NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Brighton Applefest

Brighton's Applefest was created in 1975 by the merchants of Brighton, Ontario to promote the Brighton area, and the apple based culture around it. It is now Brighton's largest yearly event, taking place annually during the last week of September.

The festival offers a variety of attractions. Its primary draw is its parade, and a street festival featuring fresh foods and local crafts. Other attractions include hay rides, a classic car show, live music, and a childen's amusement park. It is an interesting slice of rural Ontario life.

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NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Brighton, Ontario (577 words)
	Brighton is a town in the province of Ontario.
	Brighton is a primarily agricultural community, specializing in the farming of apples and production of new apple types.
	Brightons Applefest was created in 1975 by the merchants of Brighton, Ontario to promote the Brighton area, and the apple based culture around it.

Brighton, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (145 words)
	Brighton is a town in Ontario, Canada, approximately 150 kilometres east of Toronto and 100 kilometres west of Kingston.
	Brighton is a primarily agricultural community, specializing in the farming of apples and production of new apple types.
	The Municipality of Brighton (formerly the Town on Brighton and Brighton Township) is home to approximately 9,500 inhabitants.

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