Sebastopol apples Archives

Volunteers, from San Jose, Marie Taylor Harper (left) and Mary Ann May-Pumphrey snap a 'selfie' at the 45th Gravenstein Apple Fair at Ragle Ranch Park in Sebastopol. (Will Bucquoy/For The Press Democrat)

Here’s What To Expect at the 52nd Annual Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol

July 2025

The annual Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol celebrates all things Grav, a cherished symbol of Sonoma County’s agricultural legacy.

Apple trees blossom in an orchard along Bodega Highway, at Spring Hill School Road, west of Sebastopol on Monday, March 31, 2014. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

From the Archives: The Battle to Save Apples in Wine Country

February 2024

The area around Sebastopol was once well known for its apples, but vineyards have replaced many orchards. Farmers, cidermakers, environmentalists and chefs are now working hard to preserve the area's apple heritage.