Capay Valley Almond Festival

February 21-22, 2026, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Esparto Community Park
Esparto, CA
Free admission, facebook.com/ events/ 1402191478082010/
 Esparto Regional Chamber of Commerce (530) 787-3242

Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Always held the last Sunday in February, the 111th Capay Valley Almond Festival in 2022 celebrates more than 100 years of almonds, one of California's top farm crops.

Join the 2026 Capay Valley Almond Festival! Celebrating over 100 years of tradition, family, and small-town charm, the festival kicks off on Saturday with Family Day to a weekend full of memories, smiles, and all things almond! Bring the kids, the grandparents, the neighbors… everyone is welcome!

Then on Sunday get ready for our Main Festival Day, where the adventure takes you up the breathtaking Capay Valley. Follow the trail of soft white blossoms as they guide you through rolling orchards and stunning blue mountains.

• The famous Almond Roca
• BBQ Oysters grilled to perfection
• Local vendors, handmade goods, treats & treasures
• Live music + good vibes around every corner
• Classic small-town fun you won’t find anywhere else!

Festivities, music, arts & crafts exhibits and sales, a huge car show, wine and olive oil tastings are featured in Capay Valley's six towns along Highway 16 in northwestern Yolo County.

ESPARTO

Esparto, the festival headquarters, will hold festivities in the Community Park with crafters, tastings, book sales, and live music performances all day. Pancake Breakfast, Almond Baking Contest, Book Sale, Vintage Car Show, Clown, Esparto Fire Department BBQ. The Madison fire department organizes the big car show, featuring more than 100 classic automobiles and pick-up trucks. In the morning you can enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Esparto school, and later see who wins top honors in the Almond Cooking Contest.

Past Almond Festival included these great destinations:

CAPAY

The Almond Festival in the Capay is always a great time but its just not complete without a stop at the Road Trip Bar and Grill for some great food and a little "Rockin" Country! In Capay, enjoy live music in the patio at Road Trip Bar & Grill, or check out the motorcycles at Capay Junction, a popular spot for bikers.

BROOKS

In Brooks, the tasting room at Capay Valley Vineyards will be open; stop to try their newly released Sparkling Tempranillo. The Séka Hills room offers wine and olive oil tastings; there will be live music by the patio and fire pit here, as well. Also, a favorite -- Cache Creek Casino!

GUINDA

In Guinda, there are more crafters, tastings, and a petting zoo, along with an exhibit of antique farm machinery. Be sure to stop for a bite to eat at Guinda Commons, known for delicious sandwiches made with their home-smoked meats. Rumsey will host an art show, organic produce stands (Full Belly Farm is a regular at this event), a silent auction, and special children's area with hands-on farm activities and demonstrations. Music will be played all day here as well. Food-wise, you'll have a hard time resisting the wood-fired pizza.

RUMSEY

Rumsey has hayrides over the historic Rumsey Bridge. There's an art show, crafts fair, silent auction, bluegrass music, local produce and food for sale such as wood fired pizza.

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