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St. George Apple Fest is back this weekend with ‘Something “a-peeling” for everyone.
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The annual harvest celebration returns September 19 and 20, 2026, filling Main Street and nearby parks with food, crafts, entertainment and family activities
Admission and parking are free, so you can wander in, grab an apple treat and see where the day takes you.
The festival celebrating apples and the community of St. George is one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario and has won several awards.
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What to See & Do at 2026 St. George Apple Fest
You can explore more than 150 vendors, local farmers, artisans and Main Street shops at the Vendor Marketplace and Farmer’s Market. Expect everything from fresh products and antiques to jewellery, woodwork, home decor and handmade goods.
Two stages keep entertainment moving throughout the weekend, while the children’s area has its own packed schedule. There is also a licensed beer garden, petting zoo, mini golf, crafts and inflatables.
Saturday Brings a Full Day of Live Music
The Main Stage gets going Saturday with STOMPtastic Line Dancing at 11:30 a.m., followed by opening ceremonies at noon.
From there, you can catch Bradley Michaels, The Green Bloods, The Dirty Boyz, Atkinson Brothers Band, Cobby’s Kitchen Party and John Atlee Band. Powerglide performs at 7:15 p.m., with Always on Friday taking the stage at 8:30 p.m.
The Community Street Party runs from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Main Stage.
Princesses, Reptiles and a Foam Party
If you are bringing kids, Saturday’s lineup includes Barry O, a reptile show, Felix Munce and Chase Whims.
Ariel and Rapunzel take part in a Princess Show at 1:45 p.m., followed by a meet-and-greet at 2 p.m. Woody and Jessie appear at 2:30 p.m., and the day gets suitably messy with a Foam Party at 4:15 p.m.
Sunday Adds Birds of Prey and Superheroes
Sunday’s Kids’ Zone features The Music Academy, Delilah Minshall, Rick Rossini and Rumple & Friends.
Anna and Elsa appear in a Princess Show at 1:30 p.m., followed by a Birds of Prey Show at 2 p.m. Kids can also meet Spiderman and Miles Morales at 2 p.m. Another Foam Party closes out the afternoon at 4:15 p.m.
On the Main Stage, you can watch The Other Paris Fashion Week Mini Runway Show, Paris Port Dover Pipe Band, New Moon Junction and Grass Tax.
Applefest takes place in St. George in Brant County.
St. George Apple Fest – Trip Planning
What: St. George Apple Fest celebrates apples in a variety of forms. There will be a 150-strong vendor market, street party and live entertainment.
The 41st edition promises a weekend brimming with fun, flavour, and festive spirit for everyone.
It’s not just a festival; it’s an experience woven with the golden threads of community, celebration and the rich bounty of the harvest season.
When: September 19 & 20, 2026
Saturday | 10 AM – 6 PM; Street Party: 6:30-10:30 PM
Sunday | 10 AM – 5 PM
Where: 36 Main Street South, St. George
Getting There and Parking
The festival runs along Main Street South between Beverly Street East and Thompson Street, as well as Snowball Park and Waterworks Park.
Free parking is available at Elliott Field, with a free shuttle to the festival.
Additional free parking is offered at Canadawide Sports (23 Beverly Street East) and at St. George Road and Victor Boulevard.
Accessible parking is available at BMO on Beverly Street West.
