What's it all about?
It's all about apples!
Apples and autumn and a whole lot of fun!
The Apple Butter Stir & Crafts Festival began back in 1982.
The Schedule for 2010:
(2010 Festival will be Oct. 2 & 3. The schedule of events will be posted as the season approaches)
Last years activities included:
| Saturday (TBD) |
| 11:00 |
Joannie O'Connell Hot Shots Performance |
| 12:00 |
Pie Contest |
| 12:00-2:00 |
Tru Brew Band |
| 1:00-3:00 |
Patrick's Magic |
| 2:00-6:00 |
Rodney Parker w/ the
Liberty Beach Band |
| Sunday (TBD) |
| 10:00-12:00 |
After Six Quartet |
| 12:00-2:00 |
Sounds of Music DJ |
| 1:00-3:00 |
Patrick's Magic |
| 2:00-6:00 |
Touch of Brass
Polka Music |
We continue to add and improve every year, but some of the activities you can expect include :
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Old Time Apple Butter Making
- Craft Show
- Barbeque
- Apple Pie Contest (noon)
- Pony Rides
- Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
- Pick Your Own Apples
- Cold Apple Cider
- Kiddie Rides
- Lots of Food
- Fantastic Gifts
- Live Entertainment
Kiddie Rides are a big hit, as are these lovely dancers from Joanie O'Connell's Hot Shots.

Pie Baking Competition 2010!
Bigger, better prizes in response to all our great competitors!
First Place-Wins $100
2nd Place-$50
3rd Place-$30
4th Place-$20
5th & 6th Place-Peck of Apples.
The 2010 Winners:
1st Place: Grace Thatcher, Delta, Ohio
2nd place winner: Steve Sedler, Toledo, Ohio
3rd place winner: Mary Fox ,Whitehouse, Ohio
4th place winner: Mary Mitchell, Holland, Ohio
5th place winner: Caleb Neeper
6th place winner: Connie Starnes, Oak Harbor, Ohio
Special Thanks to our Judges: Dan Neman, Blade Food Editor; Rob Campbell, Mancy's Blue Water Grill Chef; Justin Hickman, Chowders Manager
*Click here to see Grace's winning recipe for
Better Than Classic Apple Pie with Pecan Streusal!
Click Here for the Calendar of Events and fall schedule!
Click here for more information about group tours and group activities.

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