Medford Historical Society's Annual
Apple Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2026
9am - 4pm
Rain or Shine
The Annual Apple Festival returns each year to historic Kirby’s Mill in Medford for a day filled with fall flavors and community fun. Hosted by the Medford Historical Society and presented by Zallies Family Markets - ShopRite of Medford, the festival welcomes thousands of visitors to enjoy 120+ handmade crafters, delicious food, fresh apple cider, baked goods, famous apple butter, signature apple cider donuts made on-site, and specialty apple ice cream. Live music throughout the day makes this a memorable event for all ages.
🍎 We Have Reached Crafter & Vendor Capacity for 2026!
Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for this year’s Apple Festival! We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming interest and are excited to welcome our 2026 crafters and vendors — both returning and new — to Kirby’s Mill this October!
Waitlist Information
Although we have reached capacity, our waitlist remains active. We will continue to monitor availability and contact waitlisted applicants as spaces become available, up until one week before the Festival (October 3).
If you have already received notification that you were placed on the waitlist, no further action is needed at this time. We will contact you directly if a space becomes available.
If you would like to join the waitlist or be added to our email list for information about next year’s application dates, please contact us directly at medfordhistorynj@gmail.com.
Still interested in being a part of the Apple Festival?
2026 Apple Festival Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor:
Mill Complex Sponsor:
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Red Barn Sound Stage Sponsor:
"Harvest Helpers" Sponsor:
The Mill Picnic Food Court Brought to You by:
Makers Row on
Stauts Way Sponsor:
Friends of the
Waterwheel:
Friends of the
Blacksmith:
Friends of the
Farm Museum:
Friends of the
Crosskeys Schoolhouse:
Friends of the
Haines-Tomlinson House:
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