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# Crabapple Fest

Show/Hide The Legacy Park athletic complex has closed as workers expand the parking area, make other upgrades. | READ MORE | SEE PROGRESS October 3, 2026 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Downtown Crabapple/Crabapple Road Join us in and around Crabapple Road, an area that will be 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!  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. Parking Information Free event parking is available at Milton Community Church (site of the former Crabapple First Baptist Church at 12760 Birmingham Highway), Crabapple Crossing Elementary School (12775 Birmingham Highway),  Northwestern Middle School (12805 Birmingham Highway), and Milton High School (13025 Birmingham Highway). A free shuttle will pick up and drop off at both the church and schools' lots. 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.  STAGE PRESENTING SPONSOR PREMIER SPONSOR KIDZONE PRESENTING SPONSOR   SIGNATURE SPONSORS SUPPORTING SPONSORS IN-KIND SPONSORS       ATTENDEES 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.  VENDORS We invite all who have something special to share with our community to become a vendor! Applications are now open. We ask that all vendors read the application packet in its entirety before submitting an application. The submission deadline is Friday, July 10, 2026, with all applicants notified of their status before or on August 1.  The links to apply can be found on the final page of the packet below. Crabapple Fest Application Packet SPONSORS Are you a business interested in sponsoring Crabapple Fest -- thus exposing your organization to tens of thousands of attendees and associating with this beloved community event? If so, now is the time to inquire! If you are interested in sponsoring Crabapple Fest 2026, please email Emily Salerno at emily.salerno@miltonga.gov to learn more.      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. More FAQs