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2010 Pend Oreille Valley Lavender Festival: Sandpoint Blog

By Gary Lirette

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June 29, 2010 10:26 AM

So, you did the Fourth of July, now what to do the next weekend? Try the PEND OREILLE VALLEY LAVENDER FESTIVAL in Newport, Washington. Some of my favorite bands and musicians are spieling there, and there is lots to do.

I spent a while talking with Sandy Loskill and Janet Lamberth on my show North Idaho Business today broadcast on KSPT and KBFI. Here is what they told me:

The 7th annual Pend Oreille Valley Lavender Festival will be held July 10th and 11th at the Park at First and Calispel in Newport, Washington. This is a juried show of high-quality art, artisan and horticulture products in a shaded Tuscan garden setting. The event features a wine tasting with regional vintners, a microbrewery, culinary delights, live music by our area's finest players, flowers, lure casting, model trains, children's art activities, and lavender in a beautiful, relaxed atmosphere. Newport is just forty minutes west of Sandpoint following the Wild Horse Trail and the Historic Pend Oreille River Passage. It is one of the West's most beautiful drives.

Along the way, stop and visit Albeni Dam, and check out the new digs at Riley Creek Recreation area; it is very cool.

Newport is just an hour north of Spokane and Coeur d'Alene.

1. Shop in Downtown Newport:

Maps available in local shops will guide you to several great shops in historic buildings. Shops offer a great selection of unique offerings including unique clothes, gifts and decor, kitchen items, and more. Things you will love! Owens Deli still serves old fashioned fountain drinks at the original counter!

2. Visit the Pend Oreille Historical Museum.

Centennial Plaza at Hwy 2 and Washington Ave. See the 16 foot steam driven sawmill generator, reconstructed buildings, the gazebo and Visitor Center.

3. Tour Albeni Falls Dam.

Driving east from Newport Hwy 2 will take you to the Albeni Falls Dam where tours and picnic grounds are available.

4. Visit the Spectacular New Camas Wellness Center.

This new facility was recently completed by the Kalispel Tribe. Tours are available. While you are there you may even see the herd of buffalo. Take Hwy 20 heading North. 13 miles north, take the bridge across the river from the town of Usk. Turn left at the end of the bridge.

5. Visit a Lavender Farm.

Camden Creek Lavender Farm. Open Friday through Sunday 11-4 or by appointment. Over 1300 Plants; picking available. From Newport, drive toward Spokane on US-2 West. Turn LEFT onto Camden Road just past Diamond Lake. Go 4.8 miles. Turn LEFT only Willms Road. Go 2.2 miles. Camden Creek Lavender Farm on left. (509-292-1620)

6. Attend the Pend Oreille Playhouse 1st Annual One-Act Play Festival - July 10 & 11

The Players will present three different plays on FRI and again on SAT - curtain time 7:30 PM.
Audience will vote for favorites - drama, comedy, actors, with the winners announced on Sunday, beginning at 5 PM, followed by the re-staging of the top two plays.

TICKETS: $15/weekend pass (FRI, SAT & SUN) or $8/Adult; $5/Youth for individual events. Tickets will be available soon - on-line and at the Theatre Box Office. Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave, Newport, WA (509-671-3389)

Saturday, July 10 9am to 7pm
Sunday, July 11 10am to 4pm

Location: The Park at First and Calispel in Newport, Washington

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Admission Fee: $5.00 for adults; children under 12 Free

Phone: (509) 447-6451

Email: pov.lavfest@wsu.edu

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Gary Lirette, featured in Where To Retire magazine and host of the Tuesday noon local radio shows: North Idaho Business as well as North Idaho Arts.

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