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Filoli's strolling pumpkin makes friends with a McCaw from the Happy Birds showFiloli's strolling pumpkin makes friends with a
McCaw from the “Happy Birds Performing
Parrot Show.”
Autumn at Filoli Festival

Saturday, October 1, 2011, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm

Make your reservations beginning Monday, August 22 at 9:00 am

You are cordially invited to join us for our annual harvest celebration, the Autumn at Filoli Festival. During this special event, discover and savor unique and rare types of apples, grapes and pears from Filoli’s orchards. Fruit tasting in the Visitor and Education Center will take place throughout the day. You will love trying and comparing all the different varieties! You will also have the opportunity to join a docent–led tour of the historic Gentlemen’s Orchard which contains more than 670 trees and vines of heirloom fruit.

The Filoli Garden Shop will be open throughout the day and special guest vendors will be showcasing their artisanal creations and edibles.

Filoli’s Nature Education Docents will be on hand to demonstrate and share their knowledge of the plants and animals at Filoli. They will also lead hikes through the natural areas of the property. Garden Information Docents will be present to answer your questions about the Garden and plants at Filoli.

Please note that picnics are not allowed on Filoli grounds. Please see our VISITOR POLICY AND ETIQUETTE.

Purchase Information

Event Tickets:
$20 Adult member
$25 Adult non-member
$5 Child (ages 5 to 17)
Free for children ages 4 and younger.

  • Purchase tickets in the Visitor Center

Lunch Tickets: (Advance purchase required. Please order before 4:00 pm on Monday, September 26)
$16 Adult BBQ lunch
Adult and child vegetarian options available.
$9 Child (bag lunch)

Phone:
Monday - Friday:
9:00 am–4:00 pm
(650) 364-8300, extension 508


Fax: (650) 503-2090
Download Reservation Form.


Filoli Ticket Purchase Policy.

Pumpkin Decorating

A young visitor contemplates getting his face painted.


A family at the 2009 festival

This family enjoyed the 2009 festival.


Lunch and Live Music on the Tennis Court

Live music and BBQ lunches under the oak trees.

Visit Family Fun Land

Numerous activities are planned with children and families in mind. There will be a “Family Fun Land” area where supervised children’s outdoor games and activities will take place. We will also have a “pumpkin patch” where children can choose and decorate a pumpkin to take home. Young guests can have their faces painted, as well as help our volunteers operate the cider press. And, our “Strolling Pumpkin” will be around to greet them with treats. We also invite all youngsters to craft their very own apple scarecrow!

A Day Filled With Entertainment

You will be amused and captivated by the entertainment we have planned this year. The popular Happy Birds Performing Parrot Show is returning with three fascinating performances. Nick Barone will present two autumn–themed puppet shows in the Ballroom of the historic home. Ravioli the Clown will perform his charming magic show and wander the grounds with Snazzy the Clown providing fun and balloons everywhere they go. Be on the lookout for hand–crafted scarecrows, created by Friends of Filoli volunteers, in all shapes and sizes throughout the property.

BBQ Lunches and Café Refreshments

An adult barbecue lunch (advance purchase required; please order before 4:00 pm on Monday, September 26) will be served on Filoli’s Tennis Court from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. Entrée choices include a vegetarian option, and the dessert will feature Filoli apples. A special children’s lunch of turkey and cheese wrap will also be available. View the Lunch Menu. Visit the Café at Filoli, serving a variety of sandwiches, soups, salads and sweets for your convenience.

You won't want to miss this year's Autumn at Filoli Festival!