Event Overview

Main Event Information

The much-anticipated highlight of the crowd-pleasing culinary festival is BOUNTIFUL gourmet food and beverage sampling provided by more than 50 participating vendors!

In addition to the plentiful -- and delicious -- sampling, guests will also enjoy:

  • Live musical entertainment on two outdoor stages
  • Return of the Nutty Chef Competition
  • A wonderful art show featuring talented local artists
  • Opportunity to learn about local nut farming at educational booths
  • Antique & modern agriculture equipment on special display

California Nut Festival

With a focus on locally grown and produced foods and beverages from the North Valley, tree nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pecans and pistachios take center stage throughout the crowd-pleasing event. Each year, this culinary festival showcases plentiful gourmet food offerings, always-popular wine and beer sampling, nut-inspired cooking demonstrations, live musical entertainment on two outdoor stages, a wonderful art show featuring talented local artists and much more. Not only is the event fun to attend, it provides much needed support for the historic Patrick Ranch Museum. To date – and as a direct result of this event – $205,000 has been raised and donated to the Patrick Ranch Museum to preserve and interpret the agricultural history of the Sacramento Valley.

Event at a Glance

When:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Where:
The historic grounds of the Patrick Ranch Museum in Durham, California.
Time:
11:00am - 4:00pm
Cost:
General admission tickets to the California Nut Festival are $35 in advance (or $40 the day of the event).

Tickets for children ages 7-12 are $15 and the event is free for children six and under. Proceeds from the California Nut Festival support the historic Patrick Ranch Museum.

Ride your bike along the Midway bike path and park in our secure bike valet.

Free Parking. Please join your friends and carpool.

Helpful Hints & Tips

  • Tickets are required for everyone attending the event (including any children and non-drinkers/samplers)
  • If you plan to purchase extra food and drink tickets (cost is three for $5) or buy locally-made goods from vendors, cash is preferred as some do not take credit cards and there is not an ATM on-site
  • Free Parking. Please join your friends and carpool.
  • Bike riding is encouraged on the beautiful bike path that runs right by the Patrick Ranch Museum (bike valet available for secure parking)
  • No outside food or beverages, except water
  • Seating is available but you may want to bring a chair or blanket to relax and enjoy the music
  • The “rain or shine” event is primarily outdoors so be prepared and remember hats and sunscreen are encouraged
  • Children and strollers are allowed at the event but please be advised, there are no activities designed for children
  • No pets are allowed at the culinary-focused festival

Our Mission

The mission of the California Nut Festival is to connect consumers and farmers, cultivate an understanding of nut production in California and how California nuts fit into a healthy lifestyle. Proceeds are dedicated to the development of the Patrick Ranch Museum to preserve and interpret the agricultural history of the Sacramento Valley.

The Reason

Attendees have the opportunity to elevate their knowledge of culinary skills and locally grown foods, while also gaining a clearer understanding and appreciation of all that goes into producing the food they eat.

Proceeds from the California Nut Festival benefit the Patrick Ranch Museum for the purpose of preserving and interpreting the agricultural history of the Sacramento Valley, including social, cultural and economic aspects. The historic Patrick Ranch Museum was bequeathed to the Chico Museum Association, the predecessor to the Far West Heritage Association, in 2001. Learn more about the Patrick Ranch and their Master Plan at patrickranchmuseum.org.