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 2009:
(2009 Festival will be Oct. 3 & 4. The schedule of events will be posted as the season approaches)
Here is the 2008 schedule:
| Saturday, October 4 |
| 11:00 |
Joannie O'Connell Hot Shots Performance |
| 12:00 |
Pie Contest |
| 12:00-2:00 |
Tru Brew |
| 2:00-6:00 |
Rodney Parker w/Liberty Beach |
| Sunday, October 5 |
| 10:00-12:00 |
After Six Quartet |
| 12:00-2:00 |
Sounds of Music DJ |
| 2:00-6:00 |
Glass Town Sound (Polka Band) |
We continue to add and improve every year, but some of the activities you can expect include :
-
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 2009!
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 2008 Winners:
First Place: Kelli LaFrance, Toledo, Ohio*
Second Place: Mireille Jansen, Swanton, Ohio
Third Place: Erin Morley, Maumee, Ohio
Fourth Place: Phyllis Szymanek, Toledo, Ohio
Fifth Place:Amy & Samantha Gill, Monclova, Ohio
Sixth Place: Bobbi Beagle, Toledo, Ohio
*Click here to see Kelli's winning recipe for
Apple Pie with Pecan-Cinnamon Streusel and Spiced Whipped Cream!
Our thanks to this year's judges:
- Rob Campbell, Chef at
BlueWater Grill in Maumee, Ohio
- Bill Kolhoft, Chef at Walt Churchills Market.
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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