Apple Fest in Charlevoix
October 8-10, 2021

Dozens of Northern Michigan orchards are represented at Apple Fest and they bring more than 30 varieties of traditional and heirloom apples along with cider, baked goods, apple butter, and other fall produce like pumpkins and squash. The accompanying art and craft show with 125 exhibitors brings craftspeople to Charlevoix to show their talent. And all of this takes place in downtown Charlevoix in East Park on the Round Lake waterfront--a gorgeous setting!
Family activities include face painting, pony rides, and a petting zoo. The pumpkin carving contest offers prizes to carvers with the pumpkins displayed in Bridge Park during the weekend. A 5/10K foot race takes place Saturday morning.
Spectacular fall color typically is on display during the weekend and the combination of fall foliage and Apple Fest brings visitors to Northern Michigan from across the Midwest. Held along the waterfront in downtown Charlevoix, Apple Fest is a great way to celebrate fall.
Schedule
Daily Overview of Festival Activities & Vendor Booths
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Art & Craft Show
Artist booths will be located in both Bridge Park and East Park with more than 165 exhibitor booths bursting with unique, one of a kind creations.
Apple Orchards
More than 30 types of apples will be available as well as other fall harvest items and baked goods. Apple Orchards include Friske Orchards, King Orchards, Royal Farms, Interwater Farms, and Farmer White's.
Fall Farms Market​
Visit the market for pumpkins, mums, squash, jam, maple syrup, pies, bagels, mustard, crepes, cider, honey, meats, eggs, soups, a variety of baked goods, and more, all locally grown and produced.
Food Booths
Local non-profit organizations will be onsite with hot food items such as chili, hot dogs, apple flappens, soup, Irish apple cake, hot cocoa and kielbasa.
Saturday & Sunday
Kids' Activities
Petting zoo, face painting, balloon artist, crafts, and creative movement fun.
Uniquely Charlevoix...
- Charlevoix Michigan Travel Information
- Cross Country Skiing in Charlevoix & Boyne City
- Charlevoix--A Year 'Round Destination
- Earl Young's Unique Mushroom Houses in Charlevoix
- Celebrate at Historic Castle Farms in Charlevoix
- Charlevoix's Rich History as a Summer Resort
- Charlevoix's Two History Museums Offer A Glimpse of the Past
- Charlevoix Circle of Arts
- Charlevoix's Four Beaches
- Charlevoix is Lined with Petunias!
- Explore Fisherman's Island State Park
- Hop Aboard a Northern Michigan Ferry
- Lake Charlevoix Mariners
- Beaver Island Offshore of Charlevoix
- Venetian Festival is a Summer Must in Charlevoix
- See Northern Michigan's Working Lighthouses
- Summer Concert Series in Charlevoix
- Apple Fest in Charlevoix
More Northern Michigan Fall Info...
- Harbor Springs Festival of the Book
- Wilderness State Park Fall Festival
- Northern Michigan Farm and Farmers Markets
- Fall is Filled with Color & Activities in Northern Michigan
- Taste of Harbor Springs-Food, Fun in the Fall
- Fall Color Update Up North
- Apple Fest in Charlevoix
- Breezeway Color Tour
- Fall in Harbor Springs
- Young State Park's Fall Harvest Festival
- Great Lakes Glass Pumpkin Patch
- Fall Foliage Color Tour on M-119--Spectacular!
- SkiToberfest at Boyne Mountain Celebrates Fall & Winter
- Harvest Festival in Boyne City
- Fall in Northern Michigan
- Ladies Weekend Out in Harbor Springs
- 2022 Festivals, Events & Celebrations in Northern Michigan
- Bear River Valley Recreation Area Whitewater Map
- Beer & Wine Festival
- M-119 Tunnel of Trees from Harbor Springs to Cross Village
For more activities & attractions, check out these additional links for Things to Do in Northern Michigan:
Harbor Springs, Michigan -- Harbor Springs is the place to try new things! Rent a bike or a kayak, go snow tubing, attend a concert or an art fair, or play a round of golf with friends.
Petoskey -- There's so much to do in Petoskey from the Bear River Valley Recreation Area, to Petoskey State Park, to biking, golfing, hiking, and more.
Charlevoix, Michigan -- Visiting Charlevoix in Northern Michigan is a fun-filled vacation with great beaches, boating, skiing, fishing and year 'round family fun.
Things to Do in Boyne City, Michigan -- Nothing is quite like Boyne City in Northern Michigan with camping, boating, skiing, year 'round outdoor activities, and of course, the morel mushroom!
Lots of Activities in Mackinaw City, Michigan -- Explore Mackinaw City in Northern Michigan for history, the International Dark Sky Park, and outdoor activities.
Mackinac Island -- Take a step back in time and find lots of things to do when you visit Mackinac Island by horseback or bike--no cars allowed!
Northern Michigan Activities & Things to Do -- Northern Michigan offers many fun things to do for the entire family whatever the season, whatever the reason!