Bates Nut Farm hosts a variety of local San Diego events throughout the year.
Check back regularly for updates!
(Bates Nut Farm does not book any private events mid-September through October.)
Scroll down below for a look at our upcoming events!
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2026 Wildfire Safety Fair
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Pony Rides in September
Date: Saturday, Septmeber 5, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
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The 2026 Pumpkin Patch
Date: Thurs., Sept. 17 to Sat., Oct. 31, 2026
September Hours: 9am - 5pm
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October Weekdays: 9am-5:30pm,
October Weekends: 8:30am - 6:00pm -
Pony Rides at The Pumpkin Patch
Dates: 9/19, 9/20, 9/26, 9/27 &
Whole Month of October*See Event Page For Times*
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Community Yard Sale September 2026
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 7:30am - 12:30pm
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American Truck Historical Society San Diego Chapter's 12th Annual Show at Bates Nut Farm
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 8:00am - 2:00pm
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Kids Market Valley Center
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Celebrating Farm Life, Farm Education and Youth Day
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Early Days Gas Engine & Tractor Association Regional Show
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 to Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Pumpkin Festival Craft Fair
Date: Sat., October 3 to Sun., October 4, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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35th Annual Scarecrow Contest
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Judging 11am to 12pm, Results at 1pm
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Christmas on the Farm Arts & Crafts Fair
Date: Sat., Nov. 7, 2026 to Sun., Nov. 8, 2026
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
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East County Cruisers Car Show and Toy Drive
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 9:00am to 2:30pm
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8th Annual Guns & Hoses Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Santa's Coming! Craft Fair
Date: Friday, November 27, 2026 to Saturday, November 28, 2026
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
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Christmas in Valley Center
Date & Time: Friday, December 11, 2026 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Date & Time: Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 9:30am - 2:30pm
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