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Fig Festivals in California 2026
1 fig festival this year.
Fig season in California runs July through October, with two distinct crops. The first (breba) crop comes in June and July on the previous year's wood; the main crop follows August through October and is larger and sweeter. The San Joaquin Valley — Fresno and Madera counties — produces the majority of California's commercial figs, mostly Black Mission and Calimyrna varieties. Fresh figs are highly perishable; u-pick and farm stand figs are among the few ways to taste them truly tree-ripe. Below is the fig festival on California's 2026 calendar — each with its dates, location, and a map.
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Frequently asked
- When is fig season in California?
- Fig season in California runs July through October, with two distinct crops. The first (breba) crop comes in June and July on the previous year's wood; the main crop follows August through October and is larger and sweeter. The San Joaquin Valley — Fresno and Madera counties — produces the majority of California's commercial figs, mostly Black Mission and Calimyrna varieties. Fresh figs are highly perishable; u-pick and farm stand figs are among the few ways to taste them truly tree-ripe. Harvest events and U-pick windows follow the same window — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Can you pick your own fig in California?
- Yes — California has pick-your-own fig farms where you can harvest your own. See the Gather Grove U-pick fig guide for locations and seasons.
- Are fig 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.