The Fallbrook Avocado Festival returns Sunday, April 18, 2027, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Fallbrook. Admission is free, and the whole day is about one fruit: guacamole contests, avocado ice cream, a best dressed avocado contest, and a kids’ car race called the Avo 500.
The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce presents the festival, which takes over Main Avenue and its cross streets. The Chamber has posted the 2027 date and hours; most other 2027 details will come closer to spring. Here is what is confirmed as of September 28, 2026, plus how the festival has run in recent years.
The quick version
| When | Sunday, April 18, 2027, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Where | Main Avenue and surrounding streets in downtown Fallbrook, CA |
| Highlights | Guacamole contest, Avo 500 kids’ race, avocado holding competition, beer and wine garden, artisan walk |
| Admission | Free |
| Ages | All ages. The beer and wine garden is 21 and over. |
| Getting there | Shuttle service, with a major stop at Fallbrook Union High School |
| Pets | Not allowed. Trained service dogs are welcome. |
| Official site | fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org |
What’s on the menu
Avocados, mostly. The festival’s event manager, Kennedy Faires, lists avocado culinary demonstrations, avocado ice cream, and Holy Guaca-Moly among the attractions, along with a farmers market. In 2026, Village News reported Holy Guacamole chips and guacamole, a farmers market with avocados, local produce, flowers, plants, and herbs, and more than 450 vendors lining Main Avenue and its cross streets. Expect plenty of non-avocado food, too.
The Festival Beer and Wine Garden runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with beer and wine sales and live music. It is 21 and over only, with government-issued ID and a wristband required to get in.
The contests
This is where Fallbrook gets fun. The Chamber’s festival page lists:
- Guacamole Contest: Amateur and professional divisions, with prizes for best tasting and best presentation.
- Avocado 500: A children’s car race.
- Avocado Holding Competition: An endurance contest at the Main Stage. Last listed at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Best Dressed Avocado: Exactly what it sounds like.
- Little Miss and Mister Avocado.
- Art of the Avocado: An art contest with a junior division.
Entry rules and times for 2027 have not been posted. For the record, the 2026 guacamole title went to author Rob Crisell, according to Valley News.
Find your way around
| Spot | Where | What’s there |
|---|---|---|
| Community Stage | Main and Alvarado, in Village Square | Family-oriented entertainment and local youth performances |
| Main Stage and Beer Garden | Main and College | Adult-focused entertainment, beer and wine, the avocado holding contest |
| Artisan Walk | Alvarado Street between Main and Vine | Local handmade goods |
Getting there
- Shuttle: The Chamber runs shuttle service and posts a shuttle map on its festival page. A major shuttle stop is at Fallbrook Union High School, 2400 Stage Coach Lane.
- GPS: The Chamber suggests plugging in Fallbrook Union High School to get to the edge of town.
- Parking: You may park anywhere not marked reserved or prohibited.
- Accessible parking: The Chamber recommends arriving as early as possible.
Tips
- Go early: The festival has drawn as many as 100,000 people in a day, per the Chamber and Village News. Morning is the easy time to park and walk.
- Bring ID: You will need a government-issued ID for the beer and wine garden.
- Bring a bag: Between the farmers market and the avocado vendors, you may go home with a lot of fruit.
- Lost something? The Chamber lists a lost and found line at 619-417-3416.
Family notes
Admission is free, the Community Stage leans family, and several contests are for kids: the Avo 500 race, Little Miss and Mister Avocado, and the junior division of the art contest. Leave pets at home. Only trained service dogs are allowed, and emotional support and companion animals are not.
A little history
The 2026 festival was the 39th annual, according to Village News. The Chamber says the festival has averaged about 100,000 visitors on festival day for many years, with more than a third of them coming from outside San Diego County.
Accessibility
The Chamber recommends arriving early for accessible parking. It does not list other accessibility services. For questions, call the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce at 760-728-5845.
Still to come
The 2027 entertainment schedule, contest entry details and times, the shuttle schedule, and the vendor list. The 824 Journal will update this guide as they are released.
Sources
- Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce: Avocado Festival (2027 date and hours, contests, stages, beer and wine garden, shuttle, parking, pets, attendance)
- Kennedy Faires: Fallbrook Avocado Festival (2027 date, attractions)
- Village News: Avocado Festival set for April 19 (March 26, 2026)
- Village News: Fallbrook Avocado Festival returns with food, contests, music and community celebration (April 16, 2026)
- Valley News: Author Rob Crisell Wins Guacamole Contest at 2026 Fallbrook Avocado Festival
Featured photo: USDA via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
