Stafford AppleFest
Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate autumn’s iconic fruit and the vibrant arts of our community at Stafford AppleFest! This lively festival takes place at Haymarket Common, Hyde Park, and Main Street — a beautiful setting perfect for a day of apple-filled fun.
Enjoy homemade seasonal baked goods, family-friendly activities, artisan vendors, handcrafted works, civic group displays, fall-inspired food and drinks, apple pressing demonstrations, live music, and much more.
Highlights include Grace Episcopal Church’s delicious freshly baked apple pies and apple crumb, plus a variety of soups, warm lunch options, and beverages to keep you cozy.
Whether you’re an apple enthusiast or just looking for a fun community event, Stafford AppleFest offers something delightful for visitors of all ages.
AppleFest Attractions & Activities
Cider Pressing Demonstrations
Learn how people have historically used the harvests from their orchards. Historical Society volunteers will demonstrate making cider with an apple press between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Don’t forget to stop by the Museum Open House!
Cider & Beer Sampling in Haymarket Common
Sample what’s on tap with the Stafford Cidery & Off the Rails Brewing: 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Positive ID required.
Vendor Village on Spring
Explore a bustling marketplace featuring a diverse range of vendors, offering unique goods and products
AppleFest Sweets & Treats
2025 lineup coming soon!
Contests
Applefest will be hosting free family fun contests throughout the day, and the winners get prizes. Sign up at the information booth located in Haymarket Commons.
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1:00 PM Kid’s Apple Pie Contest
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1:30 PM Adult Apple Pie Contest
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2:00 PM Kid’s Donut on a String Contest
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2:30 PM Adult Donut on a String Contest
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All Day Apple Peel Contest
Live Music from the Surely Steven and Natural Disasters
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM in Haymarket Common! Covering the 90s and beyond in a roadshow and music extravaganza Surely Steven
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM in Haymarket Common! Natural Disasters
Meet Main Street
Explore one-of-a-kind shops and experiences that make downtown special! AppleFest activities. 2025 update coming soon!
Previous AppleFest Vendors & Exhibitors
2025 lineup coming soon!
Arts & Farts & Crafts - ceramics, wood engraved item, concrete sculptures
Bellatrix - dog accessories, and applesauce dog treats and woofle bowl ice cream sundaes.
Busy Bee's Wreaths & Crafts - wreaths & piñatas
Cindy BoyleI - hiking sticks with wood burned designs
Designs By Ravetto - handmade Jewelry, guitar picks, gnomes, burp Cloths, tag blankets
Eastconn Head Start - informational table with free giveaways and child activity.
Easy Acres Gnomestead - wool products, fiber arts, seasonal simmer packs & farm-made products.
Events & Celebrations Committee - apple-themed contests, event info, ID booth for beer/cider sampling
Gracie's Country Kitchen/PairD'4 Krafting - crafts and baked goods, spice & soup mixes.
Handmade by KHandmade - rustic home decor wood signs
Jennica Larsen - teeshirts, crystals, witchy statues, witch balls, stickers, and jewelry.
Jiya Patel - Henna tattoo
K & A Crafts - handmade seasonal crafts
Kathleen Fortin - home decor, seasonal items
Kathy's Kuts - seasonal arts & craft items
Kristine Noelle DeSigns - 12-bushel baskets with hand-poured soy and beeswax candles.
Mandalas by Kristi - hand painted mandala art.
Malisa's Cozy Critters - crochet crafts and amigurumi.
Mona's Magick Shoppe - cleansing kits, protection jars, bath bags
Nathan’s Candles & Laila’s FIY Flower Pots - handmade jokester candles & kid's PYO flower pots
R&N Tie Dye - functional fluid art, glitter art, tie dye and resin art
Rotary Club of Stafford - Recruitment, Bosco Fowler Race information & Cotton Candy fundraiser.
Sky’s Butterfly Boutique - Homemade car glass air fresheners, candles, and jewelry of all sorts.
Small Town Treasures and Treats - Freeze dried fruits, veggies and candy
Stafford Arts Commission - hosting apple & fall themed DIY craft table
Stafford Lions Club - calendar sales, free gifts for kids & Club info
Stafford Stitches - crocheted winter & kids' apparel, stuffed animals.
Stafford Republican Town Committee - Pretzels, Cider, and baked goods
Susan Bundeff - stained glass pieces
T&T Fun Farm - meet & greet education experience with ducks, chicks, rabbits, baby goats, & moreThe
The Witt Farm - mums & flowers
Western View Farm - pickles, jams, veggies, reslish, salsas.
Looking to Attend...
Calling All Vendors, Food Trucks, Community Organizations, and Businesses!
Join us at this year’s AppleFest, a beloved Stafford tradition celebrating all things apple! Whether you’re a craft vendor, food vendor, community organization, or local business, we invite you to be part of this vibrant event. Showcase your best apple-themed products, delicious treats, or services to thousands of attendees eager to experience the best of what Stafford has to offer.
Don’t miss the chance to connect with our community, promote your business, and be a part of the festivities. Click the link below to secure your spot at AppleFest 2025. We look forward to seeing your creative apple-themed offerings! Registration closed September 22, 2024
🍎 Volunteer for Applefest and Help Us Create an Unforgettable Event! 🍎
Calling all community members and apple enthusiasts! We are excited to announce that Applefest is just around the corner, and we are in need of enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to help us make this event a smashing success. Join us in celebrating the vibrant flavors of apples and fostering a sense of togetherness in our wonderful town of Stafford, CT.
Parking:
When visiting Stafford Springs, CT, you'll find several parking options along Main Street for your convenience. Here are some suggested parking areas:
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Woodlawn Trail Head (21 Hyde Park Road)
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Commuter Lot (16 River Road/Route 32)
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Hobbs Medical (8 Spring Street)
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Public Municipal Lot (2 Spring Street)
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Town Hall (1 Main Street)
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American Woolen (18 & 21 Furnace Avenue)
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On side streets, unless otherwise marked.
For safety, follow direction of Stafford PD & C.E.R.T.
