Apple Hill Johnny Appleseed Festival

Johnny Appleseed Day Events (see applehill.com)

September 16-17, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Delfino Farms, Camino, CA (delfinofarms.com)

Johnny Appleseed's Birthday! Kids' activities will be held at Apple Hill ranches: Come Celebrate at the Apple Hill Farms!

27th Annual Kids Weekend & Johnny Appleseed Day at Delfino Farms. Bring the kids for mini cooking classes, a farm egg race, scarecrow making contest (Saturday only), mini pumpkin decorating, a Walkin’ Pie eating contest, and much more!

 Johnny Appleseed's Birthday honors our folk hero! Bring the kids to participating farms and experience a back-to-the-land experience and a simpler lifestyle. Maybe you'll see Johnny  planting a brand new orchard. Visitors can enjoy the variety of activities at participating farms. Look for the famous red Apple Hill logo that guarantees you are supporting the small family farms of the Apple Hill Growers. 

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Based on the character of Johnny Appleseed who in real life went by the name of John Chapman (September 26, 1774 – March 11, 1845), Apple Hill celebrates an annual festival in September near the official Johnny Appleseed Day which is September 26. Like the American pioneer who introduced apples to five states though his planting of nurseries, Apple Hill Growers Association has spread its roots and has grown from 16 farmer members to many more, ranking as one of the largest concentrations of apple growers in California.

More than 750,000 visitors have toured the area in past years to visit you-pick farms; buy fresh apples and apple products; chop Christmas trees; eat lunch; and stop at a local brewery, spa and wineries.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.