Appel Farm’s 65th Anniversary Weekend
Join us this November!
A vibrant weekend of art, music, and community, honoring the connections, shared memories, and radiant spirit that make Appel Farm a creative home for all.
November 7-9, 2025
Brick Orders Due
Order a brick and add your legacy to our Welcome Walk. If you order by August 5th, your brick will be installed by anniversary weekend. Help us meet our goal of 100 bricks!
Anniversary Weekend Schedule
- 4:30pm • Arrival of Overnight Guests
- 6pm • Camp-Style Dinner in Dining Hall
- 8pm • Friday Night Concert, featuring YOU!
- 7am • Continental Breakfast
- 9am - 12pm • Art Making Stations
- 9am - 2pm • Affinity Groups
- 9am - 6pm • History Cedar Display (Interactive Memory Wall and more)
- 9am - 6pm • Appel Farm Timeline
- 9am - 7pm • Art Auction/Sale Display
- 11am • Jam Session
- 12pm - 2pm • Busking Stations
- 12pm • Lunch
- 2pm-8pm • WXPN Welcomes Concert (FREE)
- 2pm - 6pm • Art Making Stations
- 8pm • Campfire and S'mores
- 8am • Breakfast
- 10am • Departure
Stay Overnight @ Appel Farm
Stay overnight on site for anniversary weekend! Choose from one of our rustic, camp bunk room style accommodations, find a spot on our field for your tent, or stay in a nearby partner hotel.
Private Bunk, up to 10 people
Want to bunk with friends or have a big family? Save with this package that guarantees a private bunk for up to 10 people. Private bunks feature twin bunk beds and a private bathroom.
$600
(Known to Camp Alumni as North)
Private Room, up to 2 people
Private room has two twin beds. Building includes two shared bathrooms. Please note: private rooms can only accommodate two people.
$260
(Known to Camp Alumni as The Hotel)
Tent Space, up to 6 people
Bring your tent and camp out in our field. Cost is per tent. One tent cannot exceed 6 people. Shared bathroom facilities will be available.
$100
Shared Bunk, per person
Shared bunks are community accommodations, and are gender inclusive spaces that will house up to 10 people from different parties. Shared bunks have twin bunk beds and a shared bathroom. This is a great way to connect with other guests and alumni. Cost is per person.
$70/person
Off-Site Overnight Accommodations
If your preferred on-site accommodation is no longer available or you prefer to stay off site, please consider one of our partner hotels where we’ve secured discounted rates. Located in Deptford, just off Route 42 and one minute from Route 55 to Appel Farm.
Book by October 8 at 4pm to receive the special rate. Limited rooms—book early! Discounts won’t be available after the deadline.
Courtyard® at Marriott
Reservations by phone: (856) 232-1500 press 1 for reservation desk, and use Code-APP.
$159 Double Queen or King Standard. Reservations for 1 or 2 persons per room.
Located at 1251 Hurffville Rd., Deptford, NJ 08096
NJ Room Taxes apply.
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton™
Reservations by phone: (856) 227-2500 press 1 for reservation desk, and use Code-APA.
$139 for Double Queen or King Studio. Reservations for 1 or 2 persons per room. Additional guests $10 per night, per person.
Located at 1253 Hurffville Road, Deptford, NJ 08096
NJ Room Taxes apply.
Meal Plans & Parking
Meal Plans for on-site, overnight guests are encouraged and discounted. Plans also available for overnight guests staying off-site or Saturday-only visitors. Single meal purchases unavailable. 5 Meal Plan covers Friday Dinner, Saturday Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, and Sunday Breakfast. 3 Meal Plan covers Saturday Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. Saturday dinner options are Food Truck Voucher or Vegan/Vegetarian Box Dinner.
Parking passes are required for all cars on site for the entire celebration. Get discounted, advance parking pass for $15 ONLY for both weekend and day-goers. (By registering in advance, you will also help us prepare for your arrival providing wonderful activities and supplies for your stay.) Parking rates go to $20 per car on the day.
Live Music @ Grove Stage
More information coming soon about our featured musical performances!
Bands and solo musicians are invited to perform at busking stations, and submit to play on stage before our headliners.
Art Sale & Auction
Auction items will be available to bid on closer to the event.
8″x8″ Canvas sale will happen on site during the anniversary weekend.
Donate a Canvas for the Art Fundraiser 🖼
Visual artists are invited to create 8” x 8” canvases that will be donated to Appel Farm and put on sale as part of the weekend’s fundraiser.
Donate Art or Arts Experiences 🎨
Know an artist, collector, or organization who can donate artwork or creative experiences to our auction? Please reach out to us to provide more information.
Share Your Memories
We would love to hear from you about how the arts have impacted your life, and what you have been doing since you became part of the Appel Farm family. We will be posting your stories and photos in our History Cedar during the weekend.
Get Involved
There are so many ways to contribute to the weekend! More info to come soon.
“65” Artwork by Greg Nemec
Back by popular demand, artist and illustrator Greg Nemec has returned to create the 65th Anniversary artwork. You may remember him from 1989 to 2012 as the creator of the Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival posters. Keep a look out for anniversary merch that will feature his artwork!