Apple Festivals in Washington
18 apple festivals in Washington — season runs September through November.
Upcoming in 2026
Bellewood Farms Harvest Festival
August 29 – October 31, 2026
Lynden
Seasonal harvest experience near Bellingham with u-pick apples, a free corn maze, a u-pick pumpkin patch, and fresh apple cider donuts on weekends through October.
Chelan County Fair
September 10–13, 2026 · Thu–Sun
Cashmere
A four-day traditional agricultural fair in Cashmere showcasing the apple harvest region's best through 4-H and FFA livestock shows, harvest exhibit halls, a PRCA rodeo, and family entertainment.
Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms
September 13 – October 31, 2026
Snohomish
Annual harvest festival at 7301 Rivershore Road in Snohomish with u-pick apples from 4,000 trees, a u-pick pumpkin patch, and a 12-acre corn maze.
Walla Walla Tour d'Farm
September 18–19, 2026 · Fri–Sat
Walla Walla · Free
MixedSelf-guided two-day farm tour through Walla Walla Valley orchards, vineyards, and growing fields during active harvest season, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the region's agriculture.
Walters Fruit Ranch Fall Harvest Festival
September 19 – October 25, 2026
Mead
Annual fall festival at Walters Fruit Ranch in Green Bluff with u-pick apples and pumpkins, live music every weekend, fresh-pressed cider, and food vendors.
Lake Chelan Wine Harvest
September 22 – November 26, 2026
Chelan
Multi-week fall harvest event across the Lake Chelan wine region with barrel tastings, grape stomps, vineyard tours, live music, and gourmet cuisine.
Leavenworth Autumn Leaf Festival
September 25–27, 2026 · Fri–Sun
Leavenworth · Free
Leavenworth's longest-running festival since 1964, celebrating fall's arrival with a Grand Parade, live music, craft vendors, and Bavarian-style harvest foods through the Bavarian village streets.
Green Bluff Harvest Festival
September 26 – October 25, 2026
Mead
Weekend-long fall festival spanning 30+ farms in Green Bluff north of Spokane with u-pick apples and pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes, and fresh cider.
Leavenworth Oktoberfest
October 2–17, 2026
Leavenworth
Three weekends of Bavarian harvest celebration in Leavenworth's village, featuring German beer, live music, a traditional Festzug parade, and a family Kinderplatz with a Ferris wheel.
Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival
October 2–4, 2026 · Fri–Sun
Onalaska · Free
Three-day community festival in rural Lewis County with cider pressing, an apple pie contest, a harvest parade, farm tours, a farm-to-table dinner, live music, and a beer and cider garden.
Skagit Valley Festival of Family Farms
October 3–4, 2026 · Sat–Sun
Mount Vernon · Free
Blueberries
RaspberriesSelf-guided farm tour across 13 Skagit County farms each fall — free admission, 28th annual edition in 2026.
October Days at Washington Fruit Place
October 3–31, 2026
Yakima
Barrett Orchards opens its Big Red Barn every Saturday and Sunday in October for apple and pear harvest celebrations with cider pressing, hayrides, and seasonal treats.
Vashon CiderFest
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Vashon
A one-day October celebration of Pacific Northwest cider culture set in Vashon Village, featuring regional cider producers, live apple pressing, the Amateur Cider Cup competition, food vendors, and music.
Old Apple Tree Festival
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Vancouver · Free
An annual celebration at Fort Vancouver honoring the oldest known apple tree in the Pacific Northwest, with cider pressing, apple tastings, and orchard tours.
Stoney Ridge Farm Fall Festival
October 3–31, 2026
Everson
Whatcom County harvest tradition with u-pick apples, a corn maze, wagon rides, a pumpkin patch, fresh mini cider donuts, and bluegrass bands on the first two Saturdays of October.
Okanogan Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Okanogan · Free
One-day agricultural celebration on 2nd Avenue in Okanogan honoring the region's tree fruit heritage, with a farmers market, pig roast, pet parade, car show, and fun run.
Riverside Apple Festival
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Washougal · Free
An annual fall fundraiser at Riverside Christian School celebrating the apple harvest with homemade pies, apple dumplings, games, and fresh apples by the pound.
Klickitat County Harvest Festival
October 17–18, 2026 · Sat–Sun
Goldendale · Free
Annual fall celebration on Goldendale's courthouse lawn with carnival rides, a parade, trunk-or-treat, hayrides, and local vendors.
Frequently asked
- When is apple season in Washington?
- Washington apple is typically in season September through November. Harvest events and U-pick windows cluster around that time — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Can you pick your own apple in Washington?
- Yes — Washington has pick-your-own apple farms where you can harvest your own. See the Gather Grove U-pick apple guide for locations and seasons.
- Are apple festivals in Washington free?
- It varies — many are free community events, while others are ticketed. Each festival's page on Gather Grove lists its admission.
Want to pick your own apple?
U-pick farms →