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Boysenberry Festivals in California 2026
1 boysenberry festival this year.
Boysenberry season in California runs June and July. The boysenberry — a cross of raspberry, blackberry, and loganberry — was developed in Southern California in the 1920s and is most famously associated with Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, which built its early reputation on boysenberry preserves. Today, a handful of Central Coast and Northern California farms still grow them for u-pick. The fruit is large, dark maroon to black when ripe, and has a rich, wine-like flavor. Below is the boysenberry festival on California's 2026 calendar — each with its dates, location, and a map.
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- When is boysenberry season in California?
- Boysenberry season in California runs June and July. The boysenberry — a cross of raspberry, blackberry, and loganberry — was developed in Southern California in the 1920s and is most famously associated with Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, which built its early reputation on boysenberry preserves. Today, a handful of Central Coast and Northern California farms still grow them for u-pick. The fruit is large, dark maroon to black when ripe, and has a rich, wine-like flavor. Harvest events and U-pick windows follow the same window — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Can you pick your own boysenberry in California?
- Yes — California has pick-your-own boysenberry farms where you can harvest your own. See the Gather Grove U-pick boysenberry guide for locations and seasons.
- Are boysenberry 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.