Glastonbury Apple Harvest and Music Festival

View on map
Food & DrinkGlastonbury
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkMusic is the differentiator here: where most
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Glastonbury Apple Harvest and Music Festival in Glastonbury

Glastonbury's town green hosts one of Connecticut's biggest fall festivals across three mid-October days, marking its 50th anniversary in 2025. Presented by the CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce, it combines more than twenty food trucks and apple cider donuts with fifty bands performing on four stages, over one hundred and twenty craft and civic vendors, carnival rides, a Sunday 5K road race, and a 21-and-over Harvest Pub.

Glastonbury, Connecticut sits in a stretch of the Connecticut River Valley long known for its orchards, and it was that apple-growing identity that gave the town's autumn festival its name when it began roughly fifty years ago.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Music is the differentiator here: where most Connecticut apple festivals offer a single stage of local entertainment, Glastonbury's festival runs fifty bands across four stages over three days, alongside community performances, making it as much a music festival as a harvest celebration

02

The mystery stays covered

Reaching its 50th anniversary in 2025 also places it among the longest-running fall festivals in the state, with corporate sponsorship from Pratt and Whitney giving it a production scale, including an expanded 21-and-over Harvest Pub and a dedicated kids zone, that smaller town festivals rarely match

03

The city starts moving

Over 120 vendors selling handcrafted jewelry, home decor, and seasonal goods fill out a weekend built around apple cider donuts and food-truck variety rather than a single signature dish

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's roots are civic rather than agricultural: it grew out of the Greater Glastonbury area's apple orchards and was built from the start as a Chamber of Commerce fundraiser and community showcase rather than a state fair or church festival

Water and renewal

Living ritual

Fifty years of continuous operation have layered on their own customs

The sacred route

Living ritual

including the Sunday 5K road race that opens the festival's final day and the tradition of local civic groups staffing vendor booths alongside professional craftspeople

The local code

Living ritual

tying the event to Glastonbury's broader network of community organizations

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

Arrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.

What to wear

Mid-October in the Connecticut River Valley brings crisp days and genuinely cold evenings, with the festival spread across an open town green. Layer a sweater or fleece under a jacket, wear...

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Glastonbury you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.71 N, 72.61 WOpen in Google Maps

Glastonbury, CT

Nearest airportBDL — Bradley
TransportArrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Glastonbury you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Glastonbury via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Glastonbury, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearMid-October in the Connecticut River Valley brings crisp days and genuinely cold evenings, with the festival spread across an open town green. Layer a sweater or fleece under a jacket, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes for standing through music sets, and bring warmer layers for the Friday evening and Saturday night hours when temperatures drop.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

We may earn a small commission from trusted travel partners at no extra cost to you.

FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Glastonbury Apple Harvest and Music Festival?

Glastonbury Apple Harvest and Music Festival is listed for October · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Glastonbury Apple Harvest and Music Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Glastonbury, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Glastonbury, CT

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLcrvappleharvestandmusicfestival.com
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
Source statusOfficial source linked
Related festivals

Continue the route.

Photo pending

Qingdao International Beer Festival

17 July–16 August 2026

Qingdao, China
Photo pending

National Cherry Festival

July · Summer

Traverse City, United States
Photo pending

National Cherry Festival

4–6 December 2026

Young, Australia
Photo pending

Oktoberfest

19 September–4 October 2026

Munich, Germany

Spotted something out of date? Submit a correction →