California’s Olive Festivals

You’ve heard about fly fishing in Montana, coconut cracking in Hawaii, and cow milking in Wisconsin. But, what about a family vacation spent olive picking in California? In Pasadena, California it’s out with the pumpkins and in with the olives. Tis the season for harvesting the black and green fruit before the overstock falls from the branches and stains the city’s sidewalks. The best part: no previous picking experience is required. Families with members of all ages are encouraged to visit the sunny city during the month of November to help tend to the thousands of olive trees that surround … Continue reading