Apples, Autumn & Community — Clonmel Applefest 2025
As the evenings grow shorter and the colours start to turn, there’s no better way to welcome autumn than with Clonmel Applefest — a local favourite that celebrates everything we love about this place we call home.
Running from 25–28 September 2025, Applefest is a celebration of harvest, heritage, nature, food, and the arts, all wrapped up in a festival that feels as much like a family gathering as it does a cultural event.
A Celebration of Clonmel’s Roots
Set along the beautiful River Suir, Applefest captures the spirit of Clonmel with a mix of live music, storytelling, dance, food stalls, craft workshops, exhibitions, and nature walks. It’s a festival with a strong sense of place — and a lot of heart.
From traditional harvest events to creative arts programming, the weekend brings together locals and visitors for a few magical days of connection, creativity, and (of course) apples in all their forms.
Fun for All Ages
Applefest is proudly family-friendly, with lots of activities to keep kids and grown-ups equally entertained. Whether you’re here for the food, the folklore, or just a fresh-air day out, there’s something for everyone.
It’s also a great time to reflect and reconnect — Applefest marks the shift into autumn with a gentle farewell to summer and a big welcome to the cosier months ahead.
Festival Info
Dates: 25 – 28 September 2025
Location: Across Clonmel town and along the River Suir
Events: Harvest celebrations, food markets, music, nature walks, workshops & more
Details: Check clonmelapplefest.ie for the full programme
Don’t Forget the Coffee
If you’re heading out for a festival morning or need a cosy break between events, Bodega Cafe is here for you. We’ll have the coffee brewing and the kitchen stocked with autumn comfort food all weekend long.
Come celebrate the harvest, the community, and the town we love at Clonmel Applefest 2025. We’ll see you there — or we’ll see you for coffee.
