Name: 2026 Apple Harvest Day
Start: 2026-10-03T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-03T16:00:00-04:00

About the event

Apple Harvest Day is a day-long family event, featuring 250 vendors, great food, live entertainment, and a 5k road race. The event was first held in 1985 with a dozen crafters and now draws more than 60,000 people to downtown Dover, making it one of the region's most popular fall festivals.

Dates

Oct 03, 2026 · 9:00 AM - Oct 03, 2026 · 4:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Central Ave, Dover, New Hampshire 03820, United States

Directions

Parking instructions

Free shuttles will be running from Liberty Way in Dover to downtown.

Event highlights

Apple Harvest Day 5k

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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!

Dover High School Marching Band

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

Rochester Opera House

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

McDonough-Grimes Irish Dance

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

Seacoast Men of Harmony

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

Apple Pie Contest

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.

Sole City Dance

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

Curtain Call Performing Arts Academy

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

Garrison Players Youth Group

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

Belletete Ballet

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

Cochecho Mill Courtyard Acoustic Stage

Join us in the Cochecho Mill Courtyard for acoustic performances from local singers and songwriters throughout the day! Performers will include local artists Stu Dias, Laura Fox, and Andrea Paquin. More artists to be announced soon!

Tickets

Price: $1.00-25.00 + Applicable Fees and Taxes

$1 Apple Harvest Day Event Donation + Fees

$1.39

Includes Base Price: $1.00, Processing fees: $0.39

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

$5 Apple Harvest Day Event Donation

$5.00

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

$25 Apple Harvest Day Event Donation

$25.00

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.