Stafford has great timing! The foliage forecast for 2023 is saying New England will be ablaze with color this year to coincide with Stafford's first annual AppleFest (don't forget to tell them you're attending on Facebook so you get updates). On Saturday, September 30, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Stafford will come together to celebrate autumn and its iconic fruit.
AppleFest will showcase seasonal baked goods, family-friendly activities, artisans, fall-inspired food and beverages, apple pressing demos, music, and more. The festival footprint sprawls Downtown Stafford Springs and its historic public parks, where local businesses, entrepreneurs, and civic organizations will offer diverse apple-themed offerings and attractions.
For details, visit www.explorestaffordct.com. Stafford AppleFest is organized by the Stafford Events & Celebrations Committee, a group of volunteer citizens working to create a calendar of diverse activities that promote economic and social benefits, unite neighbors, bolster civic pride, and ignite tourism opportunities.