FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find apples for sale in the Brighton area?

Brighton is lucky to have many local orchards in the area. Check out the list below for local growers to visit:

Click on address to see location on map.

Cheer Farms, 365 Main Street

Seasonal produce, fresh baked goods, market and ice cream.

Coates Orchards - Hwy 30

Offering a fresh selection of pre-picked seasonal produce.

Codrington Farmers Market - 2992 County Rd 30

Find truly farm-to-table produce, honey, bread and baked goods.

Cricklewood Farms - 14953 County Rd 2

Themed corn maze and market.

Dunnett Orchards - 143 Dundas Street

Home of top-quality orchard crisp apples and a variety of other fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables.

How do I become a vendor?

Applefest Applications for 2024 are now closed. If you are interested in being a vendor in 2025, please check back in early April.

Where do I find the list of events for Applefest Weekend? 

A list of events can be found here. Please keep in mind Applefest is a rain or shine event an all events are subject to change without notice. For the most up to date information, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @BrightonApplefest.

Where do I park and is it free?

Free parking is available Downtown and on side streets.

There are also designated parking lots with FREE shuttle busses to all events as listed below:

Dunnett's Orchard, 143 Dundas Street

King Edward Park Arena, 75 Elizabeth Street

Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church 40 Centre Street

Evangel Pentecostal Church, 30 Butler Street

Brighton Health Centre/YMCA, 170 Main Street

Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 204 Main Street

Please see map for more details.

Is there Accessible parking?

Accessible parking is available at the following parking lots:

Brighton Administrative Building/Library, 35 Alice Street

Sandford Street Municipal Parking Lot, Corner of Sandford and Veteran's Way

Please see map for more details.

Quinte Transit will be providing accessible transportation for any guests who require it. One shuttle will be circulating to each of the stops and a second shuttle is available on demand by calling 613 899 8287.

We do not have on-site wheel-chairs, canes or any other personal needs, so please bring your own. Only single use wheel-chairs or scooters are allowed, sorry, no bicycles, skateboards, hoverboards, etc.

Where and how frequently do the Shuttle Busses run?
Shuttle busses will be running every 5 to 7 minutes from our Shuttle Bus stops.
Saturday Shuttle Busses run from 9:30am to 4:30pm to pick-up/drop-off at locations indicated by the YELLOW bus icon on the Map. 
Quinte Transit will be providing accessible transportation for any guests who require it. One shuttle will be circulating to each of the stops and a second shuttle is available on demand by calling 613 899 8287.

Is there an ATM available?

There are ATM machines at Sobey’s (TD) inside the store. CIBC & RBC Bank Branches are located on the Main Street.

What is not allowed at Applefest:

• Smoking
• Outside Alcohol
• Bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, hoverboards
• Peddling or soliciting
• Drones
• Animals (Service animals are allowed with proper paperwork)

Are there restrooms & water stations?

There are accessible and regular portapotties throughout the areas of Applefest as well as water refill stations. Click here to view our map.  

What if the weather is bad?

Applefest events are held rain or shine. Please dress accordingly! Depending on the severity of the day some events may be cancelled without notice

Help, a person is missing!

Please contact one of our security people , volunteers, first aid attendants or firemen who are in your area. The Lost Person Location Point is located at the First Aid Tent at the corner of Kingsley and Main Street.

Someone is hurt/taken ill, what do I do?

Please get the attention of one of our volunteers, security officers or firefighters. There is a First Aid tent located at Kingsley and Main Street as well as a mobile unit which will be circulating to all events. If in doubt call 911.

I would like to be a volunteer at Applefest!

We would love to have you volunteer! Please fill out our Volunteer Registration Form. For further information, please email applefest@brighton.ca

I would like to make a Donation to Applefest...

Donations have helped us keep Applefest going for the past 50 years, and are much appreciated.  For further information, please email applefest@brighton.ca

I would like to be a Sponsor of Applefest...

We would really appreciate having you as a Sponsor. For further information, please email applefest@brighton.ca

What is there for my kids to do?

Our Lion's Children's Village is very popular with lots of activities and vendors for Children of ALL ages. Click here for a detailed list.

Don't see your question above? Have some suggestions?  

Send us an email for how we can do better - applefest@brighton.ca.