Mandarin Festival

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1273 High St
Auburn, CA 95603

The Mandarin Festival in Auburn, CA is an annual event that celebrates the start of Placer County's Mountain Mandarin season. With thousands of pounds of fresh Mandarin oranges and gift baskets available for purchase, visitors can also enjoy free samples, food, artisan crafts, and activities centered around the Mandarin orange. Drawing in 30,000 visitors from the San Francisco Bay Area and Reno, this 3-day celebration is a must-visit for Mandarin orange enthusiasts.

The festival takes place at the Gold Country Fairgrounds and features a variety of vendors, live music, and even a Mandarin Recipe Contest. With its rich history and popularity, the Mandarin Festival has become a beloved tradition in the region, offering a vibrant and flavorful experience for all who attend.

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KC N.
11/20/2018

Best place to sample Mandarin Oranges from several local growers... Get the freshest just pick fruits just in time for the holidays. Our favorite growers are Miller Honey & Magnolia...

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John S.
11/28/2024

The festival moved to a new location in 2024. The whole thing felt like a money grab. Pay to park, pay to enter (per person), and pay hefty prices once you enter. I'm sure each booth had to pay a...

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William C.
12/7/2022

It didn't live up to the hype. A lot of vendors at hearty prices, and the cost to enter wasn't cheap. On top of that, the mandarins were not as good as I thought they might be. Most were very...

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Douglas Y.
11/22/2021

So this is a pretty small event to be considered a festival but hey it was fun. Tickets were $10 pp and allowed you to peruse the displays and vendors. We parked next door in a church parking...

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Sou L.
11/25/2019

Fun little festival full of mandarin goodies!! I came early to participate in their 2nd annual fun run. The cost We finished the race at least an hour prioof the fun run includes a complimentary...

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