Applefest 30-Year Celebration

THREE DAY FESTIVAL!!!

The Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a 30th Anniversary celebration of Applefest this fall!!  For 29 years, this one-day event has showcased the harvest of local orchards and hosted nearly 150 craft & food vendors throughout downtown.

This year, we are extending the festivities for 3-days full of activities but... we need your help!  

Below is a list of events we'd like to feature.  Would your business/organization be interested in hosting one?  Just by giving your time & resources to organize an event, you will gain exposure and have the opportunity to showcase your community support.

If you'd like to be a part of hosting an event, please let me know by replying to this email.  We are planning to meet with all participants on August 8th at 10:00 am in the Chamber Conference room.  If you're not sure, please join us to find out more.

Friday Evening, September 16
SW Park (Four Corners)
Lip Sync Battle
Beer Tent
Food Trucks
Apple Pie Eating Contest (Gleis Orchard)
Apple Peeling Contest (Showcase Gardens)
Donuts on Strings Game
Scarecrow Contest (Any business can submit a scarecrow)

Saturday, September 17
Benefit Pancake Breakfast                                                                          
Apple Dumpling Dash (5 years and under)  (Biggby)
Peel Out 5K (Biggby)
Craft Show (over 180 Vendors)
Scarecrow Exhibit (Any business)
Kids Zone @ Eby Klein park
Live Artistry Demos 
Quilt Show & Historic Tours (St. Marks)
Corn Hole Tournament 
Food Trucks
Beer Tent
Karaoke Contest 
DJ
Live Music Showcase
Arts Alive Gallery Exhibit (Arts Alive)
Puppet Show
Kids Activities
Photo Booth (Expressions Photography)
             
Sunday, September 18                                                                                        
Outdoor Church Service
Live Gospel Music 
Sunday Brunch
Plein Air Artists Event (open air paintings)
                
ALSO NEW THIS YEAR:  The Chamber Strip... we invite all chamber members to reserve a 10'x10' booth to display your business and talk with nearly 8,000 visitors that attend the festival each year.  The cost is $50 per booth for a location on South Monroe Street (limited availablity).  If you're interested, please complete and return the attached application to the Chamber Offices.