posted on 9/30/2024
The 40th annual Apple Harvest Day festival takes over downtown Dover on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day-long family-friendly event features 300 different vendors, two different entertainment stages, children’s entertainment, two food courts, and much more.
Organized by the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce (GDCC) and sponsored by First Seacoast Bank, Apple Harvest Day draws over 60,000 attendees each year, making it one of the most popular regional festivals. To see which vendors have signed up for Apple Harvest Day, visit appleharvestday.com.
“First Seacoast Bank has been committed to making a positive impact right here in Dover, our hometown, for over 130 years,” said First Seacoast Bank Assistant Vice President and Dover Branch Manager Amanda Gagne. “We are incredibly proud to sponsor the 40th Annual Apple Harvest Day. As a Committee Member and Chamber Board Member, I have witnessed firsthand how this amazing event brings our community together and supports local businesses.”
In addition to these event favorites, the festival also offers the 15th Annual Apple Harvest Day 5k, underwritten by Portsmouth Regional Hospital. The race will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 8:30 a.m., beginning and ending on St. Thomas Street in front of the Dover District Courthouse. Registration for this race is now open, with fees of $30 for adults 21 and over and $20 for runners under the age of 21. To register for the Apple Harvest Day 5k Road Race, go to dovernh.org/AHD5k.
“Our Apple Harvest Day Committee has been working hard to plan for this milestone year,” says GDCC President Margaret Joyce. “As part of our 40th anniversary celebration, we are excited to announce that the U.S. Navy Band Northeast’s Jack Tar Brass Band will be performing at the festival.”
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit association of businesses, professionals, individuals, and organizations working together to advance the economic well-being of its members and the community. For details on Dover Chamber membership and other programs or for a schedule of activities, call (603) 742-2218 or visit dovernh.org.
Tune in to this week's Dover Download podcast to learn more about this year's Apple Harvest Day.
