Julian, California Fall Apple Harvest


Julian, CA--Roll back your wheels, your clock and your state of mind as you take a scenic drive to Julian, the historic mountain town. Located in East San Diego  County, the apple growing region celebrates the fall harvest annually in early October with an apple harvest festival. But throughout the fall from around mid-September till the applies run out there's plenty of celebrating to enjoy during your visit. Apple pies, apple baked goods, and ciders and juices squeezed fresh from the fruit are heavenly treats.

The Apple Days Festival is part of Julian’s famed annual fall harvest, which occurs mid-September through mid-November and celebrates the award-winning apples that helped Julian prosper after a short-lived gold rush in the late 1800s. As the apples ripen and the weather cools to a comfortable mid 60s to 70s,  plan your fall escape.

Julian offers a San Diego daytrip or weekend getaway with a scenic countryside setting, stunning Victorian architecture, century-old stores, romantic B&Bs and other well-preserved landmark reminders of its colorful past. Also, its colorful fall foliage and award-winning apple pies and ciders are certain to please visitors seeking a much-needed diversion this autumn.  Previous event coverage