet. Enjoy a complimentary honey tasting at the Honey Bar all month during the HIVE’s regular business hours.
Monday, June 9 – Dinner to Celebrate the Apricot, – Celebrate the season at L’Apéro les Trois’ Tasting Lounge with a four-course dinner and appetizers, paired with our Blenheim Apricot aperitif and Berryessa Gap wines. Enjoy a beautifully set table and a menu by James Beard Award winner Georgeanne Brennan, Brooke Harrington of Lulu (LA), and grill master Adam Martinez.
Saturday, June 21 – Grindstone Vineyard Dinner Series, – Enjoy dinner among the vines on their vineyard patio. Grab your favorite bottle or glass inside the tasting room and enjoy the evening.
Wednesday, June 28 – Yolo County Wines’ Summer Twilight, – Yolo County Wines presents the 9th annual Twilight at Taber Ranch. Kick off the evening wine tasting with your favorite wines from the thirteen Yolo County wineries. Taste from 6-7:30 pm. Once wine tasting wraps up, the band for the evening will take the night away, the wine bar will open, and the local food trucks will be ready to serve! Don’t forget to pack your lawn chairs!
From charming B&Bs and inns to larger hotels, there’s something for everyone in Yolo County. See the latest lodging offers to plan your next getaway.
