More than just great taste, apples represent big business in Virginia; the state ranks sixth in the nation in apple production. Approximately $30 million will be added to the state’s economy this year through the sale of fresh market apples and products such as applesauce, processed apple slices, apple butter, apple juice and cider.
In addition, there are the tourism dollars, generated by the many regional apple festivals. This year, festival-goers can choose from a variety of events which feature apple sales, taste samples and apple-related foods and crafts. Festivals often offer music, square dancing or line dancing, folklore and demonstrations as well. They can also be an excellent way to stock up on locally-grown and produced agricultural products such as wine, pumpkins, ornamental gourds, Indian corn, jams, jellies or fall vegetables. |
October |
October 4& 18
APPLE BUTTER MAKING FESTIVAL
Flippin-Seaman
Packing Shed
Nelson County
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
(434) 277-5824
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October 4, 5 & 11, 12
CARTER MOUNTAIN APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Carter Mountain
Charlottesville
(434) 977-1833 or
(434) 823-4396 |
October 11-12
APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Marker-Miller Orchard
3035 Cedar Creek Grade
Winchester, VA
(540) 662-1980
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October 11, 12 & 18, 19
APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Graves Mountain
Lodge & Farm
Syria
(540) 923-4231
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October
PICK YOUR OWN
Fuji, Winesap, Rome
Dickie Bros Orchard
Contact: John or Tommy Bruguiere
(434) 277-5516
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October 18
18th APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Gross Orchard
Bedford, VA
Contact: Scott Gross
(540) 586-2436 |
October
18
APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL
Eden United Methodist Church
Hot Springs
Contact: Claudia McAllister
(540) 839-2242
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October 18 - 19
APPLE HARVEST & APPLE BUTTER MAKING FESTIVAL
Drumheller's Orchard
Lovingston, VA
(434) 263-5036 |
October 18 - 19
APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL Featuring woodcraft artists
Richards Fruit Market
6410 Middle Rd.
Middletown, VA
(540) 869-1455
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October 18 - 19
AMHERST COUNTY APPLE FESTIVAL
Amherst Association for Family & Community Education
Amherst County
High School
(434) 845-5606
(434) 847-7435 |
October 18
FAIRVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH APPLE BUTTER MAKING FESTIVAL
Madison, VA
(540) 948-3603
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October 25
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Marker-Miller Orchard
3035 Cedar Creek Grade
Winchester, VA
(540) 662-1980 |
October 25
ANNUAL AUTUMN APPLE FESTIVAL
Heritage Farm Museum
21668 Heritage Farm Lane
Sterling, VA 20164
Mary Novotny
571-258-3800
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