Apple pressing, pie and Oz cider on an off-grid organic farm on the Garcia River.
- When: Usually early October (last held October 4, 2026)
- Where: OZ Farm, Manchester, CA
Organized by Village Oz (OZ Farm). Details and tickets come from the organizer.
Once a year OZ Farm, an off-grid organic farm and retreat center on the Garcia River north of Point Arena, opens its gates for an afternoon of apple pressing, homemade pie and music. It’s the yearly fundraiser for Village Oz, the farm’s nonprofit apprenticeship that trains new farmers.
What happens
- Apple pressing, and homemade apple pies from the farm’s own heirloom apples
- A pie-eating contest and a raffle
- Live music and dancing
- A kids’ zone and games
- Farm-grown food, local beer and wine, and Oz Farm hard cider (photo ID required for cider)
Food and drink
The farm grows certified organic apples, pears and vegetables, and presses its own hard cider. You can pre-order a whole organic apple pie ($30), or a pie with a 4-pack of cider ($60, 21+).
Good to know
| 2026 date | Sunday, October 4, 2–8pm |
|---|---|
| Entry (2026) | $15 adults, $5 kids; no one turned away for lack of funds |
| Food and drink | Tickets in $5 increments; cash encouraged, cards accepted |
| Where | OZ Farm, 41601 Mountain View Road: four miles north of Point Arena, turn onto Mountain View Road after the Garcia River bridge |
| Getting there | About 15 minutes from Point Arena. There’s no Uber, Lyft or taxi out here, so carpool |
| Benefits | Village Oz, the farm’s nonprofit apprenticeship program |
| Official site | Village Oz (OZ Farm) ↗ |
More on the coast
- Point Arena Fish Fest
- Gualala Farmers Market
- Mendocino County Fair & Apple Show
- All food and wine events
Details from OZ Farm Harvest Celebration, Tickets on Givebutter. Checked September 24, 2026. Prices are for the year shown; check the official site before you go.
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