Apples
Apples: in season Jul – Jan.
Who grows them
- Boa Vista Orchards
- Delfino Farms
- Frog Hollow Farm
- Goldbud Farms
- High Hill Ranch
- Larsen Apple Barn & Bakeshop
- Oak Hill Farm
- Preston Farm & Winery
- Rainbow Orchards
- Smit Farms
- Stillwater Orchards
Where to buy them
- Boa Vista Orchards Farm stand: Apple Hill farm market open daily 7:30am-6pm, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas; baked goods, cider, wine and lunch.
- Delfino Farms Farm stand: 3205 N. Canyon Rd, Camino. Year-round; Joan's Apple Bakery Fri-Mon 10am-5pm, Edio Vineyards tasting Thu-Mon 11am-5pm.
- Goldbud Farms Farm stand: 2501 Carson Road, Placerville. July 5 to end of October, daily 10am-5pm; by appointment November to June.
- High Hill Ranch Farm stand: 2901 High Hill Road, Placerville. Aug 15 to Dec 24, daily 9am-5pm; apple barn, bakery, trout pond and craft fair.
- Larsen Apple Barn & Bakeshop Farm stand: 2461 Larsen Drive, Camino. Late August to late November, Sun-Fri 9am-5pm, closed Saturdays; bakery, deli and family museum.
- Oak Hill Farm Farm stand: Red Barn Store, 15101 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen; spring through December, Sat 9-3 and Wed 3-7. Markets: Sonoma Valley Certified Farmers Market (Fri)
- Rainbow Orchards Farm stand: 2569 Larsen Dr, Camino. Open Sept 5 to Dec 6 (2026 Apple Hill listing); known for hot apple cider donuts and pies.
- Smit Farms Markets: Sunday Central Certified Farmers' Market (Sun), Berkeley Farmers' Markets
Where to eat them now
- COMPOSED OYSTERS
Allora - PORK CHEEK
Allora - Braised Kurobuta Pork Shank
Camden Spit & Larder - SPIT ROASTED HALF CHICKEN
Camden Spit & Larder - SMOKED SALMON CARPACCIO
Ella Dining Room & Bar - FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Ella Dining Room & Bar - Lucy glow apple Salad
Hawks Restaurant - Peruvian bay scallop crudo
Hawks Restaurant - maple brined duroc pork chop
Hawks Restaurant - apple pie galette
Hawks Restaurant - Spinach Salad
Interlude Kitchen & Bar - Oysters On The Half Shell
Milestone Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - crispy pork belly
Milestone Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - salmon a la plancha
Milestone Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - apple mustard bone-In Pork Chop
Milestone Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - Miso Yaki Pork Belly with Apple Butter
Mulvaney's B&L - Fogline Chicken with Braeburns from Apple Hill
Mulvaney's B&L - Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Preserved Apple
Mulvaney's B&L - MARKET FISH CRUDO
Paragary's - BELGIAN ENDIVE & FUJI APPLE
Paragary's - ORA KING SALMON
Paragary's - Sea Bass Crudo
Prelude Kitchen & Bar - Bitter Greens Salad
Prelude Kitchen & Bar - 1855 Black Angus New York Steak
Prelude Kitchen & Bar - Grilled Mary's Half Chicken
Prelude Kitchen & Bar - VANDE ROSE HERITAGE PORK SCHNITZEL
Preserve - CRAB CAKES
The Firehouse - Cheese Plate
The Independent Restaurant & Bar - SEARED DAY BOAT SEA SCALLOP
The Kitchen - Shigoku Oyster Shooter
The Kitchen - APPLES & ROMAINE
The Mustard Seed - GRILLED BONE-IN PORK LOIN
The Mustard Seed - Apple Crisp
The Waterboy
Restaurants that buy from these growers
Festivals
- Apple Hill harvest season Busiest on October weekends; next dates not posted yet Apple Hill Growers ranches around Camino and Placerville open for the apple harvest. The association says ripening dates can vary by a few weeks from year to year.