50th Anniversary of the Farmers Market, art gallery walks, a century bike ride and zombie bike parade festival, and wine and culinary experiences make fall a perfect time to visit this walkable college town
DAVIS, Calif., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fall events are ripe for the picking this year in Davis, birthplace of the Certified Farmers Market and the Bike Capital of the U.S. in Northern California's Yolo County. A quick drive (or train ride) from the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento, Davis is rolling out a full slate of harvest-season events blending the city's signature farm-to-table culture with art, wine, biking and community spirit. From weekly farmers market traditions and premier wine and food tastings to art and music events and a Zombie Bike Parade Festival, Davis offers something for every kind of fall getaway with a variety of lodging options for all budgets.
Davis September/October Events include:
Davis Farmers Market | Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. | Central Park, 301 C Street, Davis
Celebrating year-round Davis tradition, the market draws shoppers to Central Park for certified organic produce, local meats and seafood, wine, eggs, baked goods, and crafts, all grown, raised, or made in Yolo County. Several Market Memories book/culinary events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Farmer's Market take place throughout Sept. and October.
2nd Friday ArtAbout | Sept. 11, Oct. 9, and Nov. 13, 2026, 5–9 p.m. | Downtown Davis venues, anchored by the Pence Gallery
This free, self-guided monthly art walk spotlights galleries and venues throughout downtown Davis with new exhibit openings, receptions, and hands-on activities. The Pence Gallery typically offers complimentary wine and community programming during the fall receptions.
Five Course Wine & Culinary Experience at Great Bear Vineyards | Sept. 19, 2026, 6 p.m.| Great Bear Vineyards, Davis
An elegant evening featuring an elevated five-course tasting menu - a journey through seasonal ingredients, creative culinary techniques, and perfectly paired estate-grown wines. Each course has been thoughtfully matched to highlight both the dish and the wine, showcasing true harmony between food and vine. Great Bear Vineyards regularly hosts multi-course, farm-to-fork dinners pairing chef-prepared menus with estate wines in an intimate tasting room or al fresco vineyard setting.
A Taste of Davis & Yolo | Sept. 27, 2026, 6-8 p.m. | Davis Odd Fellows Lodge, 415 2nd Street in Downtown Davis
Enjoy an eclectic variety of delicious foods, wines, and beers from numerous outstanding purveyors from around Yolo County, all under one roof: Buckhorn Meat Co., Curry Kabab Paradise, Davis Creamery, Dunloe Brewing, Great Bear Vineyards, Hunan Bar & Restaurant, L&L Hawaiian BBQ, Mercado Davis, Tommy J's Grill & Catering, and Turkovich Family Wines, among others. This fund-raising event to support the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge, Meals on Wheels Yolo County and STEAC.
Join the Harvest – Reds Edition | Oct. 10, 2026, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Great Bear Vineyards, Davis
Great Bear Vineyards' seasonal "Join the Harvest" invites guests behind the scenes of the winemaking process to become part of the winemaking magic. Hand-pick the grapes destined for the 2026 Reds, feel the unforgettable sensation of grapes beneath your feet as you grape stomp, then enjoy a delicious farm-to-fork lunch.
Foxy's Fall Century Ride | Oct. 17, 2026 | Start/Finish: Veterans Memorial Center, 203 E 14th Street, Davis
Hosted by the Davis Bike Club, this late-season cycling classic offers riders multiple route options (100-mile, 100K and 50K routes). The routes run through Yolo County's scenic farmland, making the ride a favorite for both competitive and recreational cyclists. Registration is open now at davisbikeclub.org.
14th Annual Davis Jazz Beat Festival | Oct. 23, 2026, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Oct. 24, 2 - 7 p.m. | John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis (with additional programming at Davis Commons)
This free, all-ages arts festival fills the gallery and surrounding downtown block with live jazz performances, poetry readings, and live performance painting, celebrating Davis's creative community as the season turns.
Yolo Wine & Food Affair | Oct. 24, 2026, 5:30 - 8 p.m. | Great Bear Vineyards, 24800 County Road 101A, Davis
Celebrating the very best of Yolo County's wine and culinary scene. Featuring 11 top Yolo County wineries, each pouring their finest 90+ point, Best of Class, Double Gold, and limited-production wines. Pair each sip with delicious bites from local chefs as you stroll the vineyard grounds and take in the golden hour glow.
Zombie Bike Parade Halloween Festival | Oct. 31, 2026, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Community Park, Davis
A quintessentially Davis Halloween tradition, this family-friendly, costumed procession welcomes decorated bikes, scooters, skateboards, wheelchairs and walkers for a spooky-fun ride through town with music, entertainment, BMX stunt show and other festivities following. Open to riders and walkers of all ages. (The Davis Co-op Block Party and (adults only) Zombie Halloween Party at Dunloe Brewing will take place on Friday, Oct 30).
For a full calendar of Davis and Yolo County events, see visityolo.com/events. For more information about Davis visit https://visitdavis.org/. For more information about Yolo County visit visityolo.com or follow us on Instagram @visityolo or Facebook.
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