Applefest

Sunday, October 1 ~ 10 am - 4 pm

Tempt your taste buds with the sweetest event of the year! Come out to Lang for a colourful fall celebration of apples and the harvest. See the Cider Mill in full operation, enjoy historic demonstrations, apple treats, games and so much more!

  • Horse and wagon rides
  • Chair caning demonstrations
  • Sheep shearing demonstrations
  • Threshing demonstrations
  • Harvest Dance performances by the Peterborough Scottish Country Dancers at 12 noon and 2:30 pm
  • Marie Dressler Foundation Vintage Film Festival display
  • Freshly popped kettle corn by Ben's Kettle Corn ($)
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Apples and apple cider ($)
  • Demonstrations by the Peterborough Artisan Centre Wood Turners
  • Antique clocks and timepieces brought by the Quinte Timekeepers
  • Chili and buns being served in the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building ($)
  • Demonstrations by the 41st Battalion of Brockville Rifles, 1st Company
  • Spring-pole lathe demonstrations
  • Natural dyeing demonstrations
  • Pie eating contest on the Village Green
  • Apple tic-tac-toe
  • Apple craft
  • Harvest hymns in the Glen Alda Church
  • Fresh Empire Cheese curds and bread ($)
  • Log hand-hewing demonstrations
  • Broom making demonstrations

To view a copy of our event program, please click here: Applefest Event Program

Admission: Adults- $15, Students & Seniors (60+) – $10, Youths 5 to 14 Years of Age – $7, Children Under 5 Years of Age – Free, Family Pass (includes 2 Adults and up to 4 Youths) – $40

Please note: Special activities are subject to change due to weather, materials, volunteer availability and unforeseen circumstances. Last admission is 3 pm, but we recommend you give yourself a minimum of 2 hours for your visit. On-site parking is available on a first come first served basis. Overflow parking is available at McIntyre Park.

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