The Southington Apple Harvest Festival is a six-day event that takes place over the course of two weekends each Fall. This annual event is one of the largest and longest running festivals in the Northeast and typically draws a crowd of over 100,000 people.

The Festival is one of Connecticut's top tourist events held during the height of New England's beautiful fall foliage. Visitors will enjoy a jam-packed schedule of events, entertainment, activities, specialty foods, crafts and fun for all ages.

The Apple Harvest Festival is proud to offer FREE entertainment for our visitors during all six days of the event!

Festival Schedule:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

5:30 pm - Opening Ceremonies

7:00 pm - Music: Spirit Shaker

8:40 pm: Laser Light Show

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2022

12:00 pm - Apple Fritter Eating Contest

1:45 pm - Music: Nightshift

4:15 pm - Magic by George

7:00 pm - Music: High Noon

9:00 pm: Fireworks

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2022

1:00 pm - Apple Pie Eating Contest

4:00 pm - Music: The Pop Rocks

2:00 pm: Parade

The 2022 Apple Harvest Festival parade is scheduled to be held on Sunday, October 2 beginning at 2:00 pm (rain date: Sunday, October 9).

The 2022 Festival Theme is "Fall Fun for 53 Years." The Parade Grand Marshal is Ed Dresel. From 1992-2019, Ed gave his time and talents to the Festival first as its Coordinator, then as Parade Announcer. We thank him for his nearly 30 years of service to our beloved community event!

Click Here for Parade Route Map

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022

5:45 pm - Illusionist David Garrity

7:30 pm - Illusionist David Garrity

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022

11:00 am - 6:00 pm: Arts and Crafts Show

12:00 pm - Dance City and the Arts

1:00 pm - The Amazing Andy

2:15 pm - Music:  Relic

7:00 pm - Music: Tramps Like Us

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2022

11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Arts and Crafts Show

12:00 pm - Leadership Martial Arts

3:00 pm - Music:  Kyle Niles Band

Fest Date: September 30-October 2 and October 7-9, 2022

Hours:
Friday: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday:  11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Festival Grounds - 75 Main St Southington, CT 06489

Admission: Free

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