Oceanside's Berries & Blooms Festival @ Mellano Farm Stand
Schedule
Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 05 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
5750 North River Road, Oceanside, CA, United States, California 92057 | Oceanside, CA
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Get ready to experience the farm like never before! This year, we are packing our Berries & Blooms Season with more spring fun, more flavor, and more flowers than ever. Join us for the ultimate weekend escape in the fresh air!Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Please note: Last tickets are sold and last entry into the fields is at 3:00 PM to ensure you have plenty of time to enjoy the full experience!
Can't make it this weekend? Don't fret! We will be celebrating spring with our Weekend Festivals every Saturday & Sunday from March 28th-May 10th!
There may just be a few hidden Easter surprises this weekend! 🐣🐰
Festival Highlights:
🍓Berry Great!
The sweetest strawberries around are back! Our U-pick field is red, ripe & ready for you to pick and fill your buckets up with these sun ripened berries!
🌸🌷🌼🪻 A Blooming good time! Ranunculus, Lavender & More!
Floral Wonderland: Wander through our famous Ranunculus fields and fall in love with spring time color! Capture stunning photos amongst the flowers and enjoy the beauty of this unique flower!
Watch as our stunning field of Stock comes to life as the season progresses.
Lavender U-Pick: Step into our aromatic lavender field in full bloom! Harvest the most fragrant stems to take a piece of the farm home with you
Build-Your-Own Bouquet: Visit our Bloom Bar to design your own custom floral arrangement or a beautiful Floral Crown.
🚜 Tractor Tour: Catch a tractor ride (last departure at 3:30 PM) and explore the farm and learn more about our practices and history and you take in the sights!
🐝 Buzz on By
DIY Infused Honey Station: Get creative and bring your honey to life by infusing it with a variety of floral and herbal ingredients, it is like spring in a jar!
Don’t miss our honey sampling and in depth discussion at 12:00 pm!
🎠 The Kids Zone is Back!
Our beloved Kids Zone is better than ever! Let the little ones burn off some energy and get creative:
Bounce House & Slides: High-energy fun on a beautiful spring day!
Cookie Decorating: A sweet treat they can design themselves.
Springtime Crafts: Build your very own Gnome or Fairy House to take home!
FREE Kids Crafts: Creative stations are open all day long for the kids to enjoy
🍴 Farm-Fresh Eats & The Botanical Bar
A Variety of Offerings: Satisfy your cravings with everything from street tacos and burritos to classic funnel cakes and more!
🍷 The Botanical Bar: Cool off with our seasonal farm-crafted lemonades, or enjoy a selection of local beer and wine.
🎨 Shop Local Artisans
Stroll through our marketplace featuring incredible local vendors! Discover unique finds including:
* Handmade Jewelry
* Farm-fresh Jams
* Artisanal Sourdough Bread
* ...and so much more!
🐞 FREE Farm Fun!
🌻 10:30 AM (Saturdays): Seed Life Cycle – Kids plant their very own seed to take home.
🪱 10:30 AM (Sundays): Worm Bin & Composting – Learn the magic of farm soil (alternating Sundays).
🍯 Honey Discussion & Sampling (12:00 PM): Discover the properties and benefits of raw honey straight from our farm. Taste all 5 varieties!
🐖 2:45 PM: Animal Feeding – Join us for a special feeding time! Watch our farm animals fill up on fresh veggies and feed!
🎼 Live Music: Enjoy the sounds of talented local artists from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM every Saturday and Sunday.
📍 Plan Your Visit
When: Saturdays & Sundays, March 28th – May 10th.
Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Last tickets sold and last entry into the fields, tractor and activities is at 3:00 PM.
* Parking: $5 per vehicle.
* Important: Due to food safety reasons dogs are not allowed in any of the fields
* For their own safety and the safety of our guests, dogs are not allowed on the tractor
* We accept cash, card & digital payments at the farm stand and our activity stations
Come bloom with us and celebrate spring!
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Where is it happening?
5750 North River Road, Oceanside, CA, United States, California 92057Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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