AppleFest 2026

Get ready for a spectacular celebration at AppleFest presented by Don Valley North Toyota!

Join us for our signature AppleFest celebration on Saturday, September 19th from 10 AM to 5 PM as we transform the Museum’s 25-acre site into a vibrant festival filled with fresh apple cider, family-friendly activities, local businesses, talented artisans, and all things apples!

AppleFest presented by Don Valley North Toyota is your destination for an unforgettable experience featuring:
-Cider Making – See our fully functioning cider mill in action for one day only! Sample and take home your very own fresh pressed cider.
-Vendor Market – a wide variety of hand-crafted artisanal goods, treats, and more from small businesses found across our site.
-Food & Drink – Enjoy a diverse array of mouth-watering food and beverages including event-special apple-flavoured goodies.
-Live Entertainment and Shows – Experience a vibrant lineup of local entertainment, emerging artists, and lively shows.
-Family Fun – Hop on our scenic Don Valley North Trolley trackless train presented by Don Valley North Toyota, play a round of mini golf, enjoy inflatable fun, challenge friends and family to lawn games, participate in apple-themed activities, and more coming!
-Photo Areas – Stroll through various locations across our grounds and capture Instagram-worthy moments #AppleFest2026
-Immersive Historical Experiences – Witness the blacksmith shop and print shop come to life as historical artisans demonstrate their skills and gets hands-on with apple schnitzing.
-Hands-On Exhibition Spaces – Explore engaging exhibitions like our “Everyday Superheroes” exhibition, “A Picture of Markham – The Art of Pat Wheeler,” and the reimagined “Markham Community Makers”.
-*NEW* Craft Workshops – discover a new skill from the past and take a customized keepsake home including shaping your own pottery piece and leatherworking.
-*NEW* The Ultimutts Animal Actors Show – The Ultimutts presents: The Ultimutts Animal Actors Show! Their 4-legged CAT and DOG celebrities will showcase how to bring a character to life on the big screen. The stunt performers are the daredevils of the movie world! Their Stunt cat/dog team will showcase some incredible stunts like; jump rope, skateboard ramps, scooters, handstands and tight rope walking!

More to be announced on our website!

Early Bird Tickets are available until August 21st at 11:55 PM.