Franklin Applefest 2026
Oct. 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Franklin, PA’s biggest outdoor extravaganza with music, food, arts & craft vendors, and much more!
The Fall Festival that has it all!
Since its humble beginnings as a pie contest in 1983, Applefest in downtown Franklin, PA has grown into a three day affair offering non-stop free entertainment, more than 300 arts and crafts and food vendors, and drawing crowds of more than 100,000 visitors to the beautiful Victorian town.
There’s no shortage of things to do during Applefest! Browse some of the fun activities and events that you, your friends and family can enjoy!
Applefest Food
Trust us – show up hungry!
Apple Pancake Breakfast
Tastiest Breakfast of the Year!
Carl Wible Classic Car Show & Cruise
A line-up of the areas finest!
Arts and Crafts
Truly unique gifts for everyone!
Apple Pie Baking Contest
May the Best Pie Win!
Pink Splash for the Cure
Fighting Breast Cancer Together
Any Pace 5K Run and Fun Run
Get ready, set, RUN – or walk!
Music & Entertainment
Jam out at the Bandstand!
Franklin High School Hall of Fame
Honoring Hometown Legends
THANKS TO THE AMAZING APPLEFEST SPONSORS!
Their generosity makes Applefest possible!
GOLDEN SPONSORS
GRAND SPONSORS
Franklin Moving Forward
SPONSORS
All Seasons Temps
Central Electric Cooperative
Dale Woodard Gent McFate Law Firm
First United National Bank
Franklin Retail and Business Association
Franklin Beer
Franklin Elks Lodge #110
Franklin Industrial and Commercial Development Authority
Franklin Precision Castings
Friedhaber’s
Handsome Lake Energy
Hartle Dental, LLC
Northwest Bank
Prime Fitness
Shaw Industries
Specialty Fabricating & Powder Coating, LLC
Welding Technologies
Wm. R. Karns Plumbing & Heating
Explore the talented vendors, delicious foods, and exciting offerings that make this year’s Applefest a must-visit event.
