The Boxford Apple Festival is a longstanding popular September event for both Boxford residents and welcomes other visitors from the greater North Shore area. The Apple Festival will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 am-3 pm. The rain date will be Sunday, Sept. 21.
The Apple Festival is the Boxford Historical Society’s signature event that dates back to the 1960’s. Each year, on the third Saturday in September, the entire East Village is transformed into a pedestrian mall for the afternoon. The streets are lined with artisan vendors, local musicians entertain and apple pie and BBQ abound. Festival goers also have the opportunity to tour the historic Holyoke-French house. All proceeds support the maintenance of Holyoke‑French House.
Fun Facts
- All the arts and crafts sold at the Apple Festival are principally hand-crafted by the vendors.
- The Historical Society has turned down many corporate sponsorship offers to maintain the hometown feel.
- For the past decade, The Apple Festival posters have been designed by Masco High School graphic design students. The Historical Society donates $250 each year from Apple Fest proceeds to the Masco Art Department for the design of the poster.
- Originally, Boxford and Topsfield used to alternate hosting either the Apple Festival or the Strawberry Festival.
