Update for 2024:
It looks like most festivals are returning, aside from those that were killed off by the lockdowns of the past 2 years. That took a heavy toll on their finances. I am checking with them day by day, if you have an update for an, please tell me via theFeedback form.
Looking for a apple festival in New York in 2024?(just scroll down the page)There is no other listing ascomplete and current as this list, just updated! All the applefestivals in New York we can find are listed on this page!If you love strawberries, look for a festival near you below! And I'm alwayslooking for more apple festivals! Please write me, ifyou know of any to add! I update the dates as soon as the festivalspublish their information, but you can always click on the links (usuallythe name of the festival) to see the current information on the festival'sown website.
Always click on the links to the festival to confirm this year's dates; weather and other conditions could cause a change at the last minute. They may change orcancelat the last minute. . If they don't have awebsite, call the phone number provided, but ALWAYS CONFIRM THIS YEAR'SDATES AND TIMES BY EITHER VIEWING THEIR WEBSITE OR CALLING.
Click here for the form to add a festival and have detailed information; or clickhere if you have general information and are not connected with the event!
2024 Apple Festivals in New York - Where, When and More to Find an Apple Festival Near You!
New York
Apples typically ripen from July (yes, some early varieties startthen, especially in southern areas)through early November. Most apple varieties ripen inSpetember and October and this is when most apple festivals areheld.Unlike strawberries, which grow almost anywhere, apples aregrown commercially in half as many states. They do not grow well invery warm climates, like Florida, and along the Gulf coast, etc.Apples require a certain number of hours of cold (below 40 F) inorder to produce fruit. So most commercial apple production andapple festivals are north of Interstate 20 (I-20).
There are two general types of apple festivals 1) community festivals, usually organized by a church, school, local Chamber of commerce or a town and 2).Apple festival held at and by a farm. They are different in what theyoffer, andcommunity festivals tend to be less expensive so they are grouped separately.(of course not all states and areas have both.)
Following thefestival listings are links to our easy to follow directions aboutmaking apple jam, freezing apples, apple pies andmuch more.
Community Apple Festivals
Chautauqua County
- Busti Apple Festival - held on the last Sunday of September,rain or shine.
3443 Lawson Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701. Phone at (716) 763-7738. Since 1972, the festival began as a Pioneer Crafts Festival toinclude a large farmer's market of locally grown apples. Home made apple pies are a major draw to the festival which also features many food andcraft vendors as well as historical demonstrations, exhibits, and activities. Highlights of the festivals include: Spinning and weaving,Quilting, Log hewing, Flax breaking, Wood carving, Pioneer-style apple butter making, Civil War reenactment and displays, Shingle-making,Stagecoach rides, Busti Historical Society Apple Festival, Busti Historical Society Apple Festival, Thousands of visitors enjoy the one-dayfestival where they enjoy homemade lemonade, saltwater taffy, beef on Kummelweck, funnel cakes, corn on the cob, caramel apples, cotton candy,homemade apple cider and pies, and much more. Well over 100 craft booths line the street with everything from jewelry to homemade candles towoodcrafts and much more. The mill runs continuously and visitors can watch grain and corn being ground into flour and cornmeal in the exactsame way it was done in the mid 1800s. the flour and cornmeal is for sale.
Monroe County
- Hilton Applefest- always scheduled for the weekend preceding the Columbus Dayweekend. Columbus Day is always the 2nd Monday in October.Therefore, the Hilton Apple Fest is scheduled for the precedingweekend; 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, and from 10 am to 4:30pmon Sunday..
Hilton Community Center, Hilton, NY. Phone: 716-234-3378. HiltonApple Fest 2016 is held Rain or Shine. Held every year in Hilton,New York our festival gets bigger and better each year! There is aspecial entertainment for kids of all ages. Singers, magicians,clowns and puppet shows have all been featured at the 'Kids Korner'in past Apple Fests. Check the entertainment line-up forchildren's entertainment.
Niagara County
- Niagara's Apple Country Festival - Early October, from 10 AM to 5 PM
Niagara CountyFairgrounds, Lockport, NY. Phone: 716-433-3828. It was cancelled in2015, but appears to be on for 2016.
Onondaga County
- LaFayette Apple Festival - weekend in October
LaFayette, New York. Email:dknappmb@aol.com. Bringing Community, Non-profit organizations,Friends, Artists,
and Crafters together to promote apples, small town America, andobtain monies for future endeavors. , Hours: Saturday 9 am to 6 pmand Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Free Parking. Admission: $4 Admissions ($3advanced tickets available at LaFayette McDonald's). Pie Contest,Scarecrow Contest, King and Queen Contest. Please No Pets..
Orange County
- Warwick Applefest- Sunday, usually early October ,From 10 am to 5 pm Held RAIN orSHINE
Warwick, New York. Phone: 845-987-8300. Email:info@warwickapplefest.com.Applefest began in 1989 as a simple harvest celebration. Named oneof the "Top 100 Events" in the country, over 30,000 visitors nowattend the one-day event, traveling from neighboring states toexperience the extraordinary variety of Warwick's apples, culture,and entertainment. Admission is FREE. Over 200 craft vendors. Dozensof food vendors. 50 local non-profit exhibitors. Music &entertainment on several stages all day!. Children's Carnival.Farmers' Market. Walk to Village shops, restaurants & businesses.Apple Pie Baking Contest (slices for sale!). Fun for the wholefamily!
OswegoCounty
- Lioness Club of Central Square Annual Apple Festival - always held on the last full weekend in September,
Brewerton Speedway, 60 US-11, CentralSquare, NY 13036. Email:info@centralsquareapplefestival.com. Our festival featureslots of crafts, free entertainment and demonstrations, amusem*ntrides, games, a variety of food, and fun for the entire family.If you would like to view more Apple Festival photos, pleaseclick here. Area non-profit organizations are encouraged toparticipate by having a booth of their own. If you areinterested in joining the fun, please e-mail us. We are alwayslooking for new ideas! Our Festival is always held on the lastfull weekend in September, so mark us on your calendar forSeptember 22nd thru 46th, 2017. Click here for directions to theFestival, or call 315-675-8232 for more information.
Queens County
- Queens County Farm Museum Apple Festival - apple festivaland corn maze on a Sunday in early October, 11 am-4 pm(one-day event, see website for exact date each year).
7350 Little Neck Parkway. Floral Park, NY 11004. Phone: (718) 347-3276.Email:info@queensfarm.org.October Apple Festival, A large variety of apples, apple products,and freshly pressed cider will be available. The nation's largestapple cobbler will be baked on site. Enjoy cider pressingdemonstrations while leaning fun apple facts at this delightfulevent. Vendors will have a variety of collectibles for sale, food,hayrides and free children's games will make this event fun for allages. Admission: free.
Tompkins County
- Ithica Apple Harvest Festival- Friday to Sunday in early October
Ithaca, NY (downtown). Phone: (607) 277-8679. Ithaca's premierevent of the Fall, Apple Harvest Festival is a three day celebrationof food, fun, and apples! And a kick-off event to begin Finger LakesCider Week 2015! Come taste regional ciders and talk with themakers. The Great Downtown Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival set to takeplace on Friday (12 pm to 6 pm), Saturday (10 am to 6 pm) and Sunday(10 am to 6 pm).
Sample local winesand cider, stock up on local produce, savor locally baked goods, beentertained by musicians, and more. Plan to experience a playperformed by Johnny Appleseed, a puppet show performed by TomKnight, the "History of Apples by Ray" discussion, a climbing wall,and great music in the Bernie Milton Pavilion. Farmer's MarketFriday will close at 6 pm On Saturday and Sunday the Commonswill again be filled with great food, produce and entertainment,plus a craft show and amusem*nt rides will appear on Cayuga andState St. The festivities begin at 11 am. and continue to 6 pm each day. Plan to experience live music and community dancesplus an apple pie eating contest, the hand made craft fair,amusem*nt rides and more.Click here for a link to our Facebook page.
Ulster County
- Hudson River Apple Festival - October
West Strand Park, Kingston, NY. Phone: 845-334-2760.The HudsonValley Apple Festival is held annually on the first weekend ofautumn in Germantown, NY and the proceeds from the event make itpossible for the Germantown Lions Club to provide support for localcharities, as well as assist those in the community with hearing andvision needs. Admission is $5.00 for ages 14 and older. Admissionincludes: children's activities, family hayrides, live music, anapple crate derby & much more!
See thefull schedule for the day HERE.
Farm Apple Festivals
In addition to community and church festivals, some private farms have their own apple festivals.See each farm for this year's dates (they often do not announce them until the end of May). They usually have PYO apples then, too.Also, scroll down to see the links to recipes, freezing, canning and jam makingdirections at the bottom of the page.
- We will be adding these as we find them; Please write me,if you know of any to add!
Related Apple Information: Freezing, Making Jam,Jelly,Canning, Apple Pies, Recipes and More
Also, see our pages on easy illustrated appledirections:
- tips for picking apples at a farm,
- our guide to apple varieties!Which type of apple is best for sauce? Fresh? Pie?: See ourextensive guide to apple varieties and their uses
Recipes and Canning directions
- How to make applesauce
- How to make apple butter
- How to make apple bread (also known as Ellijay apple bread)
- How to make apple crisp
- How to make apple cobbler
- How to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh whole pumpkin!
- How to make apple jelly
- How to make apple pie filling (canned)
- How to can apples
- How to make applesauce for a single meal (not canning it) withNO special equipment
- Apple crunch - best of all! Moist, low sugar and using oats!
- How to make dried apple slices
For other fruit and vegetable festivals, see this page!
