Applefest Celebrates 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of Local Agriculture, Community, and Family Traditions

The much- anticipated Applefest, a beloved fall tradition is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The Applefest planning committee promises this year’s festival will be the biggest and best yet.

From humble beginnings in 1974 when local farmers first gathered on Main Street to showcase their harvest, the festival has grown into a community tradition drawing thousands of visitors from across Ontario annually.

The outdoor festival will have events happening from Thursday September 26^th to Sunday, September 29^th throughout Downtown Brighton, Brighton Public School, and King Edward Park. The festival is free to attend with some activities requiring tickets. Tickets can be purchased directly through the vendors.

Highlights of the 50^th Applefest Festival include:

Thursday, September 26^th

^-            Ecumenical Service

Friday, September 27^th

-       Brighton, Legion, Branch 100 Pub Night

-       Brighton Lion's BINGO

-       Apples Eve at Brighton Speedway

-       Helicopter Rides

Saturday, September 28^th

-       Brighton Kinsmen Pancake Breakfast

-       Brighton Legion Peameal Breakfast

-       Helicopter Rides

-       Music in the Park

-       Applefest Street Fair- Showcasing over 170 local vendors

-       Children's Village

-       Emergency Services Open House

-       Meet the Machine

-       Vintage Car, Tractor and Motorcycle Show

-       Opening Ceremonies

-       Kinsmen Beer Tent

-       Freestyle Snowmobile Show

-       Applefest Shootout

-       Firework & Drone Show

-       Applefest Dance Party

Sunday, September 29^th

-       Brighton Kinsmen Pancake Breakfast

-       Codrington Farmers' Market

-       Helicopter Rides

A reminder that Applefest is a pet free event. The Municipality of Brighton prohibits all pets in accordance with Prohibit Animals at Annual Applefest Event By-Law (#036-2024). There is a $250 fine for individuals who host or escort an animal to the festival.

For more information on Applefest festivities and upcoming road closures, visit the Applefest Website or follow us on social media @BrightonApplefest.