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Brighton Applefest
[edit]The Brighton Applefest was created in 1975 by the merchants of Brighton, Ontario, Canada to promote the Brighton area, and the apple-based culture around it.[1]
In 2020 and 2021, the festival was cancelled due to Covid-19.[2][3] The festival returned in 2022.
It is now Brighton's largest yearly event, taking place annually during the last full week of September. Applefest can draw up to 30,000 visitors. The attendance at the 2011 festival, which did not feature the typical car show, was estimated at 20,000.[4]
The festival offers a variety of attractions. Its primary draw is its parade, and a street festival featuring fresh foods and local crafts. Other attractions include hayrides, a classic car show, live music, Kinsmen pancake breakfast, a firework show, and a children's amusement park. Vendors can be found around town selling local arts and crafts.[5]
Helicopter rides of Brighton are offered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.[6]
Shuttle bus service has been offered due to lack of parking and congestion.
References
[edit]- ^ "History of Brighton Applefest". web.archive.org. 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ "Applefest- POSTPONED". Municipality of Brighton. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ Cameron, Alana. "No Applefest in 2021". Quinte News. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ News, Northumberland (2024-11-12). "Breaking News Stories". Northumberland News. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Events Listing". www.brighton.ca. 2024-09-11. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ Independent, Brighton (2022-06-19). "Brighton Applefest visitors can go up, up and away". Northumberland News. Retrieved 2024-11-12.