Apple-Scrapple Festival
Fall festival · Delaware
Bridgeville's signature festival takes over downtown for a weekend built around scrapple, the pork-and-cornmeal loaf that is a Delmarva breakfast staple, alongside apples from the surrounding orchards. The 2026 dates are October 9 and 10, opening at 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday, with craft vendors, live music, and a food court filling the streets both days.
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Plan your visit
Friday opens 4 p.m.; Saturday opens 9 a.m.
Dates from the official announcement — always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 5–November 9
Color builds from October 23 · mostly bare by November 29
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Apple-Scrapple Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (14 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
Apple-Scrapple Festival on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Apple-Scrapple Festival open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 9 – Oct 10. Friday opens 4 p.m.; Saturday opens 9 a.m.. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Apple-Scrapple Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 5–November 9 (best estimate November 7). Color starts around October 23 and is mostly bare by November 29.
- What is Apple-Scrapple Festival best for?
- Food festival fans curious about scrapple.
- How do I get to Apple-Scrapple Festival?
- The closest city is Baltimore, about 66 mi away. It's part of Delaware's fall lineup.
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