Save the Date: 2026 Kentucky Apple Festival

Fall returns to downtown Paintsville with one of Kentucky’s most beloved hometown traditions.

Make plans now to join us for the 2026 Kentucky Apple Festival, happening October 1–3, 2026, for three days of celebration, community spirit, and unforgettable fall memories.

For generations, the Kentucky Apple Festival has brought together families, visitors, schools, businesses, and community groups in the heart of Paintsville to celebrate the season with everything we love most about small-town Kentucky.

Enjoy a festive weekend filled with parade traditions, pageants, vendors, local shopping, live entertainment, delicious food, family activities, and plenty of apple-inspired favorites.

Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting for the first time, this is the perfect weekend to experience the warmth, hospitality, and tradition that make the Kentucky Apple Festival so special.

More event details, schedules, vendor applications, and participation information will be announced soon, so be sure to check back for updates.

Save the date now for October 1–3 and join us in Paintsville for a fall tradition you won’t want to miss.