Mountain Mandarin Festival

When

November 20–22, 2026 · Fri–SunFri 10 AM – 5 PM; Sat 9 AM – 5 PM; Sun 10 AM – 4 PM

Where

The Grounds, 700 Event Center Dr., Roseville, CA (2026 venue), Auburn, CA, US · Sierra Foothills

Admission

Kids under 10 free; Juniors (11–17) $8; General $14; Seniors (60+) $10; Friday special $8. Season passes available.

Cadence

Annual · weekend before Thanksgiving (mid-to-late November)

The Mountain Mandarin Festival celebrates the annual harvest of sweet, foothills-grown mandarin oranges from the Sierra Nevada foothills of Placer County. Held the weekend before Thanksgiving, it features fresh mandarins, citrus-inspired foods and drinks, artisan crafts, live music, and family activities. For 2026 the long-running event is being held at The Grounds in Roseville.

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