Annual Apple Festival

Experience the magic of autumn in Northern Michigan at the 34th Annual Apple Festival & Craft Show on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 12 - 14.  This 3-day event, sponsored by the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce, is held yearly to honor local orchards and growers who, in the spirit of the season, line Bridge Street to bring the fall harvest to you.
 
The festival’s focal point is the apple, proven to be the most popular fruit in North America.  Northern Michigan’s cool temperatures are said to produce tastier and more colorful fruit than those grown in warmer climates.  More than 30 types of apples will be on hand as well as other fall harvest items such as pumpkins, squash, jam, honey, maple syrup, and cider. 

Still hungry?  Local organizations will warm you up with hot food items such as chili, hot dogs, kielbasa, French fries and more!

Activities include a holiday art & craft show with 125 exhibitor booths, face painting, pony rides, and a petting zoo. 

And don’t forget to stop at the Chamber booth and pick up your Apple Fest t-shirt.  Adult sizes available at $20 each.

Charlevoix’s 2nd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest will also be held downtown in Bridge Park this fall during Apple Festival weekend.  To enter, bring your hand-carved pumpkin to the Apple Fest t-shirt booth in East Park on Friday or Saturday, October 12th or 13th between 10:00am and 5:00pm.  Participants will be divided into two age categories: ages 12 and under, and 13 and up.  Ribbons will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners in each age bracket.  Commemorative participant ribbons will be given to the first 150 registrants.  The pumpkins will be lit for judging at 6:00pm on Saturday the 13th, and will remain on display in Bridge Park for all to enjoy for the duration of the Apple Festival.  There is no cost to participate, and all are welcome to enter!  Limit one entry per person please.  For more information, contact the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce at 231.547.2101 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

So, bundle up and bring the family to our fall harvest bonanza!  Join the festivities and show your support for our local agricultural community while celebrating the season in scenic downtown Charlevoix this October.  The Harvest is in!

Festival hours are Friday & Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm.

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