It’s not fall until Northborough celebrates Applefest weekend. This year the annual fall fest will be held from Thursday, September 15-Sunday, September 18. The line up of events will not disappoint as it incorporates all the long-time favorites, such as the parade, fireworks, street fair, farmer’s market and the Soular Jazz Fest. This year, Jane O’Toole is the Grand Marshal.
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FRIDAY
- Start the day with the younger kids at Ellsworth McAfee Park with Vinny the Bubble Guy at 10 a.m.
- End the day at the 7th Annual Applefest Gala: Cocktails and Dancing Under the Stars to benefit the Northborough Education Foundation.
- In between, there is the Apple Dessert Bakeoff, Library Booksale, and Senior Luncheon.
SATURDAY
- Start the morning off with the energy of the 5K race. All ages can participate and walkers are welcomed.
- Be sure to keep your sneakers on because there is a lot of walking to do at the Rotary Club’s Street Fair on Blake Street, Farmer’s Market at the Town Common, Historical Society Museum tours, Bike Rodeo at the Police Station and the Fire Department’s Open House.
- Don’t forget to add a little beauty to your day with Kids Art at Sheryl’s Art Studio and the exhibits at the Historical Society by the Northborough Garden Club and Northborough Art Guild.
- If you are looking to purchase apple pie, the Junior Woman’s Club will be selling their famous homemade baked pies (sorry, no crisps or servings this year) at the Farmer’s Market starting at 10 a.m. along with other apple-centric baked goods.
- Be sure to stop by Trinity Church for its craft fair, crafts and thrift store sale.
- End the day at Algonquin Regional High School fields for a BBQ dinner while listening to the music of Hit the Bus, and settling in for what is always a great display of fireworks. There will also be robotics demonstrations, pony rides and moonwalks too!
SUNDAY
- Start the day with Boy Scout Troop 1’s pancake breakfast followed by strolling through the Classic Car Show and a little shopping at Craftworks’ sidewalk sale. There will be food trucks and live music!
- The parade kicks off at 2 p.m. starting at Lincoln Street and following Route 20 through Main Street.
- The Soular Jazz Fest will be held at First Parish Church 12-4 p.m.
- Still hungry? Trinity Church will be holding a BBQ 12-4 p.m. and the Taste of Northborough will be held at Melican Middle School, 4-6 p.m.