POSTPONED Note: This event (originally scheduled for June 7) has been postponed. We'll update this entry once it's rescheduled.  

This is a VIP Insider's Circle event, only open to our VIP Volunteers. For more information on the VIP Insider's Circle, please see:  http://mbcrfg.org/vip-insiders-circle/    

Dear CRFG Friends, We’re thrilled to invite you to a unique and interactive event featuring Dr. Rick Jellen, an international quinoa expert and professor of Plant & Wildlife Sciences at Brigham Young University. Dr. Jellen is an international quinoa expert and professor at Brigham Young University. Despite Rick’s lofty academic achievements, including being on the team …

The Fruit Detective presents “Elements of Flavor", an analysis of deliciousness itself... He's been called a national treasure in the world of pomology, and David Karp has certainly made himself known. As the "Fruit Detective", he's written for the New York Times, the L.A. Times, Gourmet Magazine, The Smithsonian, Sunset, etc., specializing in long form, deep …

Join the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers  on Saturday October 18 at Wilder Ranch State Park as we celebrate the season with our 2025 Apple Tasting! If you’ve always wanted to know what apples grow well in our area and want to taste what freshly picked apples taste like, this event …

RSVP FOR THE HOLIDAY PARTY - Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday at the Live Oak Grange! Please RSVP so we know how much food to prepare: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-crfg-holiday-party Here’s the itinerary: 4:30 Setup and Bulk Fertilizer Pickup 🎤 Special Presentation (5:00–6:00 PM) We’re thrilled to welcome Ron Blancas as our featured speaker! Ron will be sharing his exotic and …

Get your Fast Pass tickets now for the 2026 Scion Exchange! Doors open at 12PM. Admission is $5 and free for those volunteering for the event (if you're volunteering, no need to purchase a ticket - please register for your volunteer role here).   Hundreds of scions will be available for dormant varieties of fruit (apples, pears, stonefruit …

Our upcoming Grafting Workshop will be held February 21st at the Live Oak Grange from 3–6 PM, and this is the place to sharpen your grafting skills. We’ll be turning scions into fruit trees with hands-on practice and mentoring from experienced members of our community. Whether you’re brand new or looking to level up, this is a great …

Our Annual Citrus Tasting is on Sunday, March 29th  from 3-6 PM at the Live Oak Grange. Admission is $5 or free if you volunteer or donate fruit. We’re thrilled to have Daniel Paduano from Abounding Harvest Mountain Farm and Clark Magruder, local citrus expert, joining us! They'll be sharing their favorite citrus varieties along with some expert tips …

🍊Hello Citrus Lovers! The Advanced Citrus Grafting Workshop will be happening Saturday, April 18th from 3:15–5:30 PM at the German Cultural Center Santa Cruz. Scion and rootstock distribution will begin at 2:15 PM. It’s going to be an amazing event led by Freddy Menge! All participants will have an opportunity to choose your own unique …