The 23rd Annual Michigan Lavender Festival opens Friday at the Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds in Imlay City, with organizers expecting up to 15,000 visitors over the weekend.

See Carli Petrus' full report from Imlay City in the video below

"We'll see anywhere from five to 10 to 15,000 people over the weekend," said Michigan Lavender Festival organizer Bonnie Swope.

This year's festival features more than 200 artists, 12 food trucks, and numerous vendors selling lavender products and other goods.

Swope clarified a common misconception about the event: "The Michigan Lavender Festival is not a farm. We're actually a big, beautiful festival that celebrates all things lavender in Michigan. So, we have many lavender farmers that are coming to join us here and they're bringing their laven

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