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Grain Festivals in California

1 grain festival in California — season runs June through August.

Upcoming in 2026

Ardenwood Historic Wheat Harvest

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Fremont

In 4 weeks
Grains

A living-history wheat harvest at Ardenwood Historic Farm where visitors watch a 1930s threshing machine in action and try threshing, winnowing, and grinding wheat berries by hand.

Frequently asked

When is grain season in California?
Grain harvest in California runs June through August, depending on crop and elevation. Winter wheat planted in the fall is harvested in June and July in the Central Valley. Specialty grains — including emmer, einkorn, and heritage wheat varieties — are grown by small farms in the Sacramento Valley and coastal valleys, often featured at artisan grain festivals and farm events. Harvest events and U-pick windows follow the same window — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
Can you pick your own grain in California?
Browse the Gather Grove U-pick directory to find pick-your-own farms near you.
Are grain 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.