Aside from school field trips and volunteer days, we offer several u-pick and produce pop-up events throughout the year. Depending on produce availability, we typically offer several avocado pop-up sales, a pumpkin u-pick, a Fall veggie u-pick, a persimmon u-pick, a cherimoya pop-up sale, and a potato u-pick. We also host our Annual Urban Ag and Garden Expo on the first Saturday of October. All proceeds benefit our outreach and extension activities for the local community. To stay up-do-date on these kinds of events, sign up for our email list.
Upcoming Events
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Hoshigaki Workshop and Hachiya Persimmon U-Pick
*limited availability PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – SPACE IS LIMITED
Enjoy a special U-Pick opportunity (box provided) harvesting Hachiya persimmon varieties to preserve for your upcoming holiday dishes and delectable hostess gifts of Hoshigaki. Following the harvest, UC ANR South Coast REC’s own persimmon aficionado, Isabel Barkman, REC Steward, UCCE Master Gardener and CA Rare Fruit Grower Volunteer, for a hands-on demonstration learning the Hoshigaki method of air-drying and massaging persimmons creating a magical confection as she discusses fun facts providing an opportunity to have your questions answered about theses delectable wonders.
| Date | September 26, 2026 |
| Time | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Where | UC ANR South Coast REC 7601 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618 |
| Fee | $75.00 (non-refundable after September 12, 2026) includes (1) box for Hachiya Persimmon U- Pick *PLEASE NOTE* Before you proceed: All proceeds support UCANR South Coast REC extension activities. |
| Registration | Register here: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=49870 Deadline to register is September 15, 2026 |
| Schedule | 9:00 am to 9:45 am Field Visit - Hachiya U-Pick 9:45 am to 10:00 am Break – sample available non-astringent type fruit 10:00 am to 11:30 am The Art of Hoshigaki - Japanese method of air-drying fruit Review General Cultural Practices Q&A |
| Contact | For more information, please contact Tammy Majcherek, (949) 653-1824 |
Annual Open House and Urban Ag Expo - 70th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating 70 years of impact in Orange County
| Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Time | 9:00am - 2:00pm Anniversary Ceremony at 1pm in The Barn. |
| Location | South Coast Research & Extension Center, 7601 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618 |
| Fee | FREE! RSVP here to let us know you'll be attending. |
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Past Events
Small & Backyard Farming Workshop
(1/14/26- This event is sold out. Please sign up for mailing list to be notified of future events)
Do you work for a school, place of worship, or a community center and you’ve thought about growing food for your community? Do you have a large backyard space and want to take your green thumb to the next level and sell your produce at market or grow enough to sustain your household throughout the year? Then register today for the Small and Backyard Farming workshop!
Our workshop features UC Ag & Natural Resource advisors and professionals who will help lay an introductory foundation on things to consider like site planning, what tools you’d need, irrigation, Integrated Pest Management, mulching, composting, small space hydroponics, and more! Lunch and snacks provided, scholarship consideration available by request at jrsuppes@ucanr.edu.
| Date | Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
| Time | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
| Location | South Coast Research & Extension Center, 7601 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618 |
| Fee | $30.00 |
| Registration | Space is limited - Registration is required |
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Persimmon U-pick
| Date | Saturday, November 22, 2025 - Rain or Shine |
| Time | 10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Location | South Coast Research & Extension Center, 7601 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, 92618 |
| Fee | $75.00 per group of four - includes (1) bag per group provided on site. Cancellation Policy: No refunds. |
| Registration | Space is limited - Registration is required |
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Fall Veggie U-pick
There is nothing like the taste or fragrance of fresh-picked! Bring the family for some fun at the farm to enjoy harvesting seasonal vegetables such as, but not limited to - sweet potatoes, beets, green beans and more. (While supplies last.)
| Date | Saturday, November 8, 2025 - Rain or Shine |
| Time | Register for one of the available sessions:
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| Location | South Coast Research & Extension Center, 7601 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, 92618 |
| Fee | $30.00 per group of four - includes (1) bag per group provided on site. Cancellation Policy: No refunds. |
| Registration | Space is limited - Pre-registration is required |
| Other Info | Please bring a printed or digital copy of your confirmation proof of successful payment email to event. Thank you.
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