40th AppleFest presented by Don Valley North Toyota

Thank you for coming to our 40th AppleFest presented by Don Valley North Toyota!

We loved to see all of your faces at our best AppleFest yet! We can't wait for our 2026 celebration and hope to see you all there.

This year we had:

🎪 Interactive Exhibitions & Live Demonstrations: Experience history in action and step into the past with live demos and hands-on activities like apple schnitzing.

🍔 Delicious Eats: Enjoy a diverse array of mouth-watering food and beverage favourites in our Brews ’n Bites section.

🎤 Live Entertainment: Experience a vibrant lineup of live entertainment throughout the duration of the event.

🚂 Family Fun: Hop on our scenic Don Valley North Trolley trackless train, presented by Don Valley North Toyota. Bounce around in the Inflatable and Games Area, play mini-golf, get your face painted for free thanks to GIP and hop in the GIP Sandbox. Stay tuned to our socials (@markhammuseum), website, and ticketing page for more announcements.

📸 Memory Makers: Stroll through various destinations on our grounds and capture your memories with us.

🏛️ Immersive Historical Experiences: Witness the blacksmith shop, and print shop come to life as historical artisans demonstrate their skills.

🍏 Cider Making: Learn the art and science of cider making with live demonstrations.

🖼️ Hands-On Exhibition Spaces: Explore engaging exhibitions like "A Picture of Markham - The Art of Pat Wheeler," the reimagined "Markham Community Makers", and our brand new “Everyday Superheroes” exhibition.

🌿Explore 25 Acres of Fun: With immersive programming, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Join us for a journey through history, food, fun, and entertainment for the whole family!

NEW to AppleFest - Pottery Workshops!

Join us for a unique hands-on experience where you’ll create your very own apple-themed pottery piece under the guidance of a professional potter. Our pre-registered workshops include 500g of clay, firing, and access to a variety of glazes and underglazes—everything you need to bring your creation to life. 

Thank you to our event partners and sponsors:
 

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