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Road closures set for Applefest in Historic Downtown Bowmanville Oct. 16–17

King Street in Historic Downtown Bowmanville will be closed between Scugog Street and George Street from 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, for Applefest. Applefest is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the Municipality of Clarington.

The Municipality of Clarington said drivers should expect traffic disruptions in and around the downtown area from Friday evening through Saturday evening while the closures are in place.

Parts of Division Street, Silver Street and Temperance Street will also be closed from 6 p.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Saturday, the municipality said.

Detours will be in place on nearby streets.

The municipality said parking will be free in municipal downtown parking lots during the event.

Clarington also said it plans to set up an information booth by Veterans’ Square outside Town Hall on Temperance Street. A fire prevention education booth and a fire truck are also scheduled for the corner of King Street and Scugog Street.

More information about Applefest is available through the Bowmanville BIA website, the municipality said.

Clarington mayor says Courtice soccer player Allysha Chapman retiring from international play after 100 games for Canada

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Clarington mayor issues Thanksgiving message thanking farmers and food bank donors and volunteers

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Clarington mayor says Courtice soccer player Allysha Chapman retiring from international play after 100 games for Canada

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Clarington mayor issues Thanksgiving message thanking farmers and food bank donors and volunteers