Festivalgoers stroll through historic downtown Marysville during the Marysville Peach Festival in 2025. The annual celebration returns July 17-18 for its 26th year with peach-themed food, live entertainment, family activities and more than 100 exhibitors. Photo by Lloyd Green Jr.

 

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - One of Yuba-Sutter's signature summer traditions returns later this month as the 26th annual Marysville Peach Festival brings two days of food, entertainment and family activities to historic downtown Marysville.

The free festival will take place Friday, July 17, from 4 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. along D Street. Organizers expect thousands of visitors to attend the annual celebration, which highlights one of the region's most recognizable agricultural products.

The City of Marysville launched the festival in 1999 to celebrate the peach, a crop that remains one of Yuba-Sutter's top agricultural commodities. Today, the event draws more than 25,000 visitors each year and has become one of Northern California's largest peach-themed festivals.

Visitors can enjoy peach-inspired foods including pies, cobblers, ice cream, salsa, beverages and other treats while browsing more than 100 exhibitors throughout downtown. Local businesses and restaurants will also welcome festival attendees during the two-day event.

Live entertainment will take place throughout the festival on multiple stages featuring local and regional musicians. Families can also visit the children's activity area and take part in a variety of activities designed for younger guests.

One of the festival's most popular traditions, the Peach Pie Eating Contest, returns Saturday at noon at Third and D streets, where contestants will compete to finish a peach pie the fastest.

The Peach Royalty Competition, presented by the Heartshine Foundation, will crown this year's Peach Festival royalty before they are recognized during the festival.

Runners and walkers can kick off Saturday morning by participating in the 2026 Peach Festival 5K/10K. The race begins at 8 a.m. at the Yuba-Sutter Training Zone, 830 J St. in Marysville. Proceeds benefit Live Well Yuba Sutter. Registration information is available at http://www.runsignup.com.

Festival organizers encourage visitors to make a weekend of the event by exploring downtown Marysville's historic district, shopping local businesses and enjoying area restaurants while celebrating the region's peach harvest.

Additional festival information is available at http://www.marysvillepeachfest.com.