Where, When and More to Find an Fruit Festival Near You!

Scroll down this page for many miscellaneous fruit and vegetable festivals sorted by country and state Or click on the links immediately below for listings of specific fruit and vegetable festivals in the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia. 

• Apple festivals
• Blackberry festivals
• Blueberry festivals
• Cherry Festivals
• Corn festivals
• Easter egg hunts
• Fall / Harvest Festivals
• Octoberfests
• Peach Festivals
• Pear festivals
• Pumpkin Festivals
• Strawberry festivals
• Tomato festivals

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Miscellaneous Fruit and Vegetable Festivals
(Not covered in the list above)

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United States

Alabama

• Franklin County Watermelon Festival - August 14-15, 2009
  Russellville, AL. 50,000 attended last year. Watermelon t-shirts for sale! Antique car show, tractor show, motorcycle and street rod show, live outdoor free concerts, arts and crafts, food,  games for the kids, watermelon contest, free inside entertainment in the historic Roxy theatre,  and much more. Everyone invited!

Arkansas

• Tontitown Grape Festival - August
  Tontitown, AR. A queen and her court reign over the festivities, which include a spaghetti dinner for about 8,000 people, a pancake breakfast, a foot race, a book sale, arts and crafts, and a "rustic relics" display.
• Watermelon Festival - early August
  209 W. South Street, Cave City, AR 72521. Phone: 870-283-7333. Cave City is home to the Cave City Watermelon Festival held every year in August. For a town that is usually just a wide spot in the road, Cave City comes to life this time of year. Cars pack the streets and crowds of people line the sidewalks. And don’t even think of trying to get through town during the Watermelon Festival Parade. There is only one street through town, and it’s the main highway, which is the town’s Main Street. Signs around town announce the dates of the Festival, stores run specials, and contestants line up to compete for the title of Queen Melon. Excitement is in the air, and everyone is waiting for the big day to arrive.Events begin on Thursday and run all through the weekend. A pancake breakfast on Saturday is a favorite with hot pancakes, lots of sweet syrup and a sunrise that paints Main Street with a warm glow. The rest of the day you’ll find food, fun and singing at the park. And then on Saturday they have the big parade, with floats, politicians and beauty queens. Follow the parade over to the park for a day of, singing, political speeches, craft booths, and the Grand Finale; the free watermelon feast!

California - in chronological order

• Mustard Festival - January-March (many events over that period)
  Napa, CA. Phone: 707-938-1133. See these pages: Calendar of Events, Purchase Your Tickets and Merchandise, and Ticket & Lodging Packages, and Mid-week Special Offers or Join the Email List
• Annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival - February (it was on the 13th to 22nd in 2009)
  Indio, CA.  2008 had music with headliners such as LeAnn Rimes and Heart in the Aladdin Concert Pavilion. The Presidents’ Day Grand Parade entertained fairgoers, with more than 230 entrants marching the streets of Indio; and a record 8,382 exhibits in 2008.
• California Nut Festival - February 21-24
  Chico, California. The California Nut Festival is a comprehensive community based festival of everything imaginable that is related to nuts. The Nut Festival started as a gem of an idea in 2005 and grew through the work of over 35 volunteers and 15 businesses and organizations. We view 'em on the trees, eat 'em by the handfuls and study 'em for the benefits. The Festival is four full days of interesting events aimed at every type of audience. We will fill your mind with useful ideas, your mouth with great flavors and your heart with good times.
• Grapefruit Festival - April
  Borrego Springs, CA. - That's all I know about this one.  Anyone have more information, like their website?  If so, please write me!
• Onion Festival - April
  Imperial, CA. - That's all I know about this one.  Anyone have more information, like their website?  If so, please write me!
• Orange Blossom - April
  Lindsay, CA.  Yearly Events of the Festival: Coronation of Queen and her court, Church Service for Honored Person followed by Tea Reception, Bank of Sierra Mixer, Lindsay Cultural Arts Reception, Pancake Breakfast at City Hall, Parade beginning at the City Park and ending at Mirage Avenue at the Dollar Store parking lot, Festival at Sweet Brier Plaza, Dance at Sweet Brier Plaza, Carnival at the Olive Bowl.
• Orange Blossom - April
  Riverside, CA. Their website has been replaced by unrelated advertisements.  This event may be history.
• Apple Blossom Festival - April 26 and 27, 2008
  Ives Park and the Sebastopol Veterans Memorial Building, 282 High Street, Sebastopol, CA. (Parade on Main St.).
  Admission: General Adult: $7, Senior (62+) & Students 11-17, $5. Children 10 and under are FREE!  Festival Hours: Saturday, 10am-6pm Sunday, 10am-5pm. Parade is at 10am until about noon on Saturday. PLEASE NO PETS AT THE FESTIVAL, THANK YOU! The Festival begins with a community parade on Saturday morning at 10am until about noon.  Events continue throughout the weekend for all ages and interests. Food, drink and nonstop entertainment as well as crafts galore will delight all your senses. For questions, contact the Sebastopol Area Chamber of Commerce 1-877-828-4748 or events@sebastopol.org , April
• Indio National Date Festival
  Phone: 760-347-0676
• Asparagus Festival - April
  Stockton, CA. The Stockton Asparagus Festival is a three-day, multi-event, food, and entertainment festival, which celebrates asparagus. The festival features two performing stages, an Asparagus Alley with the best deep fried asparagus found anywhere, one of the finest celebrity chef cooking demonstration kitchens, a fabulous Spear-Its of the Valley wine and beer pavilion, a craft show, 600 booths, displays and exhibits in the show.
• Fallbrook Avocado Festival - April
  Fallbrook, CA.  The annual Avocado Festival draws thousands of people to our quiet village each year. It is definitely a day for the “wearing of the green,” as green is the most prominent color found in the booths, worn in the form of hats, and in the form of a signature T-shirt. Come prepared to visit the many craft and food booths—you can never go hungry at the Avocado Festival. Colorful booths line Main and Alvarado Street featuring unique clothing, hats, arts, crafts, jewelry, and farm-fresh produce for purchase. A variety of bands and other live entertainment are offered for the pleasure of festival-goers. Beer gardens and numerous food vendors cater to every whim.
• Castroville Artichoke Festival - May
  11261 Crane Street, Castroville, CA 95012. Monterey County. Phone: (831) 633-6545. Email: info@artichoke-festival.org. Usually held in mid May. Directions: Off Hwy 1 at Castroville Exit. MAY 17 - 18, 2008 Castroville, CA
  TICKETS ON SALE at the Door $8 Adults/$4 Children 12 and under. PARADE: Our sanctioned parade is one of the largest and most colorful of its kind. Two days of live music! Everything from Swing to Mariachi, Country to 50's Rock & Roll. Games, face paints, clowns, stilt walkers, puppets and more! Artichokes fried, sautéed, grilled, marinated, pickled, fresh, and creamed in soup. Plus foods from the many ethnic groups that give this area its character. The area's finest showcase the versatility and unique techniques for preparing and using artichokes. Sample the best from the area's award winning producers. Unique gifts and apparel crafted by artisans from throughout the country. Plus artichoke souvenirs galore! Artichokes and more, fresh from the heart of the salad bowl. Hop a bus to the artichoke patch for grower talks and photo ops. Please No Pets
• Prune Festival - May
  Campbell, CA. - That's all I know about this one.  Anyone have more information, like their website?  If so, please write me!
• Raisin Festival - early May (in 2008: April 30 - May 4)
  Downtown Selma - Lincoln Park, Selma, CA. Carnival, Food & Craft Booths, Art, Baking, Floriculture, Photography and Poetry Competitions, All Day Entertainment, Raisin Royalty Coronation - Friday, May 2 - 6:30 PM. For more information call 891-2235.
• Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras - Memorial Day weekend
  17000 Monterey Rd., Morgan Hill, CA 95037. Phone: 408-778-1786. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. From young children, to wine connoisseurs, there is something for everybody. See these pages for Daily Events, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Vendors, Free Parking, Fun Run, Weather. Downtown Morgan Hill, Outdoor Community Center Amphitheater and Surrounding area. FREE ADMISSION & PARKING. In 2009: May 23, 2009: 10 am - 7 pm and May 24, 2009: 10 am - 6 pm.
• Gourd Festival - June
  Welburn Gourd Farm, Fallbrook, CA. 
• Cantaloupe Festival - July
  Firebaugh,  CA. - That's all I know about this one.  Anyone have more information, like their website? If so, please write me! 
• Gilroy Garlic Festival - Always the last full weekend in July! (in 2008: July 25-27)
  Gilroy, CA. Feast on food laced with over two tons of fresh garlic, enjoy three stages of musical entertainment, shop in arts and crafts, view the great garlic cook-off and other celebrity cooking demonstrations, spend time in the children's area, visit interactive displays set up by many of our sponsors, soak up some glorious sunshine, and mingle with a fun bunch of garlic-loving people?
• Cantaloupe Round up Festival – Late July or August – July 24-27, 2008
  Tripple V Farms, Dunckle Park, Firebaugh, CA. Phone:  (559) 659.2043. Anyone have more information, like their website?  If so, please write me!
• Blackberry Festival - August
  Lower Lake, CA.  - That's all I know about this one.  Anyone have more information, like their website?  If so, please write me!
• Dry Bean Festival - August
  Tracy, CA. 
• Corning Olive Festival - August
  Corning, CA. For more information, Contact Valanne Cardenas, Manager at Phone: 530-824-5550.
• Rare Fruits - August  -
  Petaluma, CA.
• Tofu Festival - August
  Los Angeles, CA.
• Annual Oakley Almond Festival - mid September
  O'Hara Park, O'Hara Ave & Cypress, Oakley, CA 94561. Parade, Car Show, Sports on the Delta & Boat Show, Diaper Derby, Cooking Contest, Lots of Almonds and Almond Festival Souvenirs, Food, Games for the kids, Arts & Crafts
• Annual Loomis Eggplant Festival - late September  or early October. 
  Loomis Station Plaza, Loomis, CA. Northern California. Directions: On Taylor Road between Horseshoe Bar Road and Webb Street from 10am -5pm. Arts, crafts, food, wine garden, and contests, including free entertainment all day long. Our food vendors will be offering everything from pizza, eggplant parmesan, eggplant pakora, seafood, hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ dishes, snacks and cold beverages for every taste! The Chamber Showcase features many of our local businesses, including a Farmer’s Market and a Home & Garden Showcase. We have a lot to offer our festival guests – you’ll find countless give-a-ways and raffles in this area. Little House of Eggplant will feature our trademark eggplant festival merchandise, with t-shirts, aprons, cookbooks, magnets, and much more
• Kelseyville Pear Festival - September
  PO Box 384, Kelseyville, CA 95451. Lake County. Phone: (707) 279-9022 or (707) 279-2581. Festival with a petting zoo, train rides, crafts, food, music arts and a parade. Directions: Take Hwy 29 to Downtown exit. Main Street, Kelseyville.
• Grape - September
  Lodi, CA.
• Gourd - September
  Zittel Farms, Folsom, CA.
• Lemon - September
  Ventura, CA.
• Walnut Festival - September
  Upper Lake, CA. - That's all I know about this one.  Anyone have more information, like their website?  If so, please write me!
• California Avocado Festival - early   October
  Carpinteria, CA. The Avocado Festival has evolved into one of the largest festivals in California with three days of fabulous food, terrific music, and great safe family fun. The Festival is home to the world's largest vat of guacamole amongst many other avocado & food dishes to pick from. Don’t miss the “Best Guacamole Contest” and Avocado Auction at the Avocado Performing Stage on Sunday at 8th Street. Stroll through the Arts & Crafts Venue between 8th and 6th Street on Saturday and Sunday or visit the Commercial Marketplace at the 900 block on Linden Ave. all three days. Head to 7th Street for the Kid's Block Party. There will be lots of fun games, face painting and bouncers. Back by popular demand will be the Avocado Rock Climbing Wall.
• Dried Fruit and Nut Festival - October
  Winters, CA. - That's all I know about this one.  Anyone have more information, like their website?  If so, please write me!
• Gourd - October
  Palmdale, CA. - That's all I know about this one.  Anyone have more information, like their website?  If so, please write me!
• Mountain Mandarin Festival - Festival held the weekend before Thanksgiving every year
  Gold Country Fairgrounds, Newcastle, CA 95658. Placer County. Phone: (916) 663-1918. Open: 9 am - 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Owari Satsuma Mandarin Oranges
• Mushroom Festival - December
  Arcata, CA. - That's all I know about this one.  Anyone have more information, like their website?  If so, please write me!
• Tamale Festival - December
  Indio, CA.

Georgia

• Vidalia Onion Festival - Late April (over 30 years)
  Vidalia, GA.  Phone: (912) 538-8687. The festival lasts an entire weekend and normally kicks off with the opening ceremonies on Thursday night, featuring a themed children’s parade and several special performances. Friday brings a fun-filled street dance, where you can eat to your heart’s content. On Saturday and Sunday enjoy the arts and crafts festival or attend the air show, for a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Blue Angels or the Canadian Snowbirds Demonstration Team! Don’t forget to catch the Vidalia Sweet Onion cook-off and our Georgia folk-life play, “Tales from the Altamaha”.

Hawaii

• Maui Onion Festival - First Weekend in May
  Kaanapli, HI. Phone: (808) 875-0457. Sweet onions served many ways, from onion rings to onion pizza, gumbo and onions smothered on chicken, goat cheese, etc. They have an onion recipe contest, an onion eating contest and a parade. For information, contact Whalers Village at 808-661-4567 or email info@whalersvillage.com. Media contact: Charlene Kauhane of Kauhane Communications, Inc. at info@kauhanecommunications.com or call 808-243-2290.

Massachusetts

• Acushnet Apple-Peach Festival - Annually in early September (just after Labor Day)
  Acushnet, MA. Yard sales and farm stands line the main street of Acushnet. All leading to the center where the real action takes place. Freshly picked produce, homemade peach, apple, & custard, pies and pastries to market. Along with a variety of homemade foods to select from, including Chorizo Sandwiches

Michigan

• The National Cherry Festival - first week in July 1. Traverse City, MI. Events calendar.
  Celebrating 80 years with parades, competitive events, fun events, children's events, food, arts and crafts, car and truck show, and air show and new events including a feast of cherries and local wines and a world record attempt to host the world's largest cherry pancake breakfast.

Mississippi

• Mississippi Pecan Festival - Sept. 25, 26 and 27, 2009
  Richton, MS 39476. Phone: 601-964-8201. Email: fulmerrichton@aol.com. Admission $8.00, Children 4 & under free. Enjoy some of the South's finest foods. Shop at over 250 booths from all over the region. Sit and enjoy the most exciting stage in Mississippi. Listen to Bluegrass and Gospel music in the shade of huge pecan trees. Enjoy all the events that have made the MS Pecan Festival the favorite among families.
• Mize Watermelon Festival - Saturday, July 18, 2009
  Mize, Mississippi

Montana

• Montana State Chokecherry Festival - annually, on the first Saturday after Labor Day
  408 Northeast Main Street, Lewistown, MT 59457. Phone: 535-5436. Email: lewchamb@midrivers.com. The Chokecherry, a small, maroon-colored fruit with a puckery taste that grows wild in Montana, will reign supreme on the first Saturday after Labor Day. It's a time of wholesome fun for everyone from tiny tykes to Grandpa. Attended by close to 3,000 people, the day starts with the Kiwanis Club serving an outdoor breakfast at Main Street and Second Avenue. On the menu is pancakes, served with -- what - else -- Chokecherry Syrup. From a Chokecherry pit-spitting contest to art & craft booths (over 160 in 2007), a 5k and 1 mile run/walk. Chokecherry culinary contest, children activities, free entertainment, the day is literally packed with fun things to do. Also included is a classic car show. A visitor writes on September 24, 2008: "You should check out the Chokecherry Festival in Lewistown Montana! It is amazing!! Parade, food venders, crafts, and a ton of natural products all made from the local Chokecherries there! They have a chokecherry spitting contest with the winner being crowned King of the Festival! There is musical Entertainment also! It precedes by one day the Utica Montana What the Hay day! Where local ranchers compete for prizes with hay bale creations for miles in the fields while the public can get a ballot and vote while driving through the area and stopping at yet another craft bazarre in Utica! they are both simply amazing. "

New York

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

Utah

• Black Island Farms Harvest Festival - carrots, pumpkins, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, produce for sale, parking provide free, snacks and refreshment stand, musical entertainment, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, farm animals, events at your location (call for info)
  3178 S. 3000 W., Syracuse, UT 84075. Phone: 801 5407932. Fax: 801 5407932. Email: dorathylaw@msn.com. Directions: Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: mid-September to November 1, Monday to Thursday, 4pm to 10pm Friday 4pm to midnight Saturday 10am to midnight Sunday 1pm to 5pm. Payment: Cash, Check. Cabbage, squash, gourds, onions. (ADDED: September 12, 2008)

Washington, D.C.

Washington State

Canada

British Columbia

Manitoba

Nova Scotia

Ontario

Britain (England, Scotland and Wales)

Australia

Japan

(English websites)

• Hills Garlic Festival - in New Denver; September (1st Sunday after Labour Day weekend); at Centennial Park; arts & crafts, lots of food  2005 photos
• South Cariboo Garlic Festival - in Forest Grove; mid-Agust

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