2026 Apple Harvest Day

A free shuttle service will be running from the Brady Sullivan Campus at 100 Liberty Way in Dover to Washington Street (downtown Dover) from 9am to 5pm. Sponsored by: Breezeline, Brady Sullivan Properties, D.F. Richard Energy, Central Furniture and Appliances, Blue Dolphin Screen Print & Embroidery, COAST, St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Seacoast Area Bicycle Riders will offer a free bicycle valet parking service for those who ride their bikes to the Apple Harvest Day festival The parking area is located adjacent to the Orchard St. Parking Garage in Dover. Shaheen & Gordon is sponsoring this service.

Apple Harvest Day will continue its tradition of kicking off the Seacoast’s premier fall street festival with a 5k road race. The USATF certified course winds through historic downtown Dover and is perfect for advanced runners as well as beginners and families. Once you finish the race, be sure to stick around for some North County Hard Cider! Each runner over the age of 21 will receive two complimentary beverages (non-alcoholic sparkling cider will also be available). Children in strollers do not need to be registered for the race. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, as well as to the first Dover male and female runner to cross the finish line!

The family respite area and calm room, hosted by Twenty-One Senses, provides individuals a welcoming place to escape when needed so they can reset, recharge, and successfully rejoin the activities. Located at Fish Ladder Park, 375 Central Ave. Sponsored by St. Mary's Bank.

Wildlife Encounters Ecology Center: Meet a variety of farm, pet and wild species of ambassador animals. Sponsored by HRCU.

Located just outside the entrance of The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire on the new play patio, staff from the museum will have crafts, activities, and hands-on sensory tables for children. This is the perfect place for young kids to create, play, and have fun. Sponsored by Fidium.

Basketball fun, friendly competition, music, and shooting challenges. Sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union.

At Upper Henry Law Park. Various games such as corn hole, connect 4, jenga, dominoes, etc. Sponsored by: Pine State Asphalt, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Truette, and S.U.R. Construction

Performing at 9:00am at the Rotary Arts Pavillion Stage.

Performing at 9:30am at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage.

Performing at 10:00am at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage.

Performing at 10:30am at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage.

Watch Dover's celebrity judges try a variety of pies, and decide on this year's winner. Hosted by WOKQ Radio. Contest begins at 11:00am at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage.

Performing at 12:15pm at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage.

Performing at 1:00pm at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage.

Performing at 1:45pm at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage.

Performing at 2:30pm at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage.

Join us at the Cochecho Mill Courtyard Acoustic Stage, brought to you by M&T Bank! Throughout the day come listen to some of the best singers and songwriters the Seacoast has to offer. Full Schedule: 9:00am - Sebastian Franks 10:00am - Andrea Paquin 11:00am - Stu Dias 12:00pm - Laura Fox 1:00pm - Gabbi Toribio 2:00pm - Kate Possi 3:00pm - Natalie Bragg

9:00am at the Cochecho Mill Courtyard Acoustic Stage! Sebastian Franks discovered his love for roots reggae after moving to the U.S. Virgin Islands in 1997 at age 15. Nearly three decades later, he continues creating music rooted in reggae’s traditions of love, unity, justice, and upliftment. A vocalist, songwriter, and musician, Sebastian has performed and recorded throughout the Virgin Islands and New England. As a member of High Hopes Band, he recorded an EP and full-length album of original music. From 2013–2015, the band opened for and shared stages with Midnite, Freddie McGregor, Maxi Priest, Yellowman, Steel Pulse, Third World, Ziggy Marley, Morgan Heritage, Inner Circle, Easy Star All-Stars, New Kingston, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Mighty Mystic, and The Elovaters.

10:00am at the Cochecho Mill Courtyard Acoustic Stage!

11:00am at the Cochecho Mill Courtyard Acoustic Stage!

12:00pm at the Cochecho Mill Courtyard Acoustic Stage! Laura Fox writes about love, the lack there of, and the in between. Her songs and her voice are soothing and soulful—if you’ve ever loved someone, you’ll surely connect with her heartfelt lyrics. Laura is the lead singer and songwriter for the 5-piece indie folk/soul band, Foxglove, based in southern Maine. Their debut record Maybe a Daydream will be released November 2026, with their first single Red Right Return coming out on October 2nd. She has shared stages with Ryan Montbleau, Marty O’Reilly, and Sierra Ferrell.

1:00pm at the Cochecho Mill Courtyard Acoustic Stage! A regular solo performer, singer-songwriter and guitarist, Gabbi Toribio grew up on punk and classic rock, before discovering a deep love for various Americana and folk artists. In 2024, she formed “Coyote Smoke," a six piece indie rock band from the NH seacoast, known for their high energy, live performances, and original material. Through her songwriting and cover selections, she draws inspiration from bands and musicians including Fleetwood Mac, Mazzy Star, Radiohead, Oasis, Neil Young, Sierra Ferrell, Savannah Conley and others.

2:00pm at the Cochecho Mill Courtyard Acoustic Stage!

3:00pm at the Cochecho Mill Courtyard Acoustic Stage!