Tomato Festivals in California 2026
3 tomato festivals this year.
Tomato season in California peaks July through September. Processing tomatoes dominate the Central Valley acreage, but fresh market tomatoes thrive at farms up and down the state. Heirloom varieties are widely available at farmers markets and farm stands from July onward. The Capay Valley and Woodland area in Yolo County produce excellent field tomatoes; the Tomato Festival in Woodland celebrates the harvest each August. Look for tomatoes that are heavy for their size, deeply colored, and fragrant at the stem end. Below are the 3 tomato festivals on California's 2026 calendar — each with its dates, location, and a map.
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Capay Tomato Festival
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Capay
A celebration of heirloom and cherry tomatoes at Capay Organic Farm with tastings, tractor rides, live music, and farm tours.
Woodland Tomato Fest (Farmers Market)
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Woodland · Free
Woodland's tomato celebration lives on as a morning Tomato Fest at the downtown farmers market — tastings, local growers, and Yolo County's signature crop.
Fairfield Tomato & Vine Festival
August 15–16, 2026 · Sat–Sun
Fairfield · Free
A free, two-day downtown celebration of Solano County's tomato harvest with food, music, and a wine garden.
Frequently asked
- When is tomato season in California?
- Tomato season in California peaks July through September. Processing tomatoes dominate the Central Valley acreage, but fresh market tomatoes thrive at farms up and down the state. Heirloom varieties are widely available at farmers markets and farm stands from July onward. The Capay Valley and Woodland area in Yolo County produce excellent field tomatoes; the Tomato Festival in Woodland celebrates the harvest each August. Look for tomatoes that are heavy for their size, deeply colored, and fragrant at the stem end. Harvest events and U-pick windows follow the same window — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Can you pick your own tomato in California?
- Yes — California has pick-your-own tomato farms where you can harvest your own. See the Gather Grove U-pick tomato guide for locations and seasons.
- Are tomato 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.