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"Apple Harvest Festival" in Southington, CT
Our annual festival is a family-oriented community event spanning the last weekend in September and the first weekend in October. The festival offers six days of spectacular fun, delicious food, live entertainment and crafts which showcase local organizations and volunteers that make Southington a wonderful community to live in and visit.
FREE Admission, Entertainment & Parking!
The festival is located in the heart of Southington surrounding the Town Green and attracts 100,000 visitors. Activities to enjoy include local entertainment, a variety of contests, and on-stage music. A children's play area and carnival offer family fun. Our merchants and food booths offer a wide variety of quality goods and tasty food.
The 1st weekend highlights the Parade on Sunday and the Arts & Crafts Fair is on the 2nd weekend. The "Harvest the Arts" program highlights local artists, musicians and authors. Be sure to stroll down North Main and Center Streets to view the activities, participate in contests and listen to music.
Looking forward to seeing you in our quaint New England town during the fall foliage season!
Jim Champagne
2012 Festival Coordinator |
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2012 Festival Hours:
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Friday, Sept. 28
Saturday, Sept. 29
Sunday, Sept. 30
Friday, Oct. 5
Saturday, Oct. 6
Sunday, Oct. 7
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5 pm - 9 pm
9 am - 9 pm
Noon - 7 pm
5 pm - 9 pm
9 am - 9 pm
Noon - 5 pm
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2012 Shuttle Bus Schedule:
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Saturday, Sept. 29
Sunday, Sept. 30
Saturday, Oct. 6
Sunday, Oct. 7
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8:30 am - 9:30 pm
11:30 am - 7:30 pm
8:30 am - 9:30 pm
11:30 am - 5:30 pm
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NO SHUTTLE BUSES to/from
Southington High School on FRIDAYS!
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WE NEED YOU!
 Volunteers make this Festival possible!
Looking to support your community, meet new people and have a great time? Volunteering for 3-4 hour shifts would help us tremendously.
Please contact Lucy at 860-628-8032.
We are also currently seeking to fill volunteer positions on the following 2012 Festival Committees: Children's Activities (Chairperson), Beverages (Co-Chairperson) and Carnival (Co-Chairperson). If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, or would like more information, please call 860-276-8461.
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2011 Festival Theme:
"Let the Sun Shine, It's Apple Time!"
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2011 Grand Marshal
 MRS. LUCY LEACH
We are honored and proud to have Lucy lead the 43rd Apple Harvest Festival Parade on Sunday, October 2nd. Lucy is an active supporter of events and services around town. She has been a vital AHF Volunteer Chairperson for many years.
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Harvest Agenda (2011)
On the 2nd weekend, view artisans at their crafts and participate in a Theater event and contests!
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Southington Icon is back!!
Auditions were held on September 24, 2011.
Please visit www.southingtonicon.com for more information!
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Carnival "Family Night"
This year, BOTH Friday nights of the Festival will be Family Nights. On September 28th & October 5th, purchase one armband for all carnival rides at a discounted price!
(Excludes Bungee Jump)
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Please keep your pets SAFE AT HOME.
Per Town Ordinance, NO dogs or other animals are permitted on the grounds during Festival hours. (Police dogs and dogs used by the sight-impaired are exempt.) |
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2011
GOLD SPONSORS
Sponsor of YMCA Road Race
Provides Apple Pies & Trailer
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SILVER SPONSORS
Sponsor of Apple Pie
Eating Contest
of Southington, CT
Provides Contest Winner Gift Cards
Sponsor of Bed Race
at&t
Sponsor of Apple Fritter Eating Contest
Amber Alert Child ID Program Oct. 8-9
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BRONZE SPONSORS  
 
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