Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival
Fall festival · Moorpark · California
The 29th Annual Fall Harvest Festival spreads across 50 acres of the Tierra Rejada Valley: a corn maze, tractor-drawn wagon rides, pick-your-own fields, a gigantic pumpkin patch, hay-climbing pyramids, pig races and Farmer Craig's Chicken Show, with live entertainment on weekends.
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Plan your visit
Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; online timed tickets required on weekends
Dates from the official announcement — always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 25–November 29
Color builds from November 12 · mostly bare by December 21
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (190 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
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Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When is Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 26 – Oct 31. Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; online timed tickets required on weekends. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 25–November 29 (best estimate November 27). Color starts around November 12 and is mostly bare by December 21.
- What is Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival best for?
- Families after a full day of farm activities.
- How do I get to Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival?
- Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival is in Moorpark. The closest city is Los Angeles, about 37 mi away. It's part of California's fall lineup.
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