Gravenstein Apple Fair 2025

52nd Anniversary Gravenstein Apple Fair
Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10, 2025 • 10 am to 6 pm

Ragle Ranch Regional Park, Sebastopol

Buy your tickets now for the Gravenstein Apple Fair! This sweet, joyful event is the main fundraiser for Sonoma County Farm Trails, a nonprofit organization founded in 1973 to build relationships between our community and the farms that sustain us. In keeping with the Farm Trails mission, the Gravenstein Apple Fair showcases all things apple, the best local food and drink, top regional music, ag-inspired fun for the whole family, exciting experiences connecting you to your neighborhood farmers and artisans, and much more!

Winner of the Bohemian’s “Best Festival – Sonoma County” Award for three years running, the Fair is also a leader in Zero Waste event production, having been awarded the prestigious Sonoma County Stars of the Industry Award for Environmental Stewardship and the first-ever Green Resolution for Events by Sonoma County Zero Waste.

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW TO SAVE UP TO 30% OFF THE REGULAR PRICE! Ticket prices increase the weekend of the Fair.

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS

Tickets are good for either Saturday or Sunday admission, your choice. Includes access to all main fairgrounds offerings. Artisan Tasting Grove and VIP Lounge access not included.

• Adult (13+): $23 ($30 after August 8th*)
• Child (6-12): $10 ($15 after August 8th)
• Kids 5 and Under: FREE (No ticket required)
• Family Pass (2 adults, 2 children): $55 (Online only, until August 8th)

PAY IT FORWARD! If you are able, please consider purchasing tickets for underserved community members who might otherwise be unable to attend through our new Pay It Forward add-on ticket options. Adult, Child, and Family Passes available for purchase online. Thank you for your generous gift to those in need.

* Note: General Admission tickets for Seniors (age 65+) and Veterans are $23 at the gate the weekend of the Fair (may be asked to show ID.)

PREMIUM EXPERIENCES

Packages include General Admission. You must choose to attend either Saturday or Sunday at checkout.

Artisan Tasting Grove Package

General Admission included. Available online only.

• Adult (13+): $75
• Child (6-12): $40
• Kids 5 and under: FREE

Artisan Tasting Grove amenities:

• One-time access to the Artisan Tasting Grove, where you can sample bites and sips from over 30 local producers in a beautiful, shaded grove of trees.
• Commemorative tasting glass.
• Separate Fair entrance - skip the lines!
• One day general admission to the Fair.

VIP Lounge Package

General Admission included. Available online only. These will sell out!

• Adult (13+): $175
• Child (6-12): $75
• Kids 5 and under: FREE
• Group Rate (10 adults): $1,500

VIP Lounge amenities:

• All-day (in and out) privileges with exclusive access to the shaded, furnished VIP Lounge which features: luxury tents, premium view of the music stage, hosted bar, lawn games, and deluxe private restrooms.
• All-day (in and out) access to the Artisan Tasting Grove (see above).
• New this year! Complimentary cider, beer, and wine throughout the Fair.
• Skip the lines with our separate VIP entrance!
• One day general admission to the Fair.

Read below for this year’s highlights, and visit GravensteinAppleFair.com to learn more.

More FREE Kids’ Fun

All of these family-friendly activities are FREE of charge. Highlights include the following:

• Kids’ Area: This year, we are excited to offer even more interactive, hands-on activities for all ages, interests, and abilities–from making flower crowns and seed balls to felting soap and assembling lavender sachets. Kids will also enjoy playing in the hay maze, checking out the old engines display, meeting farm animals, and exploring the Fair through our new scavenger hunt game.
• Charles M. Schulz Museum Area: This iconic museum will host engaging and creative hands-on activities.
• Ag Games: Kids and their grown-ups can join in no-stress, high-thrills, ag-inspired games and contests, such as apple juggling, watermelon toss, tractor pedal pull, and of course the famously cute piglet “races.”

Top Regional Musical Talent

This is no ordinary country fair. Indeed, our musical lineup rivals the biggest music festivals in both quality and breadth. From indie and bluegrass to hip-hop and gypsy jazz, all of the live music is included in the General Admission price. With a new centralized stage and dance floor, you won’t miss any of the amazing performances. 2025 lineup (pictured left to right, top to bottom, below): MaMuse, Poor Man’s Whiskey, Rainbow Girls, Sean Hayes, Kayatta, Luther Burbank Center Mariachi Cantares de Mi Tierra, Handmade Moments, Bandjango, Onye & The Messengers, High Step Society, The Familiar Strangers, The Love Choir, and The Hubbub Club (not pictured).

All Things Apple

The Gravenstein Apple Fair will of course be brimming with its namesake heirloom apple and apple products. At the popular Apple Alley, local apple farmers and producers will be stocked with fresh-picked organic Gravenstein apples and their delicious products: pies, cakes, fritters, juice, sauce, caramels, and much more. The Craft Cider Tent showcases the best in craft cider, all made from apples grown within 100 miles of the fairgrounds.

Farm Animals & Presentations

Agriculture is at the heart of the Gravenstein Apple Fair. The popular Life on the Farm venue includes the Farm Yard where fairgoers can meet farm animals and their human caretakers and learn about the importance of small-scale animal husbandry. The Arena hosts ag-related presentations, demonstrations, and panels, covering topics as sheep shearing, goat milking, cidermaking, apple tree care, and sustainable food production. Access to Life on the Farm is FREE for all ages!

NEW! Artisan Tasting Grove

The Artisan Tasting Alley is back by popular demand, in a new space and with a new name! Now called the Artisan Tasting Grove, this “moveable feast” will allow fairgoers to meet directly with local farmers and artisan makers to learn about their practices and principles, and to sample exquisite small-batch food and drink. Nestled in the deep shade of an enchanting oak grove at Ragle Park, the experience leads you on an intimate and diverse tasting tour of food and drink, plus samples of salves and skincare products, from across Sonoma County, including:

• Award-winning local libations
• Farmstead cheeses
• Pastured meats
• Chili crisps, ferments, and more creations featuring local produce
• Artisan breads and desserts
• Apple treats
• Nonalcoholic offerings including cacao, teas, shrubs, and aromatic bitters

Expanded VIP Experience

Our popular VIP Lounge Package has been expanded to provide an even more elevated Fair experience! Tickets are limited and are available online only. They will sell out! The all-inclusive single-day VIP ticket includes the following:

• All-day in and out privileges
• Exclusive access to the shaded, furnished VIP Lounge
• All-access complimentary drinks pass to VIP Bar, Artisan Tasting Grove, and libations tents in the main fairgrounds
• Small bites from local chefs and samples of natural wines
• Luxury private restrooms
• Lawn games
• Family area
• Premium seating adjacent to the music stage

Other Fair Highlights

• Shopping: Peruse dozens of curated arts & crafts booths, from ceramics and jewelry to home goods & garden wares.
• Eating: Truly an epicurean experience, the Fair showcases local farm-to-fair food vendors offering a diverse selection of main meals and sweet treats.
• Drinking: Enjoy world-class wines, iconic microbrews, premium craft ciders, and an expanded selection of nonalcoholic drink options.
• Greening: Feel good about minimizing your carbon footprint. Sort discards at our staffed Zero Waste Stations and learn how we achieve over 95% Zero Waste at our event.

Getting to the Fair

Parking is limited. Please consider carpooling, biking, walking, or taking public transit!

• No advance parking passes available. Premium on-site parking is limited and not reservable. Parking fees are $10/vehicle (cash only). Free ADA parking is available on-site with a placard.
• Sonoma County Regional Parks pass holders are exempt from on-site parking fee.
• Free bicycle parking at the staffed Bike Parking area to the left of the main entrance.
• Parking is free at two satellite parking lots with free shuttles running all day.

Sorry, no pets allowed except for service animals. Please do not leave pets in cars.

No refunds or cancellations. Since this is the main fundraiser for our nonprofit organization, Sonoma County Farm Trails, we kindly ask you to pay for the small transaction fees associated with online purchase. Please read our terms and conditions and FAQs for complete Fair information.

Thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing you at the Fair!

Deeply discounted tickets for those on limited income may be available upon request. Please email aubury@farmtrails.org to inquire.

Questions? Please visit GravensteinAppleFair.com or email aubury@farmtrails.org.