Blake's Lavender Festival hit by storms

The annual Lavender Fest at Blake's Farm in Armada wraps up Sunday after a weekend marked by disruptions from wildfire smoke and severe weather.
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The annual Lavender Fest at Blake's Farm in Armada wraps up Sunday after a weekend marked by disruptions from wildfire smoke and severe weather.
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