UMass Amherst

Apple Harvest Festival

The Apple Harvest Festival is a re-creation of an old-fashioned New England community fair, coupled with the presentation and sale of beautiful art and fine crafts. The festival is the largest fund-raising event of the year for the Amherst Family Center.

Below you will find PDFs containing more information about the Apple Harvest Festival.

Apple Harvest 2013 Application

Apple Harvest 2012 Event Flyer

Vendor Information

The Apple Harvest and Crafts Festival is open to any artist or craftsperson working in the United States. The jury is comprised of members of the Festival committee. A limited number of non- craft exhibitors will be allowed but these exhibits must not resemble artisan-produced work.
Commercially manufactured items, imports, and other items from commercially sold kits will not be accepted.
Food vendors must obtain a food permit.
For further information see Vendor Application.

Apple Harvest Sponsors

The Amherst Family Center thanks all Festival sponsors for their support!

Connect With Apple Harvest Artisans and Performers

The OFR is pleased to offer artisans, crafters, and performers that participated in our annual 27th Apple Harvest Festival the ability to connect with the public year round. If you are looking for a unique special gift or service this may be the place for you. The following links are to the artisan website links or E-Mail according to the artisan's preference. Enjoy!

Murdock Design by Anne Murdock

Stone and Sterling Design by Liz Blanchflower

Cedar Street Studio by Craig Bachman

Michael Dunn Jewelry by Michael Dunn

Storyteller Creations by Raelinda Woad

Jans Jems by Jan Bajgier

Dan Johnson Designs by Dan Johnson

Classy Lady Jewelry by Elaine N. Eppinger

Mystic Creations by Sarah by Sara Petrin

Nicole Werth Designs by Nicole Werth

Susan's Sewing Corner by Susan Brissette

Amy Love Designs by Amy Love

Miz Myrtle by Judith Tingley

Heart-n-hand and Solas Fine Art Photography by Luanne Daly