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Apple Fest in Charlevoix

October 2026

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 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!

Here's what happened in 2025:

Friday

  • 10am-6pm – Arts & Crafts Show
  • 10am-6pm – Farmers Market
  • 3pm – Live music featuring Fog Horn Jazz Band

Saturday

  • 10am-12pm – Kiwanis Karnival
  • 10am-6pm – Art & Craft Show
  • 10am-6pm – Farmers Market
  • 10am-6pm – Kids Activities: Petting Zoo, Twister Joe Balloon Artist, Face Painting
  • 11am-1pm –  Live music in the streets featuring the Lavendar Lions
  • 11am-2pm – Kids Pumpkin Decorating
  • 12pm – Apple Pie Eating Contest (sign up here)
  • 12-4pm – Dancing Witches
  • 12-4pm – Kids Craft with the Charlevoix Circle of Arts
  • 1pm – “A is for Apple” Story Time with Ms. Mitchell
  • 2-4pm –  Live music in the streets featuring the Shifties

Sunday

  • 10am-4pm – Art & Craft Show 
  • 10am-4pm – Farmers Market
  • 10am-4pm – Kids Activities: Petting Zoo, Twister Joe Balloon Artist, Face Painting

Stay tuned here for information on Charlevoix Apple Fest 2026!

Experience Charlevoix

The sight of this bustling community nestled between Lake Michigan and Round Lake is simply beautiful. The waterfront park is a jewel complete with a spectacular water fountain. Read the stories below or go to the Charlevoix destination page.

For more information on the Charlevoix Apple Fest, please contact the event organizer:

Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce

109 Mason St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720

(231) 547-2101

business.charlevoix.org

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