Applefest 2021 Schedule
Applefest 2021 Schedule of Events
Please check back in August to see a full schedule of events. Download the brochure for more details!
Apple Cobbler Golf Tournament: Saturday, September 11, 2021. Call Pine Creek Golf Course to register! 507-895-2595
Little King/Little Miss Pageant: Thursday, September 16, 2021. At the King Apple Tent. Pre-Register online here. Sign in at 5:30 pm. Show starts at 6:00 pm.
Tapping of the Red Apple Keg: Friday, September 17, 2021. At the King Apple Tent at 7:00 pm. Free samples of AppleFEST Cider from Hoch Orchards.
Applefest Run to the Edge Scenic 5K: Saturday, September 18, 2021. Register at http://www.applefestscenic5k.com . Packet pick up at Quillin’s parking lot 6:30 am- 8:15 am.
Chalk Fest: Saturday, September 18, 2021. Located at the La Crescent-Hokah High School, on the sidewalks. 7 am – 4 pm.
Flea Market: Saturday, September 18 ,2021. Located at the La Crescent-Hokah High School parking lot. 9 am – 6 pm.
Arts & Crafts Fair: Saturday, September 18, 2021. Located at the La Crescent-Hokah High School. 9 am – 5 pm.
La Crescent Historical Society Self Guided Tours: Saturday, September 18, 2021. Located at 328 South 3rd Street. 10 am – 4 pm.
Kiddie Parade: Saturday, September 18, 2021. Registration starts at 10 am at the Crucifixion School parking lot. Parade starts at 11 am.
Corn Hole Tournament: Saturday, September 19, 2021. Registration begins at 11:15 am. Bags fly at 12 pm.
Big Wheel Races: Saturday, September 18, 2021. Crucifixion Parking Lot. 11:30 am.
President’s Reception: Saturday, September 18, 2021. La Crescent Snowmobile Club. 4:30 pm.
Coronation: Saturday, September 18, 2021. At the High School Fine Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Show begins at 7 pm.
Flea Market: Sunday, September 19, 2021. At the La Crescent-Hokah High School parking lot. 10 am – 4 pm.
King Apple Parade: Sunday, September 19, 2021. 1pm.
Events in September 2021
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Apple Cobbler Golf Scramble
All day
Apple Cobbler Golf Scramble
Pine Creek Golf Course3815 N Pine Creek RoadLa Crescent, MN 55947507-895-2410Join us for a day of golf! Call Pine Creek Golf Course to register. 507-895-2410.
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Apple History Trivia Night!
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Apple History Trivia Night!
Applefest has partnered with the La Crescent Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and the La Crescent Historical Society to bring you a trivia night all about La Crescent, Applefest, and the apple industry! It is free to enter, but a button is required. Tuesday, September 14, 6:30 pm at Sports Hub. Sign up upon arrival. 2-6 person teams. Prizes available. See you there!
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Family Fun Shows Carnival Rides
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Family Fun Shows Carnival Rides
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USABring the kiddies down for a blast on the carnival rides, or even a pony ride! Grab some special treats at any of the following concessions:
Iced Cold Refreshments
Matt Milner Sales
Little Red Wagon
TimeOut Tavern
La Crescent Lions Club
La Crescent Youth Hockey Association
Big Mama's Gyro
Root River Kettle Korn
Stumpy's Pizza
The Licorice GuyKing Apple Tent OpensWristband for Carnival Rides–
Wristband for Carnival Rides
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USAYou know the deal: buy a wristband, and you can ride all the rides, as many times as you would like during the hours of the wristband for the day. What a great deal!
Wristbands are available presale at Quillin's in La Crescent until Thursday, September 16th at 3 pm.Little King/Little Miss Pageant–
Little King/Little Miss Pageant
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USAChildren ages 4 and 5 are welcome to participate in the Little King/Little Miss pageant. Participants and their parents should be at the King Apple tent by 5:30 to complete their registration. The show starts at 6 pm. Candidates will be escorted onstage and announced to family and friends. This is not a judged pageant, instead, all contestants' names will be placed in a hat, and winners will be drawn.
To compete in the Little King / Little Miss program, complete the registration form on the events page.
Entertainment in the King Apple Tent: Overplayed–
Entertainment in the King Apple Tent: Overplayed
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Senior Citizen Luncheon
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Senior Citizen Luncheon
Presale tickets are available at Quillin's. $10.00
Family Fun Shows Carnival Rides–
Family Fun Shows Carnival Rides
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USABring the kiddies down for a blast on the carnival rides, or even a pony ride! Grab some special treats at any of the following concessions:
Iced Cold Refreshments
Matt Milner Sales
Little Red Wagon
TimeOut Tavern
La Crescent Lions Club
La Crescent Youth Hockey Association
Big Mama's Gyro
Root River Kettle Korn
Stumpy's Pizza
The Licorice GuyKing Apple Tent Opens– September 18, 2021
King Apple Tent Opens
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USAWristband for Carnival Rides–
Wristband for Carnival Rides
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USAYou know the deal: buy a wristband, and you can ride all the rides, as many times as you would like during the hours of the wristband for the day. What a great deal!
Wristbands are available presale at Quillin's in La Crescent until Thursday, September 16th at 3 pm.Entertainment in the King Apple Tent: Tapping of the Red Apple Keg–
Entertainment in the King Apple Tent: Tapping of the Red Apple Keg
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USAEntertainment in the King Apple Tent: Caminos–
Entertainment in the King Apple Tent: Caminos
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USA -
King Apple Tent Opens
– September 18, 2021
King Apple Tent Opens
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USAChalk Fest–
Chalk Fest
La Crescent Hokah High School1301 Lancer BlvdLa Crescent, MN 55947Applefest Scenic 5K Run to the Edge–
Applefest Scenic 5K Run to the Edge
Check out the event page for more information!
Arts & Crafts Fair–
Arts & Crafts Fair
La Crescent Hokah High School1301 Lancer BlvdLa Crescent, MN 55947Flea Market–
Flea Market
La Crescent Hokah High School1301 Lancer BlvdLa Crescent, MN 55947Kiddie Parade–
Kiddie Parade
Registration starts at 10 am. The parade starts at 11 am. The theme is "Red Royalty". Kiddie Parade lineup is at the Crucifixion Church parking lot.
La Crescent Area Historical Society Tours–
La Crescent Area Historical Society Tours
Stop by the La Crescent Area Historical Society at 328 South 3rd Street for information about orchard tours and learn about the apple industry in La Crescent.
Family Fun Shows Carnival Rides–
Family Fun Shows Carnival Rides
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USABring the kiddies down for a blast on the carnival rides, or even a pony ride! Grab some special treats at any of the following concessions:
Iced Cold Refreshments
Matt Milner Sales
Little Red Wagon
TimeOut Tavern
La Crescent Lions Club
La Crescent Youth Hockey Association
Big Mama's Gyro
Root River Kettle Korn
Stumpy's Pizza
The Licorice GuyBig Wheel Races–
Big Wheel Races
Crucifixion Church Parking Lot.
Corn Hole Tournament–
Corn Hole Tournament
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USAParticipate in the traditional Corn Hole Tournament, at the King Apple Tent, located at Abnet Field, on Saturday, September 18th. Sign up early, bags fly at 12:30pm!
King Apple Tent Opens– September 19, 2021
King Apple Tent Opens
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USAWristband for Carnival Rides–
Wristband for Carnival Rides
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USAYou know the deal: buy a wristband, and you can ride all the rides, as many times as you would like during the hours of the wristband for the day. What a great deal!
Wristbands are available presale at Quillin's in La Crescent until Thursday, September 16th at 3 pm.Presidents Reception–
Presidents Reception
La Crescent Snowmobile Club. Pre-purchased tickets required. Contact Hospitality@ApplefestUSA.com to purchase tickets.
Entertainment in the King Apple Tent: Ryan Howe–
Entertainment in the King Apple Tent: Ryan Howe
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USACoronation–
Coronation
La Crescent High School Fine Arts Center1301 Lancer BlvdLa Crescent, MN 55947Join us for the announcement of the 2021 Miss La Crescent and her Court! Man and Woman of the Year will also be announced at coronation. At La Crescent High School Fine Arts Center, 7 pm. Tickets will be available at Merchants Bank and Quillin's, as well as at the door.
Entertainment in the King Apple Tent: Weathered Pigs–
Entertainment in the King Apple Tent: Weathered Pigs
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King Apple Tent Opens
– September 19, 2021
King Apple Tent Opens
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USAFlea Market–
Flea Market
La Crescent Hokah High School1301 Lancer BlvdLa Crescent, MN 55947Family Fun Shows Carnival Rides–
Family Fun Shows Carnival Rides
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USABring the kiddies down for a blast on the carnival rides, or even a pony ride! Grab some special treats at any of the following concessions:
Iced Cold Refreshments
Matt Milner Sales
Little Red Wagon
TimeOut Tavern
La Crescent Lions Club
La Crescent Youth Hockey Association
Big Mama's Gyro
Root River Kettle Korn
Stumpy's Pizza
The Licorice GuyKing Apple Tent OpensWristband for Carnival Rides–
Wristband for Carnival Rides
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USAYou know the deal: buy a wristband, and you can ride all the rides, as many times as you would like during the hours of the wristband for the day. What a great deal!
Wristbands are available presale at Quillin's in La Crescent until Thursday, September 16th at 3 pm.King Apple Parade–
King Apple Parade
The King Apple Parade is back! Join us on Sunday and help us celebrate good times in La Crescent! The parade starts at 1 pm. Participants need to register through the event page. See you there!
Apple Annie Performance at the King Apple Tent–
Apple Annie Performance at the King Apple Tent
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USAEntertainment in the King Apple Tent: Pigtown Fling–
Entertainment in the King Apple Tent: Pigtown Fling
Abnet FieldSpruce Dr. & S. 11th St.La Crescent, MN 55947USA