Crabapple Fest

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Milton’s annual arts and antiques festival takes place the first Saturday of every October in and around Crabapple Road in downtown Milton. That means the 2024 edition will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 5. We can't wait to see you there!

Join us in and around Crabapple Road, an area that will transformed into a bustling market showcasing more than 100 local antique, craft, and art vendors featuring countless, hand-made, and must-have items. It’s never too early to start thinking about your holiday shopping or find a special something for yourself. (Also, this festival is rain or shine -- so be prepared for weather and some fun.)

There will be lots of delicious food for you to enjoy while you and your family enjoy a host of activities in the heart of beautiful Crabapple. Even your leashed pet is welcome to attend!

CrabappleFest_2024_FBEvent_EveryOct The footprint of the festival stretches along Crabapple Road from the roundabout at Crabapple and Heritage Walk to the intersection of Birmingham Highway/Broadwell Road. Activities take place elsewhere on the Crabapple Market property as well, including the Green, as well as in the City Hall parking lot.

Vendor (booth and food) and non-profit applications will open in the spring. Applications generally close in late June or early July. All applications will be reviewed after June 30, and vendors will be notified of their status by August 1.

Businesses interested in being a sponsor of Crabapple Fest -- thus giving them exposure to its tens of thousands of attendees -- can learn more by clicking HERE. And if you have any Crabapple Fest questions, email Anita.Jupin@miltonga.gov.

Parking Information

Free event parking is available at Milton Community Church (site of the former Crabapple First Baptist Church at 12760 Birmingham Highway) and Crabapple Parking Lot Activity Map

Crossing Elementary School (at 12775 Birmingham Highway). A free shuttle will pick up and drop off at both the church and school. Handicap parking will be available at Crabapple Government Center (12624 Broadwell Road, across from Broadwell Pavilion) and the Shell station at the Broadwell/Crabapple/Birmingham Highway intersection.

Parking is strictly prohibited along neighborhood streets. Cars violating these parking requirements are at risk for towing at the owner's expense.

Crabapple Road will close to through traffic, between Mayfield Road and the Heritage Walk/Crabapple Chase Drive roundabout, starting at 10 a.m. on the Friday before the event. It should reopen around 10 p.m. the night of the festival.

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Milton’s annual art and antique festival in downtown Milton will take place the first Saturday of October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Crabapple Road.

Crabapple Road is transformed into a bustling market, showcasing more than 100 local antique, art and retail vendors featuring one-of-a-kind items. It’s never too early to start thinking about your holiday shopping or find a special something for yourself.

There will be lots of delicious food to enjoy while watching football on a big screen in the heart of beautiful Crabapple. Crabapple Fest offers activities the entire family can enjoy, even your leashed pet is welcome to attend!

Parking is available at Crabapple Crossing Elementary School and Crabapple First Baptist Church. Complimentary shuttle service will be running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the day of the festival, approximately every 20 minutes, to bring attendees to Crabapple Road. The drop off location is the Alpharetta Government Center across from the Shell gas station on Crabapple Road.

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FAQs

Can I bring my dog to the festival?

Sure! Leashed pets are welcome. The weather in October is wide-ranging so just make sure your four-legged friend has plenty of water to drink and takes breaks from the sun. Also, always make sure to clean up after your pet.
How can I apply to be a vendor?

Vendors (both food and retail) and sponsors can apply to be a part of Crabapple Fest HERE.
Is this a family friendly event?

Of course! With lots of food, shopping and activities there will surely be something for everyone. This year, due to health and safety concerns, the children’s activities will not include inflatables or the quad bungee, but there will be plenty of activities to keep the entire family entertained.
Where can I park?

Parking is available at Crabapple Crossing Elementary School and Crabapple First Baptist Church. A complimentary shuttle will be available roughly every 20 minutes to bring you to the festival. Drop off location will be at the Alpharetta Government Center, across from the Shell Gas Station on Crabapple Road by the Milton Welcome Booth.
Will there be an ATM on site?

No. Many of our vendors do take multiple forms of payment including credit card, Venmo, Zelle or cash, but there will not be an ATM available on site so please plan accordingly.

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Milton, GA

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