Capay Valley Almond Festival

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When: February 21–22, 2026 · Sat–SunSaturday: 10 AM – 4 PM (Family Day); Sunday: activities throughout the day, FFA Breakfast 7–11 AM, music 11 AM–4:30 PM
Where: Esparto Community Park, Esparto, CA, US · Central Valley
Admission: Free
Cadence: Annually in late February when the almond trees bloom

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💡 Pick up an Esparto Passport at the Chamber of Commerce tent on the square — it lists all event activities and helps you navigate locations across the Capay Valley region.

The Capay Valley Almond Festival is one of Northern California's longest-running harvest celebrations, marking the arrival of almond blossom season in Yolo County. The weekend features 60+ craft and food vendors, live music all day, an Almond Queen meet-and-greet, a car show, and festivities spreading across the nearby towns of Esparto, Rumsey, Guinda, and Brooks. Saturday kicks off with a Family Day at Esparto Community Park, followed by the main festival on Sunday.

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