Yes. The Applefest Street Fair takes place on Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Brighton’s Main Street. The Street Fair is a one-day event featuring 150+ vendors, local businesses, food vendors, growers, and artisans.
Know Before You Go
- Applefest is a smoke-free and vape-free event. Please refrain from smoking at all Applefest events.
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NO PETS are allowed at Applefest per By-Law#036-2024. Visit here for more information.
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Service animals are welcome at Applefest. Please ensure you have all proper credentials on hand.
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Outside alcohol is not permitted.
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Bicycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, scooters, rollerblades, skateboards, hoverboards, peddling or soliciting is not permitted.
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Flying of drones is not permitted.
Please also note that Brighton Applefest has a Zero Harassment Policy to protect vendors, volunteers and staff. Visitors not abiding by this policy will be asked to leave.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is the Applefest Street Fair one day only?
Can I bring my dog to Applefest?
No. To ensure the safety and comfort of all visitors, pets are not permitted at Applefest in accordance with the Municipality of Brighton’s by-law outlined below. Service animals are permitted.
The Municipality of Brighton’s Prohibit Animals at Annual Applefest Event By-law No. 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:
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The Street Fair, Main Street from Prince Edward Street to Victoria Street,
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Music in the Park, Memorial Park (includes Sanford Street, Kingsley Avenue, Veterans Way, and County Road 2),
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The Children's Village, King Edward Park, 75 Elizabeth Street,
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The Car Show, Brighton Public School, 24 Elizabeth Street and,
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Brighton Fire Station #1, 20 Elizabeth Street
There is a $250.00 penalty 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 are exempt from this By-law.
Applefest vendor applications for the 2026 festival are now closed. 2027 applications will open in early April and close in early June, so mark your calendars! Application information can be found on the Applefest Applications page.
Parking information and shuttle details are outlined on the festival maps and on our Getting Around at Applefest page.
Are there shuttle buses available?
Yes! Shuttle services are available during Applefest. Visit our Getting Around at Applefest page for routes, pickup locations, and schedules.
Are there vendors at the Car Show and Children’s Village?
Yes! Both the Applefest Car, Tractor & Motorcycle Show and Lion’s Children’s Village feature vendors. View the full vendor list here.
Where can I find a list of vendors?
Explore our vendor directory page to discover all of the vendors participating in Applefest, including details of where they will be located and information on their business/organization.
Vendor spotlights will also be shared on Brighton Applefest’s Facebook and Instagram pages leading up to the event.
Applefest events run rain or shine unless otherwise noted. Weather-related updates will be shared through our social media channels and website if necessary.
Washroom and portable washroom locations are outlined on the festival maps viewable on the Getting Around at Applefest page.
Volunteers are an essential part of Applefest, and we’d love to have you involved! Visit our Volunteer at Applefest page for information and application forms, and learn more about our new volunteer program for organizations, businesses, and community groups with opportunity for recognition and publicity.
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