PlacerGROWN Farm & Barn Tour
Auburn, Placer County, California. Ticket-free & self-guided tour through the farms and ranches of Placer County.
Details
- Where
- 2855 2nd St, Auburn, CA 95603. Directions
- When
- Annual tour; 2026: Oct 11, 2026, 10:00 am.
- Fees
- No tickets needed.
- Access
- Some of the Tour destinations do not operate normal visiting hours; if you chose to visit a location outside of the tour date, please be sure it is open and available to do so.
- Phone
- 530-889-7372
- Managed by
- PlacerGROWN.
Choose from 15-20 destinations with family-friendly activities, farm tours, and agricultural demonstrations while shopping local artisanal vendors and enjoying fresh, local foods, drinks, and fall produce.
Notable Events
- 2001Placer County's Agricultural Marketing Program, later carried under the PlacerGROWN brand, was first instituted in 2001. placer.ca.gov
- 2004The Farm and Barn Tour began in 2004, with six farms and about 700 visitors; it now hosts over 2,000 visitors for the one-day event each October. placer.ca.gov
- 2007The annual Placer Farm & Barn Tour drew an average of 350 visitors per farm venue, with actual counts ranging from 197 to 674. placer.ca.gov
- 2009The Farm & Barn Tour was discontinued for 2009; the public and members of the ag community made it clear that it was the most important local event to educate the public and build support for local agriculture. ucanr.edu
- 2010Due to popular demand the tour was reinstated in 2010 as a biennial event; about 1,800 people attended the 2010 event at nine farms, ranches, and vineyards. ucanr.edu
- 2012The program was revitalized in 2012 as the county's agricultural marketing effort, building a PR and social media program to promote Placer County's farms and ranches under the PlacerGROWN brand. placer.ca.gov
People
- Josh Huntsinger, Placer County Director of Agriculture, Parks and Natural Resources.