Get Involved - Become a Volunteer!
Volunteer applications for the 2024 Festival are not yet available.
The Southington Apple Harvest Festival is run primarily by volunteers like you! Each year we recruit approximately 200 people to volunteer a few hours of their time over the 6 days of the festival. Volunteers receive a commemorative t-shirt as a thank you for their time.
Volunteer Positions
BEVERAGE SALES: Volunteers in these booths will keep our festival visitors hydrated by selling bottled beverages.
CARNIVAL TICKET SALES: Volunteers will work in the carnival ticket booths selling ride tickets.
INFORMATION BOOTH: Volunteers will provide patrons with brochures, maps, and general festival knowledge.
BEVERAGE RUNNERS: These volunteers will be in charge of keeping our beverage booths fully stocked. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and complete repeat motions including bending.
General Info
- Adults and youth (ages 15 & up) are welcome to apply to be a volunteer.
- Volunteer shifts range from 2.5 hours to 4 hours in duration. Exact shift times are noted on the volunteer application form. You are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts if you wish.
- All volunteers must have reliable transportation to and from the Festival. Shuttle bus service is not available on either Friday of the Festival (October 4 & 11).
- All booths staffed by volunteers will have a minimum of two (2) people working at all times.
- Any volunteer handling money must be 18 years of age or older.
- Please call the Festival Information Line at (860) 276-6221 with any questions or concerns.