Did you know that pomegranates are around for picking just a few magical months in the fall? Harvest for the 2026 season can happen anywhere from late September, all the way until November. Check with the farms for up-to-date harvest schedules!!!
If your kiddos love the U-Pick farm experience but have already gone apple picking and pumpkin picking, give pomegranates a try!
2026 Season Pomegranate U-Pick in the Bay Area
Arya Farm, Tracy, CA
Location: 21459 S Reeve Rd, Tracy, , about an hour from Berkeley/Oakland
Open 11 am-5 pm for U-Pick starting in late September/early October, 10 am-5 pm Farm Stand
An organic farm that grows a ton of different varieties of produce. They offer U-Pick for pomegranates starting in late September/early October this year. Call to check in on their status: 209-835-9850 Their Insta shows the poms are ready NOW for picking!
Cost: varies, but historically around $1.49/lb
Blue Ridge Pomegranates, Winters
Location: 8700 Tubbs Rd, Winters, about an hour from Berkeley/Oakland
This small family farm is usually only open one or two weekends in October or November for u-pick. When we went in the past it was clear families come every year as a tradition. It’s one of the only reliable U-Pick pomegranate experiences in the Bay Area. Check their Facebook for updates on their policies. Blue Ridge Pomegranates is a small, local, family-owned pesticide and herbicide-free farm located in Winters, CA. Call 707-416-7421. Winters is right by Vacaville, with lunch options and shopping aplenty. For 2026, UPick is still TBD.
Cost: TBD, though in the past this has been the pricing –Â $25 per closed produce box, $30 open (25-30 poms per box). Cash Only.
Three Nunns Farm, Brentwood
Location: 550 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood, CA, about an hour from Berkeley/Oakland
Known for their cherry, strawberry, and amazing pumpkin patch, Three Nunns Farm also has some pomegranates available in the fall. I recommend asking if you can pick some when you’re there picking pumpkins in October. We grabbed a few once, and they were super tasty!
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Cost: Varies
Smith Family Farm … might have pomegranates
Smith has no mention of pomegranates on their site at this time. They’ve had them in the past when we were there for pumpkins, so maybe?
Urban Edge Farm, Brentwood
Location: 2017 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood, CA 94513, about an hour from Berkeley/Oakland
The Urban Edge Farm in Brentwood is a 34-acre organic farm producing 50 different vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers. You’ll leave with baskets and bags of your favorite produce. This hands-on experience allows kids to connect with nature, observe the unique characteristics of different plants, and witness what amazing produce can grow from the earth. They offer plenty of U-Pick options throughout the year (stone fruit and flowers among our favorites). They also have pomegranates available in the fall, as well as persimmons.
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Pomegranate U-Pick Season: September through October
U-Pick Hours: Mon. – Sat.: 8:30 am – 5 pm, Sun.: 9 am – 4 pm, Holidays 10 am – 3 pm
Cost: Varies
Check out our Bay Area Fruit Picking Guide for everything from apples and blueberries to raspberries and Christmas Trees!
Pomegranate Picking Pro Tips
- Call ahead to make sure there are poms on the trees: It’s a short season, and weather conditions can influence availability and ripeness.
- Bring garden gloves and your own pruning shears: It’s better for the trees and will make your life much easier.
- Don’t be put off by the drama: Stains! Hassle! Opening up one of these beauties isn’t as painstaking as it seems. Just try the water trick! And keep a stain stick handy.
How to know when pomegranates are ripe
Pomegranates are ripe when they go from round to more square and chunky-looking. When you pick them up, they will feel heavier than they look. And the shiny skin will take on a more matte finish. They’ll keep for a week or so on the counter or up to a month in the refrigerator. You can also remove the seeds (also called pips or arils) and freeze them for many months. My kids love eating them frozen or as part of a smoothie.
The bottom line on pomegranate picking with kids
If you love pomegranates, check out one of these farms for an authentic Fall U-Pick experience on a working farm. Juicy pomegranates fresh off the tree are often better priced and better tasting. All of the farms have limited hours, so make sure to call and make an appointment.
What to pack for pomegranate picking:
- Several pruning shears
- Large buckets or bags
- Gloves for everyone
- Hats, sunscreen
- Closed-toed sturdy shoes
- Long pants: there are a lot of spiky plants around
- Water/snack: it’s hot out there this time of year
- Cash, though many farms are offering contactless payment options
