đź’€Dia de los Muertos Festival @ Mellano Farm Stand, Oceanside, CA.
Date & Time
Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
5750 North River Road, Oceanside, CA, United States, California 92057 | Oceanside, CA
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DĂŤA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION AT MELLANO FARM STAND đź’€Join us at Mellano Farm Stand as we celebrate DĂa de los Muertos surrounded by vibrant marigold fields, rich traditions, and festive family fun! Marigolds (cempasĂşchil) are the heart of this sacred holiday—their bright colors and fragrance guide loved ones back home.
Stroll through our golden bloom fields, honor tradition, and enjoy a day filled with community, live performances, and harvest activities!
MARIGOLDS & FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES ALL DAY
U-Pick Cempasúchil Fields: Walk our glowing fields and harvest your own fresh marigolds directly from the stem—perfect for your home ofrendas, floral crowns, and vibrant fall decor.
Marigold Garland & Floral Crowns: Take what you learned in our workshop and gather fresh stems to weave traditional marigold garlands right here at the farm!
Golden Field Photo Ops: Capture unforgettable photos surrounded by thousands of brilliant, full-bloom marigolds and festive autumn displays.
Pumpkin Patch & Pickings: Browse our wide selection of pumpkins for purchase to take home alongside your fresh flower bouquets.
Corn Maze & Tractor Rides: Challenge the maze and take a scenic tractor-drawn ride around the marigold-lined farm.
Seasonal Treats & Drinks: Enjoy spooky mocktails, fresh lemonade, specialty apple nachos, and local food vendors.
🌱 FREE EDUCATIONAL TALKS & DEMOS
Expand your home garden knowledge with our free interactive sessions held throughout the day:
11:00 AM – DIY Worm Bins (Vermicomposting): Learn how to turn your kitchen scraps into rich organic fertilizer for your garden at home!
11:30 AM & 1:30 PM – Honey, Bees & Pollinators: Sample our farm-fresh honey and learn all about the critical role bees play in our local ecosystem.
12:30 PM – Marigold Garlands & History: Discover how to craft traditional marigold garlands and learn the history and meaning behind these vibrant autumn blooms.
All Day: Free Kids Crafts including Bee Baths, Sugar Skull Fans and more!
🥧 PUMPKIN PIE EATING CONTEST
Think you’ve got what it takes to take home the crown? Step up or cheer on the competitors during our wildly entertaining pie-eating showdowns!
Contest Rounds: 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM
Event Details:
10:00-4:00 PM
Last Tickets Sold at 3:30 PM
Last Tractor Ride Departs at 3:30 PM
$5 Parking
Can't Make it This Weekend? Join us all throughout Fall!
Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival
September 26th & 27th
October 3rd & 4th
October 10th & 11th
October 17th & 18th
October 24th & 25th
October 31st & November 1st
Event Location
5750 North River Road, Oceanside, CA, United States, California 92057
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Event Host
Mellano Farm Stand
