Charlevoix Apple Fest

Charlevoix Apple Fest is a fall harvest celebration which includes activities for the entire family. You won’t want to miss the holiday art & craft show in East Park featuring 125 exhibitor booths. Head one block north to Bridge Park for the children’s activities including face painting by the Charlevoix High School Art and Performing Arts Departments, pony rides by Liberty Valley Ranch, and a petting zoo hosted by the Charlevoix County 4-H.

What began more than 20 years ago as a way to celebrate fall has turned into an annual event of the apple in Charlevoix: Apple Fest. Held each year on the second weekend of October, Apple Fest turns downtown Charlevoix into a festive and fun place to be.

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 holiday and 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 annual pumpkin carving contest offers prizes to carvers with the pumpkins displayed in Bridge Park during the weekend. A 5/10K foot race sponsored by the Charlevoix Kiwanis Club takes place Saturday morning.

So, bundle up and bring the family to our fall harvest bonanza! Join the festivities and show your support for our orchards, farmers and organizations while celebrating the season in scenic downtown Charlevoix this October. The Harvest is in!