Apple Festival CT

Just imagine you are walking in the crisp autumn air with the scent of cinnamon floating around, and all around you is the vibrant hues of red, green, and gold you know it is time for an apple festival CT (Connecticut).

Fall in in the air…🍂

You might be asking yourself…

What is an Apple Festival?

It is an annual event that celebrates the harvest of apples with some fun activities. Apple festivals is an event that happens throughout the United States during the fall (with those states that harvest apples, of course)

It typically features various activities that are a food-lover’s dream. It is all centered around apples (hence apple festival), such as apple picking, cider pressing, apple-based food tastings (like apple pies, caramel apples, etc), and contests (like apple pie baking contests).

But so much more happens at each event! Many festivals also offer live bands, artisan and crafts vendors, and tons of great food booths. It also often includes family-friendly entertainment like hayrides, a corn maze, a petting zoo, and kid’s games.

These festivals bring communities together to enjoy the fall season and appreciate the cultural and historical significance of apples in a region’s heritage.

Apple Festivals in Connecticut

Mystic Apple Festival

Town: Mystic Connecticut | Population 4,800 |

Have you ever noticed how some small towns have a magic touch that is the height of New England? Imagine walking around an old village that is decorated for fall with vendors that have apple themed items. 🍂

Olde Mistick Village (located in Mystic CT) truly brings to life a great festival with different stages of live music on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

With over 40 vendors including food trucks with some delicious food, craft vendors & artisan booths. It is even a whole family affair with the kids who can enjoy face painting, pumpkin decorating, and a balloon twister!

Walk through the Olde Mistick Village and enjoy the fall season and entertainment.

To get the latest festival information check out their website for more information.

St. Peter’s Apple Festival

Town: Monroe Connecticut | Population 18,000

If you are looking for another small town annual apple festival to attend, try this apple festival that has been happening for over 65 years and is put on by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Monroe.

One newspaper once commented on how one should think small-town Gilmore Girls style, that’s the vibe of this apple festival.

This annual celebration is a beloved local event that takes place in historical Monroe Green, a private park in Monroe Connecticut, each year this two day event happens on the first weekend after Labor Day.

Each year’s festivities include over 100 craft vendors that sell just about everything, even doll clothes, food booths including homemade baked goods, mums, live music and so much more. Of course, all things apples at Apple Central (apple pie, apple cider, etc) are being sold as well.

Even apple cider donuts that sell out fast!

This festival is a small town at its best showing a feeling of togetherness and joy of being together.

Free parking and free admission are available for the duration of the event! Visit their website for the latest information.

There is something special about small town events that can bring a heartwarming and soul fulfilling feeling. These community driven events attract locals and visitors alike, offering a chance to enjoy the festivities, experience the flavors of freshly picked apples, and the special moment in time fall provides us. It’s a celebration that highlights the rich agricultural heritage of the region and brings people together to share in the traditions surrounding apples.