Apple Festivals Locations Locator Map and Directory

Apple Festivals celebrate the fall harvest of apples, as well as the myriad dishes that can be made from apples, including apple pie, apple butter, apple cider, and applesauce. There are apple festivals anywhere apples are grown, which includes the vast majority of the United States. In certain states, such as Virginia and New York, where apples are a staple of local agriculture, there are literally dozens of apple festivals. Most occur at rural towns, farms, and apple orchards. While the activities differ between each "Applefest" (a common portmanteau), many have live music, kids activities such as apple bobbing and hayrides, an apple pie baking contest, and a craft show or quilt show. Most apple festivals occur in September or October, although some are thrown as early as August in states where the crop comes in early. Check out our map to find apple festivals near you, and feel free to submit any that we missed!