Apple Festivals in California
12 apple festivals in California — season runs September through November.
Upcoming in 2026
Gravenstein Apple Fair
August 8–9, 2026 · Sat–Sun
Sebastopol
Sonoma County's beloved celebration of the heirloom Gravenstein apple harvest.
Julian Apple Season
September 1 – October 31, 2026
Julian
Julian's mountain apple harvest draws visitors all fall — orchard u-pick, legendary apple pie, and harvest events across the historic town.
Apple Hill Apple Harvest Season / Farm Events
September 5 – December 24, 2026
Camino · Free
Apple Hill's dozens of Camino-area farms open for fall apple picking, cider, and farm events each harvest season.
Apple-A-Day Festival (Felton Farmers' Market)
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Felton · Free
A free, apple-centric celebration at the Felton Farmers' Market with cider pressing, tastings, and live music.
Mendocino County Fair & Apple Show
September 18–20, 2026 · Fri–Sun
Boonville
A century-old Anderson Valley tradition pairing a classic county fair with its famed apple show.
Bierwagen's Farm Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival
October 1–31, 2026
Chicago Park · Free
A century-old Sierra foothills farm where families pick pumpkins and apples all October long, free admission.
Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Fortuna · Free
A free citywide celebration of apples, history, and farms in downtown Fortuna each October.
McCloud Apple Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2026
McCloud · Free
A free, family-friendly fall celebration of the apple harvest in the historic mill town of McCloud near Mt. Shasta.
Springville Apple Festival
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Springville · Free
A free, apple-packed day of crafts, runs, and pie-eating in downtown Springville.
Oak Glen Apple Butter Festival (Riley's at Los Rios Rancho)
November 28–30, 2026 · Sat–Mon
Oak Glen · Free
A free Thanksgiving-weekend celebration of apple harvest with butter churned in a 100-year-old copper pot.
Earlier this year
Fresno County Blossom Trail
February 4 – March 15, 2026
Sanger · Free
Peaches
MixedA free 62-mile self-guided drive through Fresno County orchards in pink-and-white bloom.
Sebastopol Apple Blossom Festival & Parade
April 25–26, 2026 · Sat–Sun
Sebastopol
Sonoma County's longtime spring tradition celebrating apple country with a Main Street parade and festival.
Frequently asked
- When is apple season in California?
- Apple season in California runs September through November, peaking in October. The Apple Hill region in El Dorado County (Camino area) is the most famous destination, with dozens of farms opening for u-pick and farm stands starting Labor Day weekend. Oak Glen near Yucaipa is the SoCal equivalent, with a similar fall harvest feel. Popular varieties include Fuji, Gala, Gravenstein (Sonoma County, August), and heirloom varieties at boutique orchards. Harvest events and U-pick windows follow the same window — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Can you pick your own apple in California?
- Yes — California has pick-your-own apple farms where you can harvest your own. See the Gather Grove U-pick apple guide for locations and seasons.
- Are apple festivals in California free?
- It varies — many are free community events, while others are ticketed. Each festival's page on Gather Grove lists its admission.
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