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2026 Fall Garden Fair

UC Master Gardener Program of Santa Clara County
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Jose, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Date:
    October 3, 2026, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM PDT
    Available Times:
    Weekends daytime
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    4-8 hours, depending on shifts desired
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    40
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Hunger, Food Security
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    17+
    Other Requirements:
    Come prepared for the weather! Close-toed shoes, layers, sunscreen, hat, water bottle. Every participant MUST have a signed waiver. If you do not, you will not be able to volunteer with us. Snacks will be provided, bring your own as desired.

    Description

    2026 Fall Garden Fair

    Fall Garden Fair - Master Gardener Plant Sale and Educational Event

    Be a part of the fun by encouraging sustainability and healthy lifestyles through gardening. At our annual Fall Garden Fair we sell thousands of cool season vegetables, herbs, flowers, succulents and California Native plants, and give free educational talks and activities for children.

    Ideal for high school and college groups or individuals. Hours will count as volunteer service hours for students, and you will receive documentation when you complete your shift.

    The things you'll be doing:

      • Hospitality: Provide coffee, tea, and other refreshments to volunteers
      • Logistics: Setup: Put up tables, chairs, canopies, and temporary fencing
      • Logistics: Teardown: Take down tables, chairs, canopies, and temporary fencing
      • Parcel Greeter & Loading Zone: Overseeing loading zone and directing people into / out of MG parcel
      • Plant Check-in: Take care of customer purchases while they do other market activities (like a coat check)
      • Plant Transport: Move plants from growing areas to sales areas
      • Signage: Put up / take down signs / banners that help attendees navigate our
      • parcel to other activity areas

    Please note: You will have the opportunity to help in different areas, and in fact your willingness to do so is greatly appreciated. This will be a busy event and needs will shift throughout the day!

    Preregistration is required. Your volunteer waiver MUST be signed and brought with you. Younger than 18 must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

    Arriving - We recommend getting dropped off or parking on Chynoweth Ave near Vauxhall Circle. A walk in entrance is close to the Master Gardener Spring Garden Market. Report to Plant Check-In in the Shade House.

    Bring a water bottle and dress to be outdoors! Sturdy closed toed shoes, hat and sunscreen are recommended.

    Questions? Contact UCCE Master Gardener Rudy Heredia at rudy.ucmg.scc@gmail.com

    Multiple shifts available:

    • Saturday October 3, 2025 - 07:00 to 15:00PST

    Location

    On-site

    UC Master Gardener Parcel at Martial Cottle Park

    5283 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95136, USA

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