Apple Festival
of Kendallville
Entrance to the festival parking is at 902 Dowling St. Cost to park is $5.00 per car and only cash is accepted at the gate.
There is not an admission charge to attend the festival. There is a $5.00 per car parking fee to park on the festival grounds. The gate is only able to accept cash and there is not an ATM located close to the drive in entrance.
Vendor applications are available on the website starting in February each year and the deadline is May 1. Please read the requirements on the applications and the vendor page of the website.
CAN I WALK INTO THE FESTIVAL?
Get directions to parking
entrance here
IS HANDICAP PARKING AVAILABLE AT THE FESTIVAL?
ARE WHEELCHAIRS AVAILABLE TO RENT?
Yes, walking into the festival is allowed. There is not a charge to walk into the festival. Walk in gates are on Fair St and also at the corner of Fair St and Wayne St.
No, wheelchairs and motorized scooters are not available for rent on the festival grounds. They are allowed and visitors are welcome to bring their own and enjoy the festival.
Yes, There are three ATM machines located on the festival grounds: inside the Merchant's Building, on the log cabin porch, and under the grandstand by the restrooms.
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED?.
WHAT IS THE COST TO ATTEND THE FESTIVAL?
ARE THERE ATM'S AVAILABLE AT THE FESTIVAL?
Yes, Although handicapped parking is available on the festival grounds, it is not ideal for those with mobility issues, as it is in the fairgrounds and the parking area is not paved or flat.
Applications will open in February and deadlines are May 1 each year. Be sure to read the guidelines listed under the vendor tab before applying.
WHERE CAN I STAY IF VISITING THE FESTIVAL?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, parking is offered free at East Noble Middle School on Drake Rd, in front of the Rural King on Fairview Blvd and at the Family Harvest Festival on Main St. Parking at any of these options is free and the shuttle to and from the festival is also free. This is also the best option for anyone with mobility issues. The shuttle buses are handicapped equipped.
All of the food vendors are set-up to accept cash and all of the vendors on the festival grounds will accept cash. Many of the craft, antique and demonstration vendors are also able to accept a credit card. 3 ATM's are available on the festival grounds
HOW DO I BECOME A VENDOR AT THE FESTIVAL?
CAN I BRING MY DOG?
9 am - 6pm Sat. October 4 & 5, 2025 9am - 5pm Sun.
IS PARKING AVAILABLE ANYWHERE OFF SITE?
NO, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE FESTIVAL. Licensed service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome
HOW DO I BECOME A VENDOR?
WHERE DO WE ENTER THE FESTIVAL FOR PARKING?.
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