Washington State Ferries warns of delays as Sequim Lavender Festival boosts weekend journey

SEATTLE — Washington State Ferries (WSF) is warning vacationers to anticipate delays on a number of routes this weekend as site visitors will increase for the 30th annual Sequim Lavender Festival.

As of 10:18 a.m. Friday, drivers departing the Edmonds terminal confronted an estimated two-hour wait, in accordance with Washington State Ferries.

An picture of the Edmonds ferry dock in July 2026. (courtesy Cathy Roy through KOMO #SoNorthwest pictures)

The Edmonds/Kingston and Seattle/Bainbridge routes are anticipated to be busier all through the weekend as festivalgoers journey to Sequim, the company stated. Drivers utilizing the Edmonds/Kingston route ought to plan for delays.

From 8 a.m. to eight p.m., motorists touring on the Edmonds/Kingston route are required to acquire a boarding pass to secure their vehicle’s place in line.

The boarding cross kiosk is situated a few half-mile west of the terminal on State Route 104.

Ferry tickets should nonetheless be bought individually.

Sun units on a lavender area in Sequim (Photo: Jennifer Grand Photography)

Washington State Ferries inspired prospects to verify the net crusing schedule and real-time journey map for up to date departure info and vessel areas.

The Sequim Lavender Festival runs Friday via Sunday and is free to attend.

The occasion, held at Carrie Blake Park and 12 farms all through Sequim, options lavender fields, greater than 200 distributors, lavender merchandise, bouquets, reside music, and meals.

Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to five p.m. Sunday. The occasion promotes Sequim because the “Lavender Capital of North America.”