Celebrate the Harvest Season at the Blue Mountain Village
When autumn rolls in and the escarpment glows in shades of gold and red, we know it can only mean one thing…it’s harvest season. And around here, that means apples.
Every Thanksgiving weekend, the region celebrates the Apple Harvest Weekend, bringing together local flavour, fall colour, and community spirit. It’s one of our favourite weekends of the year, when live music fills the Village, guests can taste test local ciders, and the joy of the harvest is shared with visitors from near and far.
What Is Harvest Season and Why Do We Celebrate It?
Harvest is the time when all the hard work of the growing season comes to fruition. It’s when local farmers pick their apples, gather their crops, and share the bounty with the community. In many ways, harvest marks both an ending and a beginning, the close of summer’s growth and the start of fall’s cozy celebrations.
In Canada, Thanksgiving naturally falls right in the middle of harvest season, a time to reflect on abundance, connection, and gratitude. Whether it’s sharing a homemade pie, raising a glass of local cider, or taking a long scenic drive through the orchards, harvest is a reminder to slow down and savour the sweetness of the season.
Plan Your Apple Pie Trail Adventure
With so many stops to explore, Ontario Craft Cider Week is the perfect excuse to spend a couple of days on the Apple Pie Trail. From sipping cider in the orchards to taking home a fresh-baked pie, this is the season to celebrate the best of Ontario apples in the Blue Mountains.
Apple Harvest Weekend in Blue Mountain Village
This year’s Apple Harvest Weekend (October 10–13) brings that spirit to life across Blue Mountain Village and beyond. Expect live music, cider sampling, and family-friendly fun all weekend long; the perfect blend of small-town charm and big fall energy.
Live Music Lineup
- Sugar – Saturday, October 11 | 5–7 PM
- Shipyard Kitchen Party – Sunday, October 12 | 4–7 PM
Cider Sampling
Taste the best of the region from our favourite Apple Pie Trail cideries:
One of our favourite parts of the weekend? The stilt walkers! These whimsical performers tower above the crowd, bringing a playful energy to the Village alongside roaming entertainers, buskers, and fall décor everywhere you turn.
Fall Flavours, Scenic Views & Local Stories
Beyond the music and cider, the Apple Harvest Weekend is a celebration of the region itself…the orchards, farms, and makers that give this area its unique flavour. It’s the perfect time to explore the Apple Pie Trail, visit a cider house, pick up some pie, or take a drive through the rolling hills of Beaver Valley, where apple season is in full swing.
Learn more about Apple Harvest Weekend on the Blue Mountain Village website.
