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Nut Festivals in California
3 nut festivals in California — season runs September through November.
Upcoming in 2026
Madera Pomegranate, Fruit & Nut Festival
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Madera · Free
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PomegranatesNuts
A free Central Valley celebration of Madera's pomegranates, fruits, and nuts.
Newberry Springs Pistachio Festival
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Newberry Springs · Free
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Nuts
An annual celebration of the local pistachio harvest in the high-desert community of Newberry Springs, featuring vendors, food, and family activities.
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Frequently asked
- When is nut season in California?
- Nut harvest season in California runs September through November, depending on the variety. Walnuts and almonds come in first (August–September), followed by pecans and chestnuts in October and November. The Central Valley — Sacramento Valley for walnuts, San Joaquin Valley for almonds — produces the majority of the world's supply of both. Chestnut farms in the Sierra Nevada foothills (El Dorado and Amador counties) offer u-pick in October. Pistachio harvest peaks in September in the San Joaquin Valley. Harvest events and U-pick windows follow the same window — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Can you pick your own nut in California?
- Yes — California has pick-your-own nut farms where you can harvest your own. See the Gather Grove U-pick nut guide for locations and seasons.
- Are nut 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.
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