Applefest (Bowmanville)
Fall festival · Bowmanville · Ontario — Algonquin & Muskoka
Downtown Bowmanville closes four blocks to traffic for a one-day street festival built around apples: cider, baked goods, an artisan craft market and live music, held the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Admission and parking are free.
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Plan your visit
Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Historic Downtown Bowmanville
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 11–October 15
Color builds from October 2 · mostly bare by November 3
Sampled at Applefest (Bowmanville)’s own coordinates and elevation (113 m) rather than a regional average.
Ontario — Algonquin & Muskoka is sampled at 245 weather points, with no published peak dates to correct it against yet. Ontario — Algonquin & Muskoka is running 1 day earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Applefest (Bowmanville)
The color window runs about 20 days, holding until around October 22. That runs roughly 7 days later than the rest of Ontario.
It is roughly 115 km out of Buffalo.
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Frequently asked
- When is Applefest (Bowmanville) open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 17. Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Historic Downtown Bowmanville. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Applefest (Bowmanville) peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 11–October 15 (best estimate October 13). Color starts around October 2 and is mostly bare by November 3.
- How do I get to Applefest (Bowmanville)?
- Applefest (Bowmanville) is in Bowmanville. The closest city is Buffalo, about 71 mi away. It's part of Ontario — Algonquin & Muskoka's fall lineup.
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