Ol'Factory Lavender Farm - NY Lavender Festival — Local services in Town of Victory

First: This may be others type of event. But, for me it was not to my taste. I'm not sure how many years this event has been ongoing. But, it must have been planned by amateurs. Wine tasting: The lines were long (at least 7 deep) and only two people manning the booth with a average time per customer running about 9 minutes. Translation: Long delays, reduced sales due to customer frustration and walkaways. On the opposite side of the room was the wine slushy machine. We arrived, we were advised the slushies were not ready YET. Pursued the event and came back for a slushy (about 1.75 hrs later). They were still not ready. Most lost sales , $8.65 for a 6 oz cup. Also, this event had a large amount of open field. So where do the "Witches" hold their 'dance' demonstration? Directly in the way, so vendors would not have clear access to paying customers/ event attendees.

I overheard another attendee (from Rochester) state it was much better than other events in Rochester as she didn't need to deal with so many other. My guess is the other events were able to process more customers and this event is getting a well deserved poor rating so attendance will continue to drop.

TL;DR : Poorly planned, poorly executed, expensive and not worth attending.

EDIT to vendor response. - I have no vested interest in either your demise or success. It was just my honest review. Besides, my comment regarding the witches was directed at the location the "dance" was held (blocking other vendors), not with the dance or the witches.

Sorry the truth hurt...

This beautiful nineteenth century farm is a mecca of all things lavender, including gorgeous live plants (some for sale), cut bouquets, household and cosmetic products and edibles. Instruction in lavender crafts allows visitors to create their own fragrant masterpieces. The converted chicken coop/gift shop offers a wide array of unique items including made on site soaps, candles, and dried teas. A small museum of farm iimplements is adjacent to the shop. The wine barn and its wide, coveted veranda complete with rocking chairs offers a relaxing view of the farm and front row seats to live entertainment throughout the day. Food trucks and the farm’s own concession provide cold drinks and a variety of food choices. Dozens of artisans and crafters are on site, helping with visitors’ head start on Christmas shopping. A little known fact about this festival is that owner, Sue Chimileski, was s a huge supporter of the Red Creek community. Many of her concessions are run by volunteers from local organizations such as the Historical Association, Free Library, Rotary, and Scouts. Participating groups share in the profits of each stand. A stroll through the lavender fields, repose in the shade of ancient walnut trees, live music and the faces and voices of friendly people make Olfactory Farm a worthy...

Wonderful......We were out for a ride this morning and noticed the sign on RT 104 for the Lavender Festival. We thought that would be fun so we turned around and went back. We parked our car and walked to the entrance. When we got there a sign stated that entry tickets were to be purchased on line prior to coming. It when on to say that if you had not purchased tickets "then step out of line and purchase tickets prior to approaching entry table". Maybe not a direct quote but close. WOW.....sorry but I think those instructions are a little strongly stated. A simple "please we would ask you to step out of line to purchase tickets" would at least be a nicer touch. I am not someone who has a fancy telephone with which to do that kind of stuff (I am seventy years old and just cannot deal with those phones) so I was going to pay with cash. Sorry....no cash sales! Really....no cash sales are allowed! My only other choice was to leave which I did. I have to wonder if there was a handling charge added if purchased on line. Maybe not and I hope not. How have we allowed our lives to come to this? We can no longer purchase a product/service with United States...