A $2 billion industry, more than 6,000 growers devote an estimated 530,000 acres in the Central Valley to almonds — California’s largest tree nut crop — in a stretch of land extending from below Bakersfield in the south to Red Bluff in the north. Collectively hosted by the communities of Rumsey, Guinda, Brooks, Capay and Esparto along Highway 16, this one-of-a-kind regional festival traverses a 21-mile route, with each location offering different activities and unique atmosphere. Tribe-owned Seka Hills Olive Mill & Tasting Room in Brooks was offering samples of wine, sangria, olive oils and vinegar while a band played at the indoor, outdoor location. In Travel, California, Culture & Events, US & Canada. Collectively hosted by the communities of Rumsey, Guinda, Brooks, Capay and Esparto along Highway 16, this one-of-a-kind regional festival traverses a 21-mile route, with each location offering different activities and unique atmosphere.
Almond trees are in full bloom in the Winters area, above, and in the Capay Valley, which will host the annual Almond Festival on Sunday, March 11. Click here for a list of locations where you can pick up a print version of the map. Heather Kemp worked for the Daily Democrat as a reporter covering county government and crime from late 2018 until summer 2020. Capay Valley, covering Esparto, Capay, Brooks, Guinda, and Rumsey, has hosted the Almond Festival since 1915. February is always a fantastic time to view the incredible bloom of the Capay Valley’s almond trees and celebrate the rich heritage of the Capay Valley.
4 talking about this. In the afternoon, almond blossom farm tours let the public get up close to view the blooming almond trees. The only six town event in Northern California, the festival is a showcase of the Esparto/Capay Valley Region.
It is a wonderful time to see the beauty of the whole Capay Valley and to meet many of the wonderful people who live and work in the area. Capay Valley Almond Blossom Festival.
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For detailed information and times, plus an event map, visit capayvalleyalmondfestival.com. This year’s celebration of Yolo County’s No. Sue Cockrell/Enterprise photo. The Almond Festival is a gathering place for various motorcycle groups and car clubs from the surrounding region. The Capay Valley Almond Festival began in 1915 and has long been a Northern California tradition. Giddy up and take a family friendly adventure through a modern working cattle ranch, taste locally produced olive oil and pick your own strawberries! Collectively hosted by the communities of Rumsey, Guinda, Brooks, Capay and Esparto along Highway 16, this one-of-a-kind regional festival traverses a 21-mile route, with each location offering different activities and unique atmosphere. As a Yolo County business partner, we value your feedback.
Find Why We Farm, the book about Capay Valley Farmers. Log in as an administrator and view the Instagram Feed settings page for more details. Make us one of your stops along the historic Blossom Trail! The Almond Tree is the most mysterious nut tree and is mentioned in the bible in the book of Numbers 17:8. For more information about almonds and recipes, go to www.almonds.com. Rounding out a slightly almond-themed week, some scenes from last weekend’s blossom festival…. * Traditional and Hawaiian blues by performer Willie K. at Cache Creek Casino Resort.
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