2025 Tehachapi Apple Festival Guide

Dated: October 8 2025

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2025 Tehachapi Apple Festival Guide 

If you love crisp fall air, local flavor, and small-town charm, the Tehachapi Apple Festival is one event you won’t want to miss this year. After a brief pause, this beloved festival is officially returning in October 2025, bringing back everything locals and visitors love about fall in Tehachapi.

Whether you’re here for the food, family fun, or to support small businesses, this guide covers everything you need to know about the 2025 Tehachapi Apple Festival.


🍏 The Apple Festival Is Back!

After being suspended due to budget challenges, the Apple Festival is returning for 2025 thanks to incredible community support and local leadership. According to The Loop Newspaper, new organizers have stepped up to make sure the event continues — keeping one of Tehachapi’s most popular traditions alive.

This revival represents more than just a weekend of fun — it’s a celebration of local agriculture, community spirit, and Tehachapi’s rich farming roots.


Festival Dates & Location

  • Dates: October 11–13, 2025

  • Location: Tehachapi Event Center & Rodeo Grounds (and surrounding downtown area)

While exact details are still being finalized, expect the heart of the festival to take place in and around Downtown Tehachapi, with food, vendors, and entertainment filling Green Street and Centennial Plaza.

Be sure to check the official Tehachapi Apple Festival website or for any schedule updates as the date approaches.


What to Expect in 2025

The Tehachapi Apple Festival is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, great food, and unique local vendors. Here’s what you can look forward to this year:

Local Apples & Treats

Enjoy fresh picked apples, homemade pies, caramel apples, apple cider, and other fall favorites from local farmers and bakers. Arrive early for the best selection the apple goods sell out fast!

Local Vendors & Artisans

Shop from dozens of local creators offering everything from handcrafted jewelry and candles to home décor and art. It’s the perfect place to find one of a kind gifts while supporting small businesses.

Live Music & Entertainment

Enjoy live performances from local bands and performers throughout the weekend. In past years, the festival featured line dancing, local artists, and a fun, upbeat vibe for all ages.

Kid Zone & Family Fun

Bring the whole family! The festival includes a kid friendly zone with bounce houses, games, face painting, and even carnival rides at the Event Center.

Pie Contests & More

Think your apple pie recipe can win? Join the festival’s famous pie-baking and pie eating contests one of the highlights of the weekend.

The Apple Drop

Don’t miss the exciting “Apple Drop” a fun community event where apples (or small balls) are dropped from above onto a target for prizes. It’s a crowd favorite and a great photo opportunity.


Tips for Attending

If this is your first time visiting, here are a few local tips to make the most of your festival weekend:

  1. Arrive early – Crowds pick up fast, especially mid-day.

  2. Bring cash – Not all vendors accept cards.

  3. Dress in layers – Fall weather in Tehachapi can change quickly!

  4. Plan parking ahead – Downtown streets may be closed for the event, so expect to walk a bit.

  5. Check updates – Follow @tehachapiapplefest on Instagram for the latest announcements.


Why the Apple Festival Matters

The Tehachapi Apple Festival isn’t just about apples it’s about celebrating everything that makes our town special. It brings neighbors together, supports local farmers and small businesses, and showcases Tehachapi’s welcoming community spirit.

As someone who lives and works here, I love seeing our town come alive each fall. Whether you’re new to the area or a lifelong local, the 2025 Apple Festival is the perfect way to experience what makes Tehachapi such a great place to call home.


Learn More

For updates, vendor registration, or volunteer opportunities, visit the official website at tehachapiapplefestival.comor reach out to the organizers at chamber@tehachapi.com.


See you at the 2025 Tehachapi Apple Festival!
And if you’re visiting from out of town and considering making Tehachapi your home — I’d love to help you learn more about our amazing community and real estate opportunities here.

Carter Yeomans (661) 825-6736
Tehachapi Realtor & Local Expert

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Buying or selling a home is one of life's biggest moves. Having the right real estate agent makes all the difference. As a local market expert serving Tehachapi, Bakersfield, and Antelope Valley, I sp....

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