Mellano Farm Stand

Strawberry U-Pick & Flower Fields Open [10:30-4:00]
2026-04-09 10:00 - 2026-04-10 16:30, 2026-04-16 10:00 - 2026-04-17 16:30, 2026-04-23 10:00 - 2026-04-24 16:30, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 2026-05-01 16:30, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 2026-05-08 16:30 UTC
Weekday Charm | Thurs & Fri, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Take it slow with a peaceful day of fresh picking and quiet strolls through the flowers.

Farm Stand Open |10:30am - 5:00pm| Thursday — Sunday
2026-04-09 10:30 - 2026-04-12 17:00, 2026-04-16 10:30 - 2026-04-19 17:00, 2026-04-23 10:30 - 2026-04-26 17:00, 2026-04-30 10:30 - 2026-05-03 17:00, 2026-05-07 10:30 - 2026-05-10 17:00, 2026-05-14 10:30 - 2026-05-17 17:00, 2026-05-21 10:30 - 2026-05-24 17:00, 2026-05-28 10:30 - 2026-05-31 17:00 and 7 more dates
Mellano Farm Stand is open Thursday through Sunday, from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, unless otherwise noted for special closures.

Berries and Blooms Festival [10:00-4:00PM]
2026-04-11 10:00 - 2026-04-12 16:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 2026-04-19 16:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 2026-04-26 16:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 2026-05-03 16:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 2026-05-10 16:00
Get ready to experience the farm like never before! This year, we are packing our Berries & Blooms Season with more spring fun, more flavor, and more flowers than ever. Join us for the ultimate weekend escape in the fresh air!
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Please note: Last tickets are sold and last entry into the fields is at 3:00 PM to ensure you have plenty of time to enjoy the full experience!
Can’t make it this weekend? Don’t fret! We will be celebrating spring with our Weekend Festivals every Saturday & Sunday from March 28th-May 10th!
Festival Highlights:
Berry Great!
The sweetest strawberries around are back! Our U-pick field is red, ripe & ready for you to pick and fill your buckets up with these sun ripened berries!
A Blooming good time! Ranunculus, Lavender & More!
Floral Wonderland: Wander through our famous Ranunculus fields and fall in love with spring time color! Capture stunning photos amongst the flowers and enjoy the beauty of this unique flower!
Watch as our stunning field of Stock comes to life as the season progresses.
Lavender U-Pick: Step into our aromatic lavender field in full bloom! Harvest the most fragrant stems to take a piece of the farm home with you
Build-Your-Own Bouquet: Visit our Bloom Bar to design your own custom floral arrangement or a beautiful Floral Crown.
Tractor Tour: Catch a tractor ride (last departure at 3:30 PM) and explore the farm and learn more about our practices and history and you take in the sights!
Buzz on By
DIY Infused Honey Station: Get creative and bring your honey to life by infusing it with a variety of floral and herbal ingredients, it is like spring in a jar!
Don’t miss our honey sampling and in depth discussion at 12:00 pm!
The Kids Zone is Back!
Our beloved Kids Zone is better than ever! Let the little ones burn off some energy and get creative:
Bounce House & Slides: High-energy fun on a beautiful spring day!
Cookie Decorating: A sweet treat they can design themselves.
Springtime Crafts: Build your very own Gnome or Fairy House to take home!
FREE Kids Crafts: Creative stations are open all day long for the kids to enjoy
Farm-Fresh Eats & The Botanical Bar
A Variety of Offerings: Satisfy your cravings with everything from street tacos and burritos to classic funnel cakes and more!
The Botanical Bar: Cool off with our seasonal farm-crafted lemonades, or enjoy a selection of local beer and wine.
Shop Local Artisans
Stroll through our marketplace featuring incredible local vendors! Discover unique finds including:
* Handmade Jewelry
* Farm-fresh Jams
* Artisanal Sourdough Bread
* …and so much more!
FREE Farm Fun!
10:30 AM (Saturdays): Seed Life Cycle – Kids plant their very own seed to take home.
10:30 AM (Sundays): Worm Bin & Composting – Learn the magic of farm soil (alternating Sundays).
Honey Discussion & Sampling (12:00 PM): Discover the properties and benefits of raw honey straight from our farm. Taste all 5 varieties!
2:45 PM: Animal Feeding – Join us for a special feeding time! Watch our farm animals fill up on fresh veggies and feed!
Live Music: Enjoy the sounds of talented local artists from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM every Saturday and Sunday.
Plan Your Visit
When: Saturdays & Sundays, March 28th – May 10th.
Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Last tickets sold and last entry into the fields, tractor and activities is at 3:00 PM.
* Parking: $5 per vehicle.
* Important: Due to food safety reasons dogs are not allowed in any of the fields
* For their own safety and the safety of our guests, dogs are not allowed on the tractor
* We accept cash, card & digital payments at the farm stand and our activity stations
Come bloom with us and celebrate spring!

Summer Farm Camp, Session 1 (June 15-June 19, 2026)
2026-06-15 09:00 - 2026-06-19 15:00 | Mellano Farm Stand, Mellano Farm Stand - 5714 North River Road
Join us for a week of farm fun! We are passionate about sharing our family farm with kids!
When: Jun 15, 2026, 9:00 AM PDTJun 19, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT
Where: Mellano Farm Stand
5714 North River Road, Oceanside
Tickets here: Session 1
Farm Camp will include:
Age-appropriate farm & nature exploration
Attending to & feeding the farm animals
Games & relay races
Arts & crafts
Harvesting produce and using it to make snacks
Picking flowers
Learning about worms and bugs
And more!
Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm.
Kids bring a packed lunch, but all snacks and supplies will be provided.
Farm Camp is specifically geared towards 6-9 year-olds, but if your 5-year old is interested in joining us…contact us and we can usually make an exception!
We also love having 10- & 11-year olds join us. They will not only participate in Farm Camp, but will also have some events/projects more geared for their advanced ages as well as assist the leaders in other projects!
Last year our farm camps sold out quickly so contact us with any questions (Info@MellanoFarmStand.com) and sign up today!
Please note we have four separate Farm Camp weeks offered throughout the summer so if this week does not fit your schedule, check out our other dates!
See you at the farm!
10% sibling discount. Contact us ahead of time for a code to use at checkout.
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Refund policy:
Up to 30 days before camp starts – full refund (minus 10% processing fee) or transfer to another available camp date.
Up to 14 days before camp starts – 50% refund (minus 10% fee) or transfer to another available camp date.
13 days prior through the Friday before camp starts – Transfer to another available camp date.
*If you choose to transfer to another available camp date, contact Info@MellanoFarmStand.com directly for us to discuss options and manually make the agreed upon changes. Thank you.

3-Day Art Atelier on the Farm
2026-06-24 09:00 - 2026-06-26 15:00
Mellano Farm Stand’s Summer Art Atelier: A 3-Day Creative Immersion For Your Creative Kids
When: Jun 24, 2026, 9:00 AM PDTJun 26, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT
Where: Mellano Farm Stand – 5714 North River Road, Oceanside 92057
Get Tickets Here: 3-Day Art Atelier on the Farm
This summer, we invite a small group of young artists to join us for a truly special three-day creative experience set in the heart of Mellano Farm. Designed as a boutique-style art immersion, this elevated camp blends fine art instruction with the natural beauty and inspiration of our blooming fields.
Each day, students will explore a curated selection of artistic mediums — this can range from oil pastels and watercolor to chalk, tempera, and mixed media as well as more classic arts & craft projects — all guided by intentional, skill-building instruction. Artists will learn foundational principles of art including line, shape, color, space, and texture while developing artistic vocabulary and technique in a supportive, inspiring environment.
What makes this experience exceptional is its setting. Our young artists will work while overlooking vibrant flower fields and working farmland, offering endless inspiration. Young artists will sketch among the blooms, observe farm animals, and create pieces influenced directly by the landscape around them. This is not just an art class — it is an immersive farm-to-canvas experience.
Beyond the easel & sketch pad, students will enjoy thoughtfully integrated farm experiences, including farm-inspired recipes and snacks, nature walks for creative exploration, and hands-on moments that connect art with agriculture.
Every detail is designed to spark imagination and deepen appreciation for the natural world.
With intentionally small group sizes, this atelier provides personalized attention, meaningful instruction, and space for each child’s unique creative voice to flourish. Our focus is on cultivating artistic confidence, encouraging individual expression, and fostering a growth mindset in a peaceful, beautiful setting on the farm.
This class is designed for 9–13-year-olds though we can discuss younger or older kids interested in participating!
Kids will bring a packed lunch, but snacks will be created and provided each day at camp.
Spaces are limited to preserve the intimate, high-quality experience. We look forward to welcoming your young artist for a memorable and inspiring experience on the farm.
See you at the farm!
10% sibling discount. Contact us ahead of time for a code to use at checkout.
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Refund policy:
Up to 30 days before camp starts – full refund (minus 10% processing fee) or transfer to another available camp date.
Up to 14 days before camp starts – 50% refund (minus 10% fee) or transfer to another available camp date.
13 days prior through the Friday before camp starts – Transfer to another available camp date.
*If you choose to transfer to another available camp date, contact Info@MellanoFarmStand.com directly for us to discuss options and manually make the agreed upon changes. Thank you.

Summer Farm Camp, Session 2 (June 29-July 3, 2026)
2026-06-29 09:00 - 2026-07-03 15:00
Join us for a week of farm fun! We are passionate about sharing our family farm with kids!
When: Jun 29, 2026, 9:00 AM PDTJul 3, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT
Where: Mellano Farm Stand – 5714 North River Road, Oceanside 92057
Tickets Here: Session 2
Farm Camp will include:
Age-appropriate farm & nature exploration
Attending to & feeding the farm animals
Games & relay races
Arts & crafts
Harvesting produce and using it to make snacks
Picking flowers
Learning about worms and bugs
And more!
Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm.
Kids bring a packed lunch, but all snacks and supplies will be provided.
Farm Camp is specifically geared towards 6-9 year-olds, but if your 5-year old is interested in joining us…contact us and we can usually make an exception!
We also love having 10- & 11-year olds join us. They will not only participate in Farm Camp, but will also have some events/projects more geared for their advanced ages as well as assist the leaders in other projects!
Last year our farm camps sold out quickly so contact us with any questions (Info@MellanoFarmStand.com) and sign up today!
Please note we have four separate Farm Camp weeks offered throughout the summer so if this week does not fit your schedule, check out our other dates!
See you at the farm!
10% sibling discount. Contact us ahead of time for a code to use at checkout.
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Refund policy:
Up to 30 days before camp starts – full refund (minus 10% processing fee) or transfer to another available camp date.
Up to 14 days before camp starts – 50% refund (minus 10% fee) or transfer to another available camp date.
13 days prior through the Friday before camp starts – Transfer to another available camp date.
*If you choose to transfer to another available camp date, contact Info@MellanoFarmStand.com directly for us to discuss options and manually make the agreed upon changes. Thank you.

3-Day Little Master's Studio on the Farm
2026-07-08 09:00 - 2026-07-10 15:00
Mellano Farm Stand’s Summer Art Camp: A 3-Day Creative Immersion For Your Artistic Kids
When: Jul 8, 2026, 9:00 AM PDTJul 10, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT
Where: Mellano Farm Stand – 5714 North River Road, Oceanside 92057
Get Tickets Here: 3-Day Little Master’s Studio on the Farm
This summer, we invite a small group of young artists to join us for a truly special three-day creative experience set in the heart of Mellano Farm. Designed as a boutique-style art immersion, this elevated camp blends fine art instruction with the natural beauty and inspiration of our blooming fields.
Each day, students will explore a curated selection of artistic mediums — this can range from oil pastels and watercolor to chalk, tempera, and mixed media as well as more classic arts & craft projects — all guided by intentional, skill-building instruction. Artists will learn foundational principles of art including line, shape, color, space, and texture while developing artistic vocabulary and technique in a supportive, inspiring environment.
What makes this experience exceptional is its setting. Our young artists will work while overlooking vibrant flower fields and working farmland, offering endless inspiration. Young artists will sketch among the blooms, observe farm animals, and create pieces influenced directly by the landscape around them. This is not just an art class — it is an immersive farm-to-canvas experience.
Beyond the easel & sketch pad, students will enjoy thoughtfully integrated farm experiences, including farm-inspired recipes and snacks, nature walks for creative exploration, and hands-on moments that connect art with agriculture.
Every detail is designed to spark imagination and deepen appreciation for the natural world.
With intentionally small group sizes, this atelier provides personalized attention, meaningful instruction, and space for each child’s unique creative voice to flourish. Our focus is on cultivating artistic confidence, encouraging individual expression, and fostering a growth mindset in a peaceful, beautiful setting on the farm.
This class is designed for 9–13-year-olds though we can discuss younger or older kids interested in participating!
Kids will bring a packed lunch, but snacks will be created and provided each day at camp.
Spaces are limited to preserve the intimate, high-quality experience. We look forward to welcoming your young artist for a memorable and inspiring experience on the farm.
See you at the farm!
10% sibling discount. Contact us ahead of time for a code to use at checkout.
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Refund policy:
Up to 30 days before camp starts – full refund (minus 10% processing fee) or transfer to another available camp date.
Up to 14 days before camp starts – 50% refund (minus 10% fee) or transfer to another available camp date.
13 days prior through the Friday before camp starts – Transfer to another available camp date.
*If you choose to transfer to another available camp date, contact Info@MellanoFarmStand.com directly for us to discuss options and manually make the agreed upon changes. Thank you.

Summer Farm Camp, Session 3 (July 13-July 17, 2026)
2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-07-17 15:00
Join us for a week of farm fun! We are passionate about sharing our family farm with kids!
When: Jul 13, 2026, 9:00 AM PDTJul 17, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT
Where: Mellano Farm Stand – 5714 North River Road, Oceanside 92057
Tickets Here: Session 3
Farm Camp will include:
Age-appropriate farm & nature exploration
Attending to & feeding the farm animals
Games & relay races
Arts & crafts
Harvesting produce and using it to make snacks
Picking flowers
Learning about worms and bugs
And more!
Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm.
Kids bring a packed lunch, but all snacks and supplies will be provided.
Farm Camp is specifically geared towards 6-9 year-olds, but if your 5-year old is interested in joining us…contact us and we can usually make an exception!
We also love having 10- & 11-year olds join us. They will not only participate in Farm Camp, but will also have some events/projects more geared for their advanced ages as well as assist the leaders in other projects!
Last year our farm camps sold out quickly so contact us with any questions (Info@MellanoFarmStand.com) and sign up today!
Please note we have four separate Farm Camp weeks offered throughout the summer so if this week does not fit your schedule, check out our other dates!
See you at the farm!
10% sibling discount. Contact us ahead of time for a code to use at checkout.
*********
Refund policy:
Up to 30 days before camp starts – full refund (minus 10% processing fee) or transfer to another available camp date.
Up to 14 days before camp starts – 50% refund (minus 10% fee) or transfer to another available camp date.
13 days prior through the Friday before camp starts – Transfer to another available camp date.
*If you choose to transfer to another available camp date, contact Info@MellanoFarmStand.com directly for us to discuss options and manually make the agreed upon changes. Thank you.
