71st annual La Crescent Apple Festival

From 71st annual La Crescent Apple Festival Website:

The Apple Festival was incorporated in 1958 with a seven-member board. It has grown to a present board of 21 members headed by 1982 President All Grimes. Apple Festival Inc. is a not-for-profit organization. Board members donate their time and pay their own expenses. All profits made from the festivals are given back to the community for various projects. The Apple Festival, Inc. was instrumental in the building of the swimming pool and the youth hockey warming house. They have purchased beepers for the fire department, playground equipment, build a tennis court, and other numerous projects. Famous banquet speakers over the years have included visits by ABC news broadcaster Paul Harvey in 1957 and 1961. In addition to Pauls visit in 1961, Minnesota Governor Elmer Anderson and Miss USA, Minnesotas Barbara Peterson also attended.

Celebrate the 71st annual La Crescent Apple Festival, Sept. 19th-22nd, 2019!

This event includes Activities for all ages, Applefest hosts a carnival, a golf tournament, coronation, live music in the beer tent,an arts & crafts show and flea market, a car show and much more The highlight of the weekend is the King Apple Parade on Sunday afternoon.