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Apple Harvest Day
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Downtown Dover, NH
Road Race | Arts & Crafts | Music | Family Fun
Apple Harvest Day is a day-long family event, featuring nearly 350 vendors, great food, live entertainment, and more. The event was first held in 1985 and now draws more than 60,000 people to the City of Dover's downtown, making it one of the most popular regional festivals.
Apple Harvest Day Underwriter
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2026 Event Visitor Details and Links
Event Donation Tickets: Donate Here
(Note: Tickets are NOT required for the event. This is a donation only!)
Shuttle/Parking Details: A free shuttle will be running from the Brady Sullivan Campus at 100 Liberty Way to Washington Street from 9am to 5pm. Details Here
Event Vendor Map: Find Your Favorite Vendor Here
FOOD Vendor Map: Find Where This Year's Food Courts Are Here
Interested in running the Apple Harvest Day 5K: Details Here
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Volunteer at Apple Harvest Day!
We have three different options for volunteering:
Cider Garden Volunteer (21+ required)
Events like this do not happen without your support!
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2026 Sponsors
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2026 Vendor Information
2026 Vendor Information Packet (Approved Vendors Only)
Vendor Assignments (ABC) (Updated 10/1)
Vendor Assignments (123) (Updated 10/1)
Booth Location Map (Via Eventeny)
City of Dover Food Permit Portal (Required for ALL Food Vendors)
Please Note: All vendors selling food (packaged or made to order) MUST have a City of Dover Food Permit
***For insurance information see the Vendor Insurance Requirements below.
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Vendor Insurance Requirements
Vendors who are unable to secure insurance from their insurance provider are welcome to use these third party links:
Total Event Insurance: (cost $65+)
Any Vendor: Click HereACT Insurance: (purchase up to 90 days before event)
Art/Craft Vendors: https://app.actinsurance.com/events/11346
Food Vendors: https://app.fliprogram.com/events/11347Language to use when requesting from your insurance provider:
All vendors must submit a valid Certificate of Insurance and name Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce “Additional Insured.” No exceptions! Certificates must show a liability limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence.Please make sure we are able to match the Insured Name with the name on the vendor application.
Questions? Email Melissa@dovernh.org
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Vendor Registration Closed
Vendor registration for the 2026 Apple Harvest Day is CLOSED. At this time we are no longer accepting waitlist applications either. Please reach out in March 2027 for details for October 2027's festival.