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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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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Early Days Gas Engine & Tractor Association Regional Show
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 to Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: 9/26 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
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9/27 | 9:00am - 4:00pm -
Steal Dawn - Live Music
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Pumpkin Festival Makers Fair
Date: Sat., October 3 to Sun., October 4, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Valley Center High School Marching Band | Live Music
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Alias | Live Music
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Nitro Express Band | Live Music on Fridays
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 3:30pm - 6:30pm
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35th Annual Scarecrow Contest
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Judging 11am to 12pm, Results at 1pm
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I Know Jack | Live Music
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Cool Rush Band | Live Music
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Ash Street Ramblers | Live Music on Fridays
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 3:30pm - 6:30pm
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Heidi & The Hurricane Band | Live Music
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Bayou Brothers | Live Music
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Alias | Live Music on Fridays
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 3:30pm - 6:30pm
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The Smokin Guns | Live Music
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Cool Rush Band | Live Music
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Annual Costume Contest & Parade
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 10:00am
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Howl-o-ween Doggie Costume Contest
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 1:00pm
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Halloween Finale
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
9:00am - 4:30pm
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Alias | Live at Bates on Halloween
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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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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