AppleFest 2026 will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Chambersburg. Presented by Sheetz, the event will feature craft and food vendors, children’s activities and live entertainment.
Vendors will line North and South Main streets, with food vendors around the square and on South Main Street. A children’s section will include young vendors selling handmade art and crafts, along with an L&L Rental bounce house. The North Square Farmers Market will operate from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Entertainment at Courthouse Plaza, produced by Alley Cat Studios, will include:
- 9–11 a.m.: Brandon Smith, the 2026 Acapella Unplugged winner.
- 11–11:30 a.m.: Mar-Le-Nie Dance Studio.
- 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.: Beth Holland Trio.
- 1:30–2 p.m.: NETwork Ministries Step Team.
- 2–4 p.m.: Line dancing with Jayce.
Additional attractions include the Franklin County Library System Bookmobile and the Shaggy Mountain Farm Petting Zoo, sponsored by Boost Mobile. Local community organizations will also participate.
The event is organized by the Downtown Business Council of Chambersburg.
