The Fall season is a vibrant and inspiring time for the UC Master Gardener Program. As the days grow cooler and gardens shift into their final burst of color and productivity, communities across Northern California come alive with celebrations of the harvest.
Across the region, many UC Master Gardener Programs host and participate in festive harvest-themed events that welcome gardeners of all ages and experience levels.
These free community celebrations highlight the joy of gardening, the abundance of the season, and the many ways UC Master Gardener volunteers support California residents in growing healthy, sustainable gardens. Here’s a look at some examples from the 2025 season.
UC Master Gardener Program of Napa County Fall Faire (September 20, 2025)
The UC Master Gardener Program of Napa County hosted its annual Fall Faire on the Riverwalk Office Park lawn overlooking the Napa River. The event offered a charming mix of education, entertainment, and community connection. Attendees browsed a seasonal plant sale fundraiser, visited information booths, and enjoyed gardening crafts and kids’ activities. Live music added to the festive atmosphere, making the Fall Faire a relaxed and engaging way to welcome the new season while learning about sustainable gardening
UC Master Gardeners of
Sonoma County at LandPaths Harvest Festival (September 20, 2025)
The LandPaths Harvest Festival is free, annual community event hosted at Bayer Neighborhood Park and Garden in Roseland, California. The 2025 Harvest Festival delivered a rich cultural celebration of community agriculture featuring harvest displays, cooking demonstrations, live music and dance performances, garden tours and a community partner fair. UC Master Gardener volunteers hosted two informational booths, one showcasing the Heritage Corn Project and the Portable Container Gardening Project, offering attendees insight into innovative and accessible gardening methods.
UC Master Gardener Program of El Dorado County Fall into
Gardening Celebration (October 4, 2025)
The UC Master Gardener Program of El Dorado County welcomed the community to the Fall into Gardening event at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden in Placerville. The event also marked the Demonstration Garden’s 10th anniversary, making the celebration especially meaningful. Visitors explored beautifully maintained demonstration gardens, attended educational presentations, and browsed a variety of information booths featuring practical tips for fall and winter gardening. Family-friendly activities, including garden-themed projects for children, created a welcoming environment for all ages. Guided tours offered guests the chance to see the garden’s seasonal highlights while learning from trained UC Master Gardener volunteers.
UC Master Gardener Program of Santa Clara County Fall Garden Fair (October 11, 2025)
The UC Master Gardener Program of Santa Clara County’s Fall Garden Fair continued to be one of the region’s largest autumn garden celebrations, drawing more than 2,000 visitors to their Demonstration Garden and Community Education Center at Martial Cottle Park. The Fair combined a plant sale fundraiser with a robust educational fair featuring gardening presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on learning opportunities. Guests enjoyed garden tours, engaged with information booths, the free tool repair station, and participated in children’s activities designed to spark curiosity about plants and the environment. The 2025 Fall Garden Fair was a lively gathering that showcased the depth and diversity of Santa Clara’s gardening community.
These Fall harvest events reflect the heart of the UC Master Gardener Program—education, community, and a shared love of gardening. Each celebration offered local residents a chance to learn from trained volunteers, enjoy the beauty of the season, and connect with others who value sustainable horticulture. UC Master Gardener Programs across Northern California help cultivate not just healthier gardens, but stronger, more resilient communities.
Connect with your local UC Master Gardener Program to discover how you can take part in future events and grow with us next season.