Applefest

Sunday, October 5th ~ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tempt your taste buds with the sweetest event of the year! Enjoy a colourful fall celebration of apples and the harvest. See the Cider Mill in full operation, enjoy wagon rides, live music, historic demonstrations, apple treats, games, and so much more.

Featuring:

  • Horse and wagon rides by Highview Farm
  • Performances by the Peterborough Scottish Country Dancers (set demonstration times)
  • Rug-hooking demonstrations by the Northumberland Rug Hookers
  • Marie Dressler Foundation Vintage Film Festival display
  • Freshly popped kettle corn and candy floss by Ben’s Kettle Corn ($)
  • Fresh apples, apple cider, and candy apples for sale ($)
  • Demonstrations by the Peterborough Artisan Centre Wood Turners and Kawartha Wood Turners Guild
  • Flop mattress repairing and stuffing demonstrations
  • Crankie theatre show by Glen Caradus
  • Traditional music by Lotus White on the Weaver Shop porch
  • Demonstrations by the 41st Battalion of Brockville Rifles, 1st Company
  • Spring-pole lathe demonstrations
  • Natural dyeing demonstrations
  • Pie-eating contest on the Village Green
  • Chair caning demonstrations
  • Apple-face doll demonstrations at Aabnaabin Camp
  • Grinding demonstrations at the Lang Grist Mill
  • Corn cordage demonstrations
  • Weaving demonstrations on the Jacquard loom
  • Keene Lions Club Food Truck serving BBQ goods ($)- CASH only
  • Food items by Call Creations Catering & Events available for purchase ($)
  • Calisthenics on the Village Green

Admission: Adults- $17, Students & Seniors (60+) – $12, Youths 5 to 14 Years of Age – $9, Free for Children Under 5 Years of Age, Family Pass (includes 2 Adults and up to 4 Youths) – $45

Tickets are available at the door and in advance online. To purchase tickets in advance, please click on the button below to visit our online museum shop.

Please note: Events run rain or shine. Special activities are subject to change due to weather, materials, volunteer availability and unforeseen circumstances. In the event of extreme circumstances which require cancellation, a notice will be posted on our social media pages. 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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