Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Riverside County, California? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Riverside County, California, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!
New! As inflation remains high, see this page for
reliable (tested) brands of generic canning lids at lower
costs, and cost-saving measures for
getting fruit and vegetables and home canning.
If you are having a hard time
finding canning lids, I've used these, and they're a great price & ship in 2 days.
New! Road tripping and camping is a great way to have a fun, safe and inexpensive family trip. The national and state parks and monuments are open, and campgrounds usually cost between $10 and $40 per night. September to November is the best camping weather. See our new website Road Tripping and Camping.com for tips, tricks, guides, checklists and info about parks, monuments and other places to visit.
New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, Active Federal facilities even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas
Note: Beware the copycat websites like the one that stole our name and uses .farm extension: they copied my work and do NOT even update the info! I make updates EVERY day. They use tech tricks to get higher rankings, but have many more inaccuracies and out-dated info. Obviously, I cannot check every farm every day, but I do check as many as I can every day, and respond to all requests. They don't. Don't support the scammers!
Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know! I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!
What's in season in November 2024, and other timely information:
Notes for November 2024: Crop growth is slowing down, except for Christmas tree farms and if you live in southern California, southern Texas, Florida or along the Gulf coast where citrus are starting, and believe it or not, the blueberry and strawberry season in those areas is about to begin. See your state harvest calendar . This year, much of the country is still seeing mild weather, so lettuce, peas, broccoli, cabbage and other greens are thriving. And this is a good time to get a canner and learn how to preserve foods for the winter, like canning some applesauce, apple butter or jam, which make great gifts. As do your own homemade specialty liqueurs! How about homemade cranberry sauce or a pumpkin pie made from a real pumpkin for the holidays? See our comprehensive list of easy home canning, jam and jelly making, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. A fun winter activity is to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me!
Valentine's Day - February 14 - See this website for Valentines Day history, facts and Amazon's top picks for fast, easy, inexpensive gifts for the man, woman or children in your life!
Easter will be April 4, 2021 - if you want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt!
Children's Consignment Sales occur in both the Spring and Fall See our companion website to find a local community or church kid's consignment sale!
Riverside County, California U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county
Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map
Riverside County
-
123 Farm - Organic, Olive festival, pumpkin patch- already gathered
from the field, Fall festival, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals,
birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties
10600 Highland Springs Avenue, Cherry Valley, CA 92223. Phone: 951 845 1151. Open: Saturdays from 10am to 2 pm. NOTE: This is NOT pick your own olives. But they do have a unique experience to see olives being pressed into fgresh olive oil, which is why I included it here. The 10th annual Olive festival on October 18-20 & 25-27 from 11 am - 5 pm (2019 dates) is a festival celebrating olive-inspired dishes, local wines, cheeses, farm activities & olive oil. With over 750 olive trees growing on our farm, the olive festival is celebration of the olive fruit and an opportunity to learn about the health benefits. Join us as we pick and press our own olive oil. Directions: Exit the I-10, Highland Springs Avenue, drive about 7 Minutes North until the Road ends in a 90-Degree left turn. You are now in Cherry Valley Avenue West. Make a right turn into Overland trail and Enter into the Highland Springs Resort after a few hundred feet. You have arrived!. Click here for a map and directions. Lavender Harvest and Distillation in June Pumpkin Festival in September Olive Harvest in October. We are certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, only. Fine Dining Restaurant. During the olive festival, a pumpkin patch will be taking place at the organic galleries with festive desserts, drinks, decorations and games. Admission to the pumpkin patch is included in the olive festival. To learn more about the pumpkin patch please visit the PUMPKIN PATCH WEBSITE.(UPDATED: October 21, 2019, JBS) -
B&R Organic Cherry Orchard (Formerly Wohlgemuth's Cherry Orchard) -
ORGANIC
cherries
1106 E. Eleventh Street, Beaumont, CA 92223. Phone: 951 845-1548 (No calls after 7pm Please). Email: cherrykol@msn.com. Open:Usually June, 8 am to 4 pm, closed Mondays. Restrooms, sell strudel. Organic since the 1940's. -
Cali-Dragon Farm and Orchard - permanently closed
Riverside, CA 92506. UPDATE for 2019, The owner tells me they have relocated and no longer have Pick-Your-Own - Genesis Farms - Uses natural growing practices,
beets, carrots, flowers, herbs or spices, peppers, other vegetables, farm
animals
49575 Dove Drive, Aguanga, CA 92536. Phone: 562-912-2748. Email: GenisisFarm@mail.com. Open: Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me, their last reported hours were You May come anytime, please call first, or Email me for a desired time. Directions: When you are ready to come email me and I will send you a map. Do not trust internet mapping services or GPS as roads they think are here are not. Click here for a map and directions. I grow selected vegetables, melons, and herbs year round. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only. I have 4 very large shade houses and 7 greenhouses which are available for rent if you want to grow your own produce. I will provide water and advise and maintain your crops for you. - Guldseth Cherry Orchard
-
ORGANIC
cherries, farmstand
9150 Whispering Pines Road, Cherry Valley, CA 92223. Phone: (951) 845-2490. Open: Cherry Season Hours are 9 am to 5 pm on Monday to Saturday, and from 12 pm to 5 pm on Sunday, from mid-May through June approximately Call before coming Directions: The orchard is located in Cherry Valley, CA off the 10 & 60 freeways. Click here for a map and directions. This is a U PICK Cherry Orchard. Everything is Organically Grown. Family owned and operated. Payment: Cash, credit cards. Also, already-picked crops in the farm stand; Harvest Dates: Loquats and Plums in June, Apricots in July, Peaches in August, Vegetables in August through November, Walnuts in Fall. Call for latest harvest update. All Produce is picked fresh DAILY. We usually have spinach, peppers, carrots, corn, tomatoes, squash, chives, beets, cucumbers, onions, peaches, plums, nectarines, apples, berries and more. Bring your kids for a special outing or to learn about gardening. The vegetable stand is open nearly all year long. Check for availability. Organic Cherries - Free to eat off trees while picking. -
Providence Farm - 2024 permanently closed,
cherries, grapes, pears, peaches, Honey from hives on the farm, and
prepicked produce, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday
parties
40376 Brookside Avenue, Cherry Valley, CA 92223. Email: mycherryfarm@yahoo.com. Open: 2024 permanently closed UPDATE for 2024: They are permanently closed It looks like they permanently closed after 2018. -
Sunmist
fruit - tangerines, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food
43678 Via Escalo, Temecula, CA 92590. Phone: (626) 898-7800. Email: sales@sunmistfruit.com. Open: Saturday 10am to 2pm Sunday 10am to 2pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: June 19, 2021) -
Temecula Berry Co - blueberries, Honey from hives on the farm,
Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for
info)
39700 Cantrell Rd, Temecula, CA 92591. Phone: 951 225-5552. Email: mike@temeculaberryco.com. Open: opening for the Season at the beginning of May, from 8 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week through the first week in July. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: From I-15- head east on Rancho California Road Turn left at Butterfield Stage Road Turn left on La Serena. Turn right on Walcott. After one mile, Walcott turns into Cantrell Road Continue straight and follow the signs to the Farm. Click here for a map and directions. Friday Night Movies at the farm; Every Friday night in June at 8pm Blueberry Bread on Monday mornings at 10:30 Nana's Storytime every Tuesday Morning at 9:00 and 10:30. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. .
A visitor writes on May 26, 2017: "It is always fun to pick blueberries and I love the farm. children are always having fun and its good to see the animals too. I always look to your website to see what is in season." - U-Pick Farm - citrus: grapefruit, pink and
white, lemons, tangelos and oranges
45-751 Aladdin Street, Indio, CA. Phone: 760-347-2494. Open: February through May, on Sunday and Monday only, 9am to 3pm. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only.
Comments from a visitor on February 22, 2011: "This is a family run farm where you can go into the orchards and pick your own grapefruit, pink and white, lemons, tangeloes and oranges. Nothing fancy, just the best tasting citrus ever at reasonable prices. Sold by the pound. I paid 20 cents a pound for the sweetest pink grapefriuts ever. Bring your own containers. They supply long picking poles. A little hard to find but well worth it. " - Unity
Farm -
Certified Organic, beans, beets,
broad beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplants, herbs or spices, melons,
onions, peas, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
4800 Crestmore Road, Rubidoux, CA 92509. Phone: 213-268-0455. Email: unityfarm@me.com. Open: 7 days a week 9 am to 5; please call ahead for appointment. Directions: Corner of Crestmore and Loring Ranch Road. Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. Before you go, call to verify that they are still offering U-pick, they have no active web presence.
Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)
Farm markets and roadside stands
Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
Winery tours and wine tastings
Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
Looking for canning equipment and supplies?
Water bath canner with a jar rack
Pressure canners for gas, electric and induction stoves: Presto 23Qt or T-fal 22Qt
Canning scoop (this one is PERFECT)
Ball Blue book (most recent version)
Jars: 8oz canning jars for jams
Find Other types of farms:
Farm markets and roadside stands
Road trips and camping resources
Local Honey, apiaries, beekeepers
Consumer fraud and scams information
Home canning supplies at the best prices on the internet!
Maple Syrup Farms, sugarworks, maple syrup festivals
Environmental information and resources
Farms For Your Event for birthday parties, weddings, receptions, business meetings, retreats, etc.
Festivals - local fruit and vegetable festivals
Get the
most recent version of
the Ball Blue Book
