U-Pick Grapes in California
3 farms where you can pick your own grape.
Grape harvest in California runs August through October depending on variety and region. Wine grapes are picked first in the Central Coast and North Coast (Napa, Sonoma) starting in August, with inland regions following through October. Table grapes from the San Joaquin Valley peak in August and September. Harvest festivals and grape stomp events cluster in September and October, coinciding with peak crush season at wineries. These 3 pick-your-own grape farmslet you harvest straight from the source — check the map for one near you, and a farm's own site for current hours before you go.
Argyres Orchard
U-pick · Sep–Oct
Camino · Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM (late September until fruit is picked)
A classic Apple Hill orchard where you pick your own apples and Concord grapes from trees over 80 years old.
Harris Orchards
U-pick · May–Jun
Ripon · In season (mid-May to ~November): 8:30am-6:30pm, last orchard entry 6pm; closed Wednesdays
PeachesA century-old family orchard in Ripon where you can pick sweet cherries by the bucket each May and June.
The Urban Edge Farm
U-pick · Apr–Oct
Brentwood · Organic · Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM, Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sun 9 AM–4 PM
Apricots
Mixed
Nectarines
PluotsA 34-acre family-run organic farm in Brentwood with U-pick orchards, flowers, and a year-round farm store.
Frequently asked
- When is grape season in California?
- Grape harvest in California runs August through October depending on variety and region. Wine grapes are picked first in the Central Coast and North Coast (Napa, Sonoma) starting in August, with inland regions following through October. Table grapes from the San Joaquin Valley peak in August and September. Harvest festivals and grape stomp events cluster in September and October, coinciding with peak crush season at wineries. Harvest events and U-pick windows follow the same window — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Where can you pick your own grape near you in California?
- Gather Grove lists pick-your-own grape farms across California with their crops, season, and location. Use the map and filters to find one near you.
- Do U-pick grape farms require a reservation?
- Some do and some don't — each farm's page notes whether a reservation is required. Seasons and hours shift with the weather, so it's always worth checking the farm's own site before you go.
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