Pears

In season around Sacramento, Jul – Nov

Who grows them

• Boa Vista Orchards Placerville, Apple Hill and El Dorado
• First Rain Farm Nevada City, Sierra foothills
• Frog Hollow Farm Brentwood, The Delta
• Goldbud Farms Placerville, Apple Hill and El Dorado
• Larsen Apple Barn & Bakeshop Camino, Apple Hill and El Dorado
• O'Connell Ranch / Barb's Produce Colusa, The upper Sacramento Valley
• Oak Hill Farm Glen Ellen
• Otow Orchard Granite Bay, Placer County
• Rainbow Orchards Camino, Apple Hill and El Dorado
• Stillwater Orchards Courtland, The Delta

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.
• First Rain Farm Farm stand: Summer berry U-pick at 19832 Rector Rd, Nevada City.
• Goldbud Farms Farm stand: 2501 Carson Road, Placerville. July 5 to end of October, daily 10am-5pm; by appointment November to June.
• 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.
• O'Connell Ranch / Barb's Produce Farm stand: Barb's Produce stand at 3590 Brown Road, Colusa, July to November.
• 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)
• Otow Orchard Farm stand: 6232 Eureka Road, Granite Bay. May to February: Tue-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm; March to April shorter hours; closed Mondays (per Visit Placer).
• 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.

Restaurants that buy from these growers

• Prelude Kitchen & Bar from Stillwater Orchards, Frog Hollow Farm