St. George Apple Fest named to top 100 list

Provincial organization recognizes Ontario’s Best Festivals

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Ontario (FEO) announced the 2024 Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario on February 28, at their “IMAGINE” 2024 conference.

This is the 9th year St George Apple Fest has won this prestigious award The Top 100 recipients represent festivals and events that excel within the industry

This award recognizes all the hard work that the talented volunteers put in to making the festival such an outstanding event

Approximately 27,000 people attended the event over 2 days resulting in a substantial economic boost for the St. George area. Everyone enjoys the small-town vibe, the unique vendors and of course, the apples.

The profits from St. George Apple Fest are put back into the community. After the 2023 festival, donations were made to local community organizations South Dumfries Historical Society, St. George Masonic Lodge, Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead and Brant County 4-H.

Come help us celebrate the 40th anniversary of the St. George Apple Fest on September 21 and 22, 2024 where there is “Something ‘a-peeling’for Everyone.”

Attendees enjoy some musical entertainment during the 2023 St. George Apple Fest. Check out this online review of the festival from our junior correspondent Stephen L.