This Apple Festival In Southington, Connecticut Has Been Going Strong For 54 Years

It's hard to believe that we'll be in the full swing of fall before you know it! Is it just me, or is the year flying by? One of the best parts about fall in Connecticut is how many amazing festivals there are. From our cities to our smallest towns, it feels like the pumpkin spice flavors everything, the apple cider keeps flowing, and the fun never ends. One of the longest-running fall festivals in Connecticut is the Apple Harvest Festival in Southington, CT. This year's event is scheduled for September 29-October 1 and October 6-8, 2023. It's a family-friendly event that everyone can enjoy. Check it out:

This year's event marks the 54th annual festival. It's quite the fan favorite, with more than 100,000 people attending each year from all over New England.

There's a lot going on here, with live music scheduled throughout each day of the festival.

Face-painting and other events will be scheduled for kids. This family-friendly event is popular with all ages.

This year's parade is scheduled for Saturday, October 1, but there's other entertainment like fireworks and magic shows scheduled for each day of the festival.

The craft fair is a great place to pick up art and gifts from local artisans.

I love getting my Christmas shopping done early at craft fairs, and it feels good to keep your dollars local.

There's even a fritter-eating contest: come hungry!

Doesn't this look like such a fun event? The 2023 Southington Apple Harvest Festival is scheduled for September 29-October 1 and October 6-8. You can get more information from the Town of Southington website or the Southington Apple Harvest Festival Facebook page.

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