Peach Festivals in California 2026
5 peach festivals this year.
Peach season in California runs June through August, peaking in July. The San Joaquin Valley — Fresno, Tulare, and Kings counties — produces the bulk of the crop, but the best u-pick experiences are found in the foothills: Brentwood in Contra Costa County, and the Reedley/Sanger area in Fresno County. Early-season varieties like May Crest and June Pride give way to Yellow Freestone and O'Henry in midsummer. A ripe peach smells intensely fruity and gives slightly to gentle pressure near the stem. Below are the 5 peach festivals on California's 2026 calendar — each with its dates, location, and a map.
Want to pick your own peach in California?
U-pick Peach farms in California →Full season guide: when to go, what to look for, and tips for your visit.
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Organic Stone Fruit Jubilee & Small Farm Expo
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Kingsburg
Nectarines
PluotsA summer celebration of organic peaches, nectarines, plums and other stone fruit straight from Central Valley farms.
Marysville Peach Festival
July 17–18, 2026 · Fri–Sat
Marysville · Free
A free two-day celebration of peaches in the historic heart of California's peach country.
Apple Hill Summer Harvest Days
July 29 – August 6, 2026
Camino · Free
MixedA summer trail event spotlighting Apple Hill's stone fruits, berries, and farm-fresh bounty.
Earlier in 2026
Fresno County Blossom Trail
February 4 – March 15, 2026
Sanger · Free
A free 62-mile self-guided drive through Fresno County orchards in pink-and-white bloom.
Hughson Fruit and Nut Festival
April 25–26, 2026 · Sat–Sun
Hughson · Free
A free Central Valley street fair celebrating Hughson's fruit and nut harvest.
Frequently asked
- When is peach season in California?
- Peach season in California runs June through August, peaking in July. The San Joaquin Valley — Fresno, Tulare, and Kings counties — produces the bulk of the crop, but the best u-pick experiences are found in the foothills: Brentwood in Contra Costa County, and the Reedley/Sanger area in Fresno County. Early-season varieties like May Crest and June Pride give way to Yellow Freestone and O'Henry in midsummer. A ripe peach smells intensely fruity and gives slightly to gentle pressure near the stem. Harvest events and U-pick windows follow the same window — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Can you pick your own peach in California?
- Yes — California has pick-your-own peach farms where you can harvest your own. See the Gather Grove U-pick peach guide for locations and seasons.
- Are peach 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.