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Lavender in the Village continues its support of the agricultural community
The 2023 Lavender in the Village poster is “Lavender Monsoon” by David Welch. The event takes place on Sunday, July 23, in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
It’s all coming up … lavender.
The annual Lavender in the Village is back in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and offers more than 100 vendors selling everything lavender.
Dean Strober, of Blue River Productions, says the event is bigger this year with plenty for the family.
“We’ve gone from one stage to three stages,” he says. “There will be simultaneous live music, seminars and local farmers.”
Strober is helping the Rio Grande Community Farm put on the annual event. Proceeds from the festival go to the organization, which helps local farmers.
“The biggest change for me is that the reins have been handed over to the Rio Grande Community Farm,” he says. “It made sense for the existing nonprofit board to manage and coordinate it.”
The Rio Grande Community Farm operates a farm on public land using sustainable agricultural methods with the goal of growing food as well as demonstrating these methods for the farming community.
It blends the best of traditional agricultural practices with more progressive strategies to improve yield, conserve water and improve soil fertility.
The organization also provides year-round education programs and special events that teach the community about sustainable agriculture, organic gardening, nutrition and wildlife.
It trains young farmers and engages them in the process of farming public land for the public good.
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“We’ve got a lot of boutique events that we’ve partnered with local businesses,” he says. “A portion of every ticket goes to the Rio Grande Community Farm.”
The vendors will sell everything from lavender plants to soaps and lotion.
“Some vendors sell lemonade, fine art and jewelry,” he says. “All of the items incorporate lavender in some way.”
In addition to the Lavender in the Village event, Strober says on Saturday, July 22, there will be two events.
The first is a Lavender 5K/10K Run begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at Alvarado Elementary School, 1100 Solar Road NW. Parking for racers will be located at the Larry P. Abraham Agri-Nature Center, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, or Los Poblanos Open Space, 5601 Tierra Viva Place NW. There is no parking at Alvarado Elementary School or along Nabor and Solar roads. Registration is at lavenderinthevillage.org.
Then beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 22, there will be a Fundraising Salsa Concert & Dance Party.
“Every event benefits the community,” Strober says. “Whether it’s the run or the dance fundraiser, proceeds go back to the community to keep making it better.”
