See you next year - Thursday, September 24th to Sunday, September 27th, 2026!
Photo Gallery: Applefest will appear here on the public site.
Any questions, please send an email to applefest@brighton.ca
REMINDER: Applefest is a PET-FREE EVENT.
The Municipality of Brighton’s Prohibit Animals at Annual Applefest Event By-Law (#036-2024) prohibits persons from escorting animals or pets of any kind to Applefest. This by-law will be in effect and enforced on the Saturday of Applefest from 6am to 11pm in the following locations:
- The Street Fair, Main Street from Prince Edward Street to Victoria Street,
- Music in the Park, Memorial Park (includes Sanford Street, Kingsley Avenue, Veterans Way, and County Road 2),
- The Children's Village, King Edward Park, 75 Elizabeth Street,
- The Car Show, Brighton Public School, 24 Elizabeth Street and,
- Brighton Fire Station #1, 20 Elizabeth Street
There is a $250.00 fine for individuals who host or escort an animal to Applefest, provide a false statement or information to enforcement officers, and/or hinder, or obstruct directly or indirectly enforcement officers. Service animals with official paperwork are exempt from this By-Law.

Applefest has been recognized by Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) as one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario for 2025 and 2026, having demonstrated excellence in creativity, community engagement, and overall event experience.