Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show
Fall festival · Springfield · Vermont
A one-day, old-fashioned celebration of Vermont's apple harvest at Riverside Middle School, with a pie contest, more than sixty craft and food vendors, a farmers market, and live music on an outdoor dance floor. Kids race in the Fastest Kid in Town contest and try an obstacle course with the county sheriff's department.
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Plan your visit
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 8–October 12
Color builds from September 22 · mostly bare by October 31
Sampled at Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show’s own coordinates and elevation (157 m) rather than a regional average.
Vermont is sampled at 6 weather points, then moved 1 day earlier so the model agrees with 2 published peak dates from almanac.com. This year's weather has the peak running 4 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show
The color window runs about 27 days, holding until around October 19. That runs roughly 4 days later than the rest of Vermont.
You will find it at Springfield, VT, in Vermont.
Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 10. Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 8–October 12 (best estimate October 10). Color starts around September 22 and is mostly bare by October 31.
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