Mixed Berry Festivals in California 2026
6 mixed berry festivals this year.
Mixed berry season in California runs May through August, with different varieties peaking at different times. Strawberries come first (May–June), followed by blueberries and raspberries (June–August), with blackberries finishing the season in July–September. The Central Coast — Watsonville, Santa Cruz, and the Santa Maria Valley — is the state's berry heartland, though u-pick berry farms are found throughout NorCal and SoCal. Many farms grow multiple varieties so visitors can pick a mix in a single outing. Below are the 6 mixed berry festivals on California's 2026 calendar — each with its dates, location, and a map.
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California Festival of Fruit (CRFG)
June 9–14, 2026 · Tue–Sun
Fullerton
MixedAn annual multi-day celebration of rare and unusual fruit hosted by the California Rare Fruit Growers, featuring garden and orchard tours, expert talks, and fruit tastings.
Westhaven Wild Blackberry Festival
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Trinidad · Free
BlackberriesA free North Coast community festival celebrating wild blackberries with homemade pies, music, and crafts.
Round Valley Blackberry Festival
August 15–16, 2026 · Sat–Sun
Covelo · Free
A free two-day celebration of blackberry season in remote Round Valley, Covelo.
Blackberry COBBler Festival
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Cobb · Free
A free, berry-soaked celebration of homemade blackberry cobbler high on Cobb Mountain.
Mt. Shasta Blackberry Music Festival
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Mount Shasta · Free
Free Labor Day weekend celebration of blackberry pies and live music beneath Mt. Shasta.
Earlier in 2026
BoysenberriesFrequently asked
- When is mixed berry season in California?
- Mixed berry season in California runs May through August, with different varieties peaking at different times. Strawberries come first (May–June), followed by blueberries and raspberries (June–August), with blackberries finishing the season in July–September. The Central Coast — Watsonville, Santa Cruz, and the Santa Maria Valley — is the state's berry heartland, though u-pick berry farms are found throughout NorCal and SoCal. Many farms grow multiple varieties so visitors can pick a mix in a single outing. Harvest events and U-pick windows follow the same window — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Can you pick your own mixed berry in California?
- Yes — California has pick-your-own mixed berry farms where you can harvest your own. See the Gather Grove U-pick mixed berry guide for locations and seasons.
- Are mixed berry 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.