2026 Schedule
On this page, you will find the full Applefest brochure, which contains our sponsors and schedule of events. When ready, our 2026 parade line up will be available below. Event schedule is subject to change based on weather and other events in our community on Applefest weekend. Check our Facebook for the most up-to-date information on event time changes and cancellations.
If you have specific questions about events that have not been listed please email, president@applefestusa.com
2026 Button Reveal & PreSale Event
Friday, May 1, 2026
Social Hour at 5: pm
Button Reveal at 5:30 pm
Community Building – La Crescent, MN
Please direct questions to buttons@applefestusa.com
Golden Apple Luncheon
Wednesday, September 16th
11am-1pm
La Crescent Area Event Center
595 Veterans Pkwy
La Crescent, MN 55947
- $15.00 per person, includes one button.
- $10.00 per person, if you already have a button. *Must show proof of button*
"LIGHT UP LA CRESCENT" Parade
Thursday, September 17th
4th Annual! The Applefest Board of Directors are excited to start the weekend off with a night time parade! The Applefest Family and local businesses will light up the streets for a family friendly parade! Pull the glow in the dark clothes out of the closet, add some glow sticks and find your spot to sit!
- Parade will start around 7:30pm
- Join us for a Parking Lot Party located at the end of the parade! Food and drink specials from TimeOut Tavern & Swing Bridge Pub available to purchase!
- See flyer below for parade route and additional details:
Please support our local businesses before or after the parade for food, drinks, or both!
Swing Bridge
TimeOut Tavern
Sports Hub
Corky’s Pizza
If you are a local business of La Crescent and want to participate in the parade please email president@applefestusa.com or for additional information. This is a free event and we encourage any local business to participate. Thank you for all you do for our community!
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