NEW PARIS — AppleFest kicks off this Friday, and there are plenty of events to help keep attendees entertained throughout the weekend.
Friday, Sept. 10
4 p.m. – The festival opens.
5 p.m. – Inflatables, games and zip line open. Apple Blossom Photo Contest begins in the Sorority Tent.
5:30 p.m. – Royalty Contest begins in the Sorority Tent.
6-9 p.m. – Battle Of The Bands begins in the Entertainment Tent.
10 p.m. – The festival closes for the day.
Saturday, Sept. 11
8 a.m. – Car Show registration opens.
9 a.m. – Festival opens. All Day Cake Walk begins in the Sorority Tent. Coloring, baking and Apple Blossom Photo Contest begins in the Sorority Tent. Car Show begins
10 a.m. – Parade line up begins.
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Painting with Chelle.
11 a.m. – Parade starts.
12 p.m. – The Opening Ceremony begins, including a 9/11 Remembrance Service. Inflatables, games and zip line open.
1-5 p.m. – Wesler Orchard Wagon Rides begin.
1-4 p.m. – Cheer Competition begins.
2:30 p.m. – K-9 Unit Demonstration begins.
3 p.m. – Silver Ring Stacking Class begins at Sky & Earth Studio.
4-8 p.m. – The Antiques Band performs in the Entertainment Tent
5 p.m. – Wine Bingo with Rodney Creech.
8 p.m. – DJ plays in Entertainment Tent.
9 p.m. – Fireworks Show begins.
10 p.m. – The festival closes for the day.
Sunday, Sept. 12
9 a.m. – Festival opens for the day. All Day Cake Walk begins in the Sorority Tent. Church Service begins with Pastor Carley Brewster.
10:30 a.m. – 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament starts.
11 a.m. – Touch A Truck begins.
12 p.m. – Inflatables, games and zip line open. Local Artist Showcase featuring Anthony Guehther, Cameron Parks, Achilles Tenderloin and Tin Cup, Live Art Demonstration Studio Shadowmode, Achilles Tenderloin & Odyssey Arts.
1-3 p.m. – Kids Art Zone, Kiddie Tractor Pull begins.
2 p.m. – Wine Bingo with Todd Appledorn.
3:30 p.m. – NT Steel Band performs.
5 p.m. – The festival ends.