Washington State Ferries warns of delays as Sequim Lavender Festival boosts weekend travel
Fri, July 17, 2026 at 1:11 PM
UpdatedFri, July 17, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Sun sets on a lavender field in Sequim (Photo: Jennifer Grand Photography)
SEATTLE —Washington State Ferries (WSF) is warning travelers to expect delays on several routes this weekend as traffic increases for the 30th annual Sequim Lavender Festival
As of 10:18 a.m. Friday, drivers departing the Edmonds terminal faced an estimated two-hour wait
The Edmonds/Kingston and Seattle/Bainbridge routes are expected to be busier throughout the weekend as festivalgoers travel to Sequim, the agency said. Drivers using the Edmonds/Kingston route should plan for delays
From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., motorists traveling on the Edmonds/Kingston route are required to obtain aboarding pass to secure their vehicle’s place in line
The boarding pass kiosk is located about a half-mile west of the terminal on State Route 104
Ferry tickets must still be purchased separately
Sun sets on a lavender field in Sequim (Photo: Jennifer Grand Photography)
Washington State Ferries encouraged customers to check the online sailing schedule and real-time travel map for updated departure information and vessel locations
The Sequim Lavender Festival runs Friday through Sunday and is free to attend
The event, held at Carrie Blake Park and 12 farms throughout Sequim, features lavender fields, more than 200 vendors, lavender products, bouquets, live music, and food
Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The event promotes Sequim as the “Lavender Capital of North America.”
