NEW PARIS —Get ready for apple dumplings and family fun this weekend — it’s time for the New Paris AppleFest.
AppleFest is set for this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Sept. 21-23, at the old Jefferson School grounds in New Paris.
According to organizers, the festival will showcase lots of food vendors with apple-inspired dishes, several arts and craft vendors, a parade and classic car show on Saturday.
The car show, sponsored by New Paris Kiwanis, will run from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday. The parade will begin at 11 a.m.
DJ Bill Floyd will provide music all weekend.
There will be live music and entertainment throughout the weekend. The festival will be open 5-9 p.m. on Friday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, with a community church service beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Children can enjoy rides and blow-up inflatables and carnival games all three days, as well as presentations by the “Bug Guy.” Valley Exotics will be on hand with a petting zoo, and there will be several apple-related contests for families to enjoy.
According to organizers, the full schedule is expected to be posted online by this Thursday, Sept. 20, at www.newparisapplefest.com. A complete schedule was unavailable at press time.
AppleFest is sponsored by the New Paris Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau. For more information,visit the AppleFest page at www.newparisapplefest.com.
