U-Pick Grapes in California
4 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. Crush season at wineries peaks in September and October. These 4 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.
Murray Family Farms
U-pick · Apr–Jun
Bakersfield · Organic · Weekends only; April 1–26: 10 AM–5 PM, May 2–24: 9 AM–3 PM, May 30+: 8 AM–2 PM
Blueberries
Mixed Berries
BlackberriesA sprawling 320-acre Bakersfield farm where families pick cherries, strawberries, and berries from spring into early summer.
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.
Grape Harvest in California 2026: Crush Season & U-Pick
California grape harvest — crush season — runs August through October, from Sonoma to the San Joaquin Valley. Here's when each region picks and where to pick your own table grapes.
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. Crush season at wineries peaks in September and October. U-pick windows follow the same season — check each farm's 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.