Farm Stand Open |10:30am - 5:00pm| Thursday — Sunday
2026-08-06 10:30 - 2026-08-09 17:00, 2026-08-13 10:30 - 2026-08-16 17:00, 2026-08-20 10:30 - 2026-08-23 17:00, 2026-08-27 10:30 - 2026-08-30 17:00, 2026-09-03 10:30 - 2026-09-06 17:00, 2026-09-10 10:30 - 2026-09-13 17:00, 2026-09-17 10:30 - 2026-09-20 17:00, 2026-09-24 10:30 - 2026-09-27 17:00 UTC and 8 more dates
Mellano Farm Stand is open Thursday through Sunday, from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, unless otherwise noted for special closures.

Please note: There will be no tractor rides on Saturdays and Sundays throughout June.

Block Printing Workshop: Linocut Botanicals | 3:00-6:00PM
2026-09-12 15:00 - 18:00
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Become a maker at our seasonal market! Join us for a hands-on, artist-led Block Printing Workshop during our Makers Market on September 12th!
Our market will be bustling with incredible local artisans, makers, artists, and handcrafted goods—and now it’s your chance to become a maker yourself! Immerse yourself in the art of relief printing as we pull inspiration directly from the farm, focusing on botanical elements, leaves, flowers, and organic shapes.
Lino printing (linocut) is a classic technique where designs are carved into linoleum blocks using specialized gouging tools—the raised areas hold the ink to create crisp, repeatable prints. In this extended session, you will design and carve two separate blocks: a smaller block customized for your 5-pack of stationery cards, and a larger block scaled for your canvas tote bag. You’ll keep both custom carved blocks plus a complete guide packed with all the information, tips, and techniques you need to keep printing at home!
From design transfer and carving safety to ink rolling (brayer technique) and heat-sealing fabric, you’ll master the full process from start to finish while sipping on a refreshing, handcrafted fall mocktail or local wine or beer.
Event Highlights

Makers Market Experience: Enjoy a full market filled with local vendors, artists, and handmade items before or after your workshop. Arrive early if you want to browse our great selection of local makers!
Artist-Led Instruction: Full guidance from an art instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience on carving techniques, ink application, pressure transfer, and fabric sealing.
Double the Carving: Craft two reusable blocks—one small block for stationery and one larger block for tote bags.
Custom Printed Goods: Print and keep a 5-pack of stationery cards and 1 durable canvas tote bag.
Take-Home Knowledge: Take home both carved blocks plus a printmaking guide so you can keep pulling prints at home.
Fall Refreshments: Complimentary sparkling fall mocktail or local beer or wine to enjoy while you create.

Details & Ticket Options

Age Requirement: Suitable for ages 14+ years.
Date: Saturday, September 12th
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Parking Included

No prior printmaking experience needed, all skill levels welcome! Spaces are limited to ensure personalized instruction.
Please check in at the farm stand between 2:30-2:45 PM. The workshop will start promptly at 3 PM!
No Refunds
No Dogs allowed on the farm due to food safety reasons

Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival [10:00-4:00PM]
2026-09-26 10:00 - 2026-09-27 16:00, 2026-10-03 10:00 - 2026-10-04 16:00, 2026-10-10 10:00 - 2026-10-11 16:00, 2026-10-24 10:00 - 2026-10-25 16:00
Fall is officially in the air, and we’re bringing you six straight weekends of autumn magic, vibrant blooms, and unforgettable family fun! Join us at Mellano Farm Stand as we celebrate the season with colorful marigold fields, and endless corn maze, and everything you love about harvest time!
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect front-porch pumpkin, wandering through the flower fields, taking in the autumn air on the tractor, we’ve got something special waiting for everyone!

The Ultimate Pumpkin Patch: Browse our wide selection of pumpkins available for purchase and snap stunning photos in our farm grown pumpkin patch!
U-Pick Marigolds: Walk the fields and pick your own brilliant golden marigolds to bring home.
Corn Maze & Tractor Rides: Find your way through our sprawling corn maze and enjoy a relaxing tractor-drawn farm ride.
Live Music, Local Vendors & Food Trucks: Enjoy local live performances every weekend while indulging in local bites and goods
Seasonal Treats & Drinks: Sip on refreshing lemonades or festive spooky mocktails, and sample crowd favorites like our fun apple nachos.
Kids Zone: Bounce Houses, Gem sluicing and more!

🌱 FREE EDUCATIONAL TALKS & DEMOS
Expand your home garden knowledge with our free interactive sessions held throughout the day:

11:00 AM – DIY Worm Bins (Vermicomposting): Learn how to turn your kitchen scraps into rich organic fertilizer for your garden at home!
11:30 AM & 1:30 PM – Honey, Bees & Pollinators: Sample our farm-fresh honey and learn all about the critical role bees play in our local ecosystem.
12:30 PM – Marigold Garlands & History: Discover how to craft traditional marigold garlands and learn the history and meaning behind these vibrant autumn blooms.
All Day: Free Kids Crafts including Bee Baths, Jack O’ Lantern Fans and more!

🥧 PUMPKIN PIE EATING CONTEST
Think you’ve got what it takes to take home the crown? Step up or cheer on the competitors during our wildly entertaining pie-eating showdowns!
Contest Rounds: 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM
Event Details:

10:00-4:00 PM
Last Tickets Sold at 3:30 PM
Last Tractor Ride Departs at 3:30 PM
$5 Parking

Can’t Make it This Weekend? Join us all throughout Fall!

Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival
September 26th & 27th
October 3rd & 4th
October 10th & 11th
October 17th & 18th
October 24th & 25th
October 31st & November 1st

Breakfast at the Farm | 9:00-11:00AM
2026-10-04 08:00 - 17:00
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Join us down at the farm for Pancakes & Pumpkins, the ultimate fall morning experience!
Gather with family and friends for a self-guided morning on the farm to enjoy a delicious, freshly made breakfast featuring pancakes, seasoned potatoes, and bacon, all paired with one of our signature farm crafted seasonal mocktails! After breakfast, climb aboard for a classic tractor ride, head out to explore the seasonal farm attractions, snap photos in the vibrant marigold fields, get lost in the corn maze, and pick out your favorite small pumpkin to take home.
Guests are welcome to stay after breakfast and enjoy the rest of the day at our Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival!
Event Highlights

Farm-Made Breakfast (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM): Hot pancakes, seasoned potatoes, and bacon served alongside refreshing fall mocktail (non alcholic). Arrive anytime between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM to enjoy your breakfast!
Fall Attractions: Scenic tractor rides around the property, plus full admission to our corn maze, pumpkin patch, and marigold fields.
Timed Animal Feedings (10:00 AM & 11:00 AM): Set your watches! We’re hosting two special timed feedings—a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with our favorite farm animals.
Take-Home Souvenir: Each guest receives one small pumpkin to take home.
Full-Day Access: Stay as long as you’d like and enjoy the rest of the day exploring our Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival!

Important Arrival Details

Check-In: Please check in at the farm stand upon arrival.
Flexible Self-Guided Schedule: Breakfast is served between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM, but the farm is yours to enjoy for the rest of the day.
Parking: On-site parking is included with your admission.

No Refunds
No Dogs allowed on the farm or tractor due to food saftey reasons.

Kid's Afternoon on the Farm: Fall Classics | 3:00-5:00PM
2026-10-09 15:00 - 17:00
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Oct 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

Mellano Farm Stand – 5714 North River Road, Oceanside 92057

Gather your homeschool co-op, scout troop, or group of friends for an interactive autumn afternoon down on the farm! Designed for hands-on learning and seasonal fun, kids will explore the farm, visit our resident animals, navigate the corn maze, and dive into a hands-on seed planting!
Child’s Ticket (Recommended Ages 6-11)

Guided Farm Walk & Talk: An interactive walking tour through our vibrant fields.
Pumpkin Patch & Life Cycle “I-Spy”: Exploring our pumpkin patch while hunting for the stages of the pumpkin life cycle.
Corn Maze Challenge: A fun adventure navigating through our corn maze.
Sunflower Planting & Seed Science: Planting sunflower seeds to take home while learning how seeds sprout and grow.
Composting & Vermicomposting: Getting a hands-on look at our soil “superheroes” (worms!) and how decomposers nourish the earth.
Farm Animal Visit: Meeting and learning about our resident farm animals.

Chaperone / Sibling Add-On Ticket: Designed for accompanying adults, siblings, or extra family members who want to tag along, join the tour, and enjoy the farm experience together. (Note: This ticket includes full event access, but does not include the seed planting materials).
Pack your sun hats, bring your curiosity, and get ready for a wonderful afternoon outdoors!
Check in at the farm stand between 2:30-2:50. The tour will begin promptly at 3:00 PM!
No dogs allowed on the farm due to food safety reasons.

Ice Tie Dye Workshop | 3:30-6:00PM
2026-10-10 15:30 - 18:00
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Oct 10, 2026, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM PDT

Mellano Farm Stand – 5714 North River Road, Oceanside 92057

Join us on October 10th for a hands-on, artist-led Ice Dye Tie-Dye Workshop & Farm Visit!
Discover the captivating art of ice dyeing—a modern twist on traditional tie-dye that creates watercolor-like, marbled patterns and complex color gradients. Unlike traditional liquid dye, powdered pigments are placed on top of ice resting over folded fabric. As the ice melts slowly, it carries the dyes through the fibers, splitting into unexpected pigment specks and dreamy, ethereal blends.
Our color palette for this workshop is directly inspired by the farm in autumn: rich jewel tones drawn from our brilliant marigolds and zinnias, balanced with, stunning fall earth tones.
To spark your creativity, every participant will get to pick a bucket of u-pick flowers directly from the fields to inspire your vibrant color selections while you dye!
You will dye 1 garment of your choosing (select your style and size at checkout) plus 1 cotton bandana. You’ll also leave with a complete set of take-home care and washout instructions so your vibrant creations stay rich and bright!
Event Highlights
● Artist-Led Instruction: Learn folding and tying techniques, pigment placement, and color-splitting dynamics unique to ice dyeing.
● U-Pick Flower Bucket: Pick your own fresh blooms from the fields to draw direct inspiration for your custom color blends and to bring the color into your home once the workshop is over!
● Farm-Inspired Palette: Custom jewel tones (inspired by marigolds & zinnias) and autumnal earth tones.
● Custom Dyed Pieces: Dye 1 garment of your choice (see below for options) + 1 cotton bandana.
● Take-Home Care Kit: Full washout guidelines and care instructions to finish your project at home
● Fall Refreshments: Sip on one of our seasonal fall mocktails or a glass of local wine while you tie!
Important Information
Please review the available garments within the image gallery (click the arrow on the header image) and size charts, then select one of the following options:

Dress
Skirt
Long Sleeve + Beanie Combo

Enter your preferred garment and size in the provided field. All items are purchased in advance and will be ready for you upon arrival at the workshop. Please note: No size or item exchanges will be available on-site.
Check in at the farm stand between 3:00-3:20 PM. Or arrive early and enjoy our Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival (10-4 PM)
Parking Included
This workshop will begin promptly at 3:30 PM
Ages 14 & Up
All materials provided
No young children allowed at workshop for safety reasons.
No Refunds
Dogs are not allowed in the fields due to food safety reasons.

Día de los Muertos Festival [10:00-4:00PM]
2026-10-17 10:00 - 2026-10-18 16:00
Join us at Mellano Farm Stand as we celebrate Día de los Muertos surrounded by vibrant marigold fields, rich traditions, and festive family fun! Marigolds (cempasúchil) are the heart of this sacred holiday—their bright colors and fragrance guide loved ones back home.
Stroll through our golden bloom fields, honor tradition, and enjoy a day filled with community, live performances, and harvest activities!
MARIGOLDS & FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES ALL DAY

U-Pick Cempasúchil Fields: Walk our glowing fields and harvest your own fresh marigolds directly from the stem—perfect for your home ofrendas, floral crowns, and vibrant fall decor.
Marigold Garland & Floral Crowns: Take what you learned in our workshop and gather fresh stems to weave traditional marigold garlands right here at the farm!
Golden Field Photo Ops: Capture unforgettable photos surrounded by thousands of brilliant, full-bloom marigolds and festive autumn displays.
Pumpkin Patch & Pickings: Browse our wide selection of pumpkins for purchase to take home alongside your fresh flower bouquets.
Corn Maze & Tractor Rides: Challenge the maze and take a scenic tractor-drawn ride around the marigold-lined farm.
Seasonal Treats & Drinks: Enjoy spooky mocktails, fresh lemonade, specialty apple nachos, and local food vendors.

🌱 FREE EDUCATIONAL TALKS & DEMOS
Expand your home garden knowledge with our free interactive sessions held throughout the day:

11:00 AM – DIY Worm Bins (Vermicomposting): Learn how to turn your kitchen scraps into rich organic fertilizer for your garden at home!
1:30 AM & 1:30 PM – Honey, Bees & Pollinators: Sample our farm-fresh honey and learn all about the critical role bees play in our local ecosystem.
12:30 PM – Marigold Garlands & History: Discover how to craft traditional marigold garlands and learn the history and meaning behind these vibrant autumn blooms.All Day: Free Kids Crafts including Bee Baths, Skull Fans and more!

🥧 PUMPKIN PIE EATING CONTEST
Think you’ve got what it takes to take home the crown? Step up or cheer on the competitors during our wildly entertaining pie-eating showdowns!
Contest Rounds: 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM
Event Details:

10:00-4:00 PM
Last Tickets Sold at 3:30 PM
Last Tractor Ride Departs at 3:30 PM
$5 Parking

Can’t Make it This Weekend? Join us all throughout Fall!

Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival
September 26th & 27th
October 3rd & 4th
October 10th & 11th
October 17th & 18th
October 24th & 25th
October 31st & November 1st

Marigold Flower Crown & Garland Workshop | 4:00-6:00PM
2026-10-17 15:00 - 18:00
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Immerse yourself in the fall harvest with a guided visit to our vibrant marigold fields, where you’ll pick your own fresh blooms to craft a stunning floral crown & garland while learning the significance of marigolds. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the farm sipping on one of our fall mocktails or a glass of local wine while our host guides you step-by-step through designing your headpiece. Afterward, spend the day exploring all our seasonal fall attractions.
Event Highlights
● Guided Floral Crown Workshop: Step-by-step instruction and all materials provided to design your own wearable flower crown and stunning garland
● U-Pick Marigolds: Access to the marigold field to pick fresh stems for your creation + polaroid in the field.
● Complimentary Drinks: Enjoy one of our fall mocktails or a glass of local wine while you create.
● Fall Attractions: Full admission to our corn maze and pumpkin patch.
Parking Included
Ages 14+
Please check in at the farm stand no later than 3:45 PM, our workshop will start promptly at 4:00 PM!
Want to enjoy our Pumpkin & Marigold Festival (10-4 PM) before the workshop starts? Arrive early to catch live music, local vendors food trucks and more!
No Refunds
Dogs are not allowed on the farm due to to food safety reasons.

Kid's Afternoon on the Farm: Marigold Harvest & History | 3:00-5:00PM
2026-10-23 15:00 - 17:00
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Oct 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

Mellano Farm Stand – 5714 North River Road, Oceanside 92057

Gather your homeschool co-op, scout troop, or group of friends for an interactive autumn afternoon down on the farm—with a special twist on fall focused on the beautiful history of marigolds and Día de los Muertos! Designed for hands-on learning and seasonal fun, kids will explore the farm, visit our resident animals, navigate the corn maze, and dive into seasonal hands-on activities.
Child’s Ticket (Recomended ages 6-11 years)

Marigold Picking & History: Take in the vibrant colors and rich scents of our fields while hand-picking blooms and learning the history of cempasúchil.
Special Ladybug Release & Pollinator Lesson: Discover the vital role of daytime and nighttime pollinators (like bats!) and participate in an exciting ladybug release right in the marigold field!
Sugar Skull Rock Craft: Learn the symbolic history of sugar skulls and decorate a unique sugar skull rock to take home.
Corn Maze & Farm Animals: Complete the interactive corn maze passport quest and enjoy a guided walk-and-talk visit with our farm animals!

Chaperone / Sibling Add-On Ticket: Designed for accompanying adults, siblings, or extra family members who want to tag along, join the tour, and enjoy the farm experience together. (Note: This ticket includes full event access, but does not include u-pick marigolds or sugar skull craft).
Pack your sun hats, bring your curiosity, and get ready for a wonderful afternoon outdoors!
Check in at the farm stand between 2:30-2:50. The tour will begin promptly at 3:00 PM!
No dogs allowed on the farm due to food saftey reasons.

Breakfast At The Farm: Pancakes & Pumpkins | 9:00-11:00AM
2026-10-24 09:00 - 11:00
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Oct 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
Mellano Farm Stand – 5714 North River Road, Oceanside 92057

Join us down at the farm for Pancakes & Pumpkins, the ultimate fall morning experience!
Gather with family and friends for a self-guided morning on the farm to enjoy a delicious, freshly made breakfast featuring pancakes, seasoned potatoes, and bacon, all paired with one of our signature farm crafted seasonal mocktails! After breakfast, climb aboard for a classic tractor ride, head out to explore the seasonal farm attractions, snap photos in the vibrant marigold fields, get lost in the corn maze, and pick out your favorite small pumpkin to take home.
Guests are welcome to stay after breakfast and enjoy the rest of the day at our Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival!
Event Highlights

Farm-Made Breakfast (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM): Hot pancakes, seasoned potatoes, and bacon served alongside refreshing fall mocktail (non alcholic). Arrive anytime between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM to enjoy your breakfast!
Fall Attractions: Scenic tractor rides around the property, plus full admission to our corn maze, pumpkin patch, and marigold fields.
Timed Animal Feedings (10:00 AM & 11:00 AM): Set your watches! We’re hosting two special timed feedings—a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with our favorite farm animals.
Take-Home Souvenir: Each guest receives one small pumpkin to take home.
Full-Day Access: Stay as long as you’d like and enjoy the rest of the day exploring our Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival!

Important Arrival Details

Check-In: Please check in at the farm stand upon arrival.
Flexible Self-Guided Schedule: Breakfast is served between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM, but the farm is yours to enjoy for the rest of the day.
Parking: On-site parking is included with your admission.

No Refunds
No Dogs allowed on the farm or tractor due to food saftey reasons.
Free Admission: Children under 3 enter free (Breakfast + Beverage & pumpkin not included unless ticket is purchased)

Block Printing Workshop: Haunted Botanicals | 3:00-6:00PM
2026-10-24 15:00 - 18:00
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Oct 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT
Mellano Farm Stand – 5714 North River Road, Oceanside 92057

Join us for a hands-on, artist-led Printmaking & Lino Cut Workshop with a moody, Haunted Botanical twist during our Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival!
Come early to explore the festival grounds, wander through the pumpkin patch,, and enjoy all the fall fescatch live music, enjoy local food trucks and more before settling in to step into the darker side of nature.
Draw inspiration from eerie florals, thorny vines, dark foliage, and gothic botanical motifs to create your own hauntingly beautiful relief prints.
Lino printing (linocut) is a classic technique where designs are carved into linoleum blocks using specialized gouging tools—the raised areas hold the ink to create crisp, repeatable prints. In this extended session, you will design and carve two separate blocks: a smaller block customized for your 5-pack of stationery cards, and a larger block scaled for your canvas tote bag. You’ll keep both custom carved blocks plus a complete guide packed with all the information, tips, and techniques you need to keep printing at home!
From design transfer and carving safety to ink rolling (brayer technique) and heat-sealing fabric, you’ll master the full process from start to finish while sipping on a refreshing, handcrafted fall mocktail.
Event Highlights

Fall Festival Access: Arrive early to enjoy our Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival, including the pumpkin patch, live music, food trucks and more!
Haunted Botanical Focus: Draw inspiration from gothic florals, dark herbs, and autumn shadows to sketch and carve your eerie nature prints.
Artist-Led Instruction: Full guidance on carving techniques, ink application, pressure transfer, and fabric sealing.
Double the Carving: Craft two reusable blocks—one small block for stationery and one larger block for tote bags.
Custom Printed Goods: Print and keep a 5-pack of stationery cards and 1 durable canvas tote bag.
Take-Home Knowledge: Take home both carved blocks plus a printmaking guide so you can keep pulling prints at home.
Fall Refreshments: Complimentary fall mocktail or glass or local wine to enjoy while you create.

Details & Ticket Options

Age Requirement: Suitable for ages 14+ years.
Date: Saturday, October 24th
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Parking Included

No prior printmaking experience needed, all skill levels welcome! Spaces are limited to ensure personalized instruction.
Please check in at the farm stand between 2:30-2:45 PM. The workshop will start promptly at 3 PM!
No Refunds
No Dogs allowed on the farm due to food safety reasons

Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival [10:00AM-4:00PM]
2026-10-31 10:00 - 2026-11-01 16:00
