Apple Butter Stir & Crafts Festival -
1st Weekend of October

Come stroll the fairway  at MacQueen's Orchards Apple Butter Stir & Crafts Festival, Holland, OhioWhat'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)

The whole family loves the fall carnival atmosphere at MacQueen's Orchard Apple Butter Stir and Craft Festival, Holland, Ohio

 

Last years activities included:

Saturday, October 2nd
11:00 Hot Shot Dancers w/ Joannie O'Connell
12:00 Apple Pie Contest with cash prizes
12:00-2:00 Chris Brown Band
1:00-3:00 Patrick's Magic
2:00-6:00 Rodney Parker w/ the
Liberty Beach Band

 

Sunday, October 3rd
10:00-12:00 Chris Brown Band
12:00-2:00 Sounds of Music DJ
1:00-3:00 Patrick's Magic
2:00-6:00 Touch of Brass
Polka Band

 

We continue to add and improve every year, but some of the activities you can expect include :

  • Our large orchard loves the crowds  at MacQueen's Orchards Apple Butter Stir & Crafts Festival, Holland, OhioOld 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.

Joannie O'Connell's Hot Shots perform  at MacQueen's Orchards Apple Butter Stir & Crafts Festival, Holland, Ohio

Enjoy a full day of family entertainment  at MacQueen's Orchards Apple Butter Stir & Crafts Festival, Holland, Ohio

2008 Pie Baking Competition at MacQueen's Orchards Apple Butter Stir & Crafts Festival, Holland, OhioPie 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 2009 Winners:

First Place: Erin Morley, Maumee, Ohio*

Second Place: Amy Gill, Swanton, Ohio

MacQueen's Orchard Apple Butter Stir Festival Pie Contest Judges Rob Campbell, chef at BlueWater Grill, and Bill Kolhoft, chef at Walt Churchills MarketThird Place: Tiffany Torres and Austin Torres, Perrysburg, Ohio

 

 

*Click here to see Erin's winning recipe for
Maple-Glazed Apple Pie!

Our thanks to last year's judges:

  • Lois St. Clair , The Buggy Whip Bakery in Wayne Ohio
  • Justin, Manager at Chowders & More in Holland, Ohio

 

Pony rides  at MacQueen's Orchards Apple Butter Stir & Crafts Festival, Holland, OhioClick Here for the Calendar of Events and fall schedule!

Click here for more information about group tours and group activities.

Pick Your Own apples  at MacQueen's Orchards Apple Butter Stir & Crafts Festival, Holland, Ohio

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also, enjoy a wide variety of piping hot and fresh made foods:

  • French Fries
  • Sausage SanwichesFresh crisp apples are being stirred to make a delcicious and caramelized treat.
  • Philly Sandwiches
  • Hot Dogs
  • Spiral Spuds
  • Bar-b-que Ribs and Chicken
  • Gyros
  • Pitas
  • Greek Sausage
  • Cavatell Soup
  • Funnel Cakes
  • Roasted Almonds
  • Caramel Corn
  • Kettle Corn
  • Shaved Ice
  • Apple Fritters

 

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