Franklin Applefest

Ongoing & Early Events
(Note that some of the fun begins before the 3-day event)

Applefest Arts
The area's largest show with over 300 arts and crafts vendors with handmade goods and great food! October 5-7 in the downtown parks. Booths are open from 10 am to 6 pm Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm Sunday
Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce

5th Annual Pink Splash for the Cure - Fountain Park
Tuesday, Oct 2nd - 5:30 pm Fundraising and awareness event in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Kirtland Cancer Foundation. The fountain will be colores PINK by local cancer survivors. "In memory of" balloon sales, 50/50 raffle, as well as weekly "Dine for the Cure" events by local restaurants. Come out and support the Cause!

YMCA Spaghetti Dinner
Thursday, Oct 4th, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Franklin Elks Lodge #110, 1309 Buffalo St.
Fezell's Shop n' Save and Franklin Elks Lodge # 110

Oliver
Franklin Civic Operetta Association at the Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty Street, September 28-29-30 and October 4-5-6 (Thurs-Sat-7:30 pm) - Sunday - 2 pm.Call 814-437-3440 for tickets

Gigantic Book Fair
Venango County Historical Society 301 S. Park St Oct 4 Books and Hot Dog Sale - See Daily Listings

Used Book Sale
Franklin Public Library, 421 12th St, Sept 29 - Oct 6 9:00 am - 5 pm Oct 7, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Clearance Sale Oct 8th - $1 a bag

Friday Events

Arts & Crafts - Food - Entertainment
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Apple Pancake Breakfast
5:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon) at First United Methodist Church, 1100 Liberty St
Joy Mining Machinery

In-Store Antique Estate Jewelry Show
Estate and jewelry sale all weekend at Feldman Jewelers, 1260 Liberty Street. For more information call 814-432-5925 or 800-748-1895

Farmer's Market
9:00 am - 5:00 pm 12th Street

Max Schang
10:00 am - 11:30 am in the Food Court (Fountain Park)
The Reitz Agency - Nationwide Insurance

DeBence Antique Music World Tours
Guided Tours 10 am - 5 pm 1261 Liberty Street

Tiffany Window Tours
St. John's Episcopal Church - 1145 Buffalo St, Tours at 10 am, Noon and 2 pm, St John's Church will be open 8 am - 8 pm

Gigantic Book Fair
Venango County Historical Society - 301 S. Park St 10 am - 5 pm

Victorian Residential Architecture Walking Tours
Tours led by Franklin Rotary Club. Tour 2: 2:00 pm Meet in front of the Quality Inn and Conference Center

B and E Combo
10:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Bandstand (Bandstand Park)

Harvest Lunch
11:00 am - 2:30 pm at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1145 Buffalo St. Have lunch or just come in to put your feet up any time from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Adults-9.00 ages 6-10 5.00, children 5 and under free with purchase of an adult meal - lunch served on main floor - handicap accessible

HOLeY Jeans
Concert Performance 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in the Food Court (Fountain Park)

Johnny Appleseed
Noon - 5 pm Meet Johnny Appleseed as he strolls through Applefest

Everything Senior ( 60) Activities
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm in the Bandstand (Bandstand Park) Come out an enjoy the fun!

Catro
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Entertainment in Food Court (Fountain Park)

Venango Brigade
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Food Court Enjoy music from a bygone era

2nd Annual Applefest Comedy Show
The Commons at Franklin, 1340 Liberty St. 8:00-9:30 pm - Doors open - 7 pm Dancing with DJ Vincent Entertainment 9:30-1:00am (admission is free after the comedy show) 814-437-7771

Saturday Events

Arts & Crafts - Food - Entertainment
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

FUN FOR KIDS - Mobile Learning Adventure
The Mobile Learning Adventure (MLA) is a traveling exhibit that provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn about the importance of early chilhood education. The Mobile Learning Adventure is part of the PNC Grow Up Great initiative. A Photo Station, craft area and a giveaway table awaits the children Come visit on Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the PNC Bank Drive-Thru Bank on Liberty Street. See you there!!
Grand Sponsor - PNC Bank

In-Store Antique Estate Jewelry Show
Estate and jewelry sale all weekend at Feldman Jewelers, 1260 Liberty St. For more information call 814-432-5925 or 800-748-1895

Venango Regional Airport
Complimentary breakfast and shuttle service for fly-in visitors to Applefest

Franklin Retail Merchants' Auction
8:30 am - 10:30 am at the Barrow Little Theatre

Farmer's Market
9 am - 5 pm - 12th Street

Applefest 5K "Race for Any Pace"
10:00 am on Liberty Street (runners, walkers and wheelchairs.) Registration desk at YMCA at West Park and Otter Streets

DeBence Antique Music World Tours
Guided Tours 10 am - 5 pm - 1261 Liberty Street

Gigantic Book Fair
Venango County Historical Society 301 S. Park St - 10 am - 5 pm

Tiffany Window Tours
St. John's Episcopal Church - 1145 Buffalo St - 10 am - Noon - 2 pm St John's Church will be open from 8 am - 8 pm

Segway Demonstration
Liberty Street 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Apple Pie Baking Contest
Pies to be delivered to The Barrow Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty Street between 11:30 am - 1 pm Pies must be in disposable pans

Wagon Rides
The Venango County Draft Horse Association will be providing wagon rides on Liberty Street after the 5K Race

Franklin Silver Cornet German Band
10:30 am - 11:30 am in the Bandstand (Bandstand Park)

Victorian Residential Architecture Walking Tours
Led by Franklin Rotary Club Tour 1: 10:30 am - meets at 12th and Elk Streets. Tour 2: 2:00 pm Meet in front of the Quality Inn and Conference Center

Apple Cider Press Demonstration
12 pm - 3 pm beside the information Gazebo

Carolyn Longo
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Performing in the Food Court (Fountain Park)
Reitz Agency - Nationwide Insurance

Harvest Lunch
11:00 am - 2:30 pm at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1151 Buffalo Street Have lunch or just come to put your feet up any time from 10 - 5 Adults - 9.00, ages 6-10 5.00, children 5 and under free with purchase of an adult meal-lunch served on the main floor-handicap accessible

Mostly Brass
12:00 pm (Noon) - 1:00 pm in the Bandstand (Bandstand Park)

Johnny Appleseed
Noon - 5 pm Meet Johnny Appleseed as he strolls through Applefest

2B40
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in the Food Court (Fountain Park)

Franklin High School Marching Band
1:30 pm on Liberty Street

Studio 22 Dancers
2:00 pm on Liberty Street

Franklin YMCA Magic Allstar Cheerleaders
2:30 pm on Liberty St.

Shotgun Sunday
2:00 - 4:00 pm - Performing in the Bandstand (Bandstand Park)
King's Landscaping

Apple Pie Eating Contest
4:00 pm on Liberty Street by the Visitor's Center Gazebo at Liberty and 12th Street

Max Schang
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Performing in the Food Court (Fountain Park)

Homemade Chicken and Noodles Dinner
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner - $8.00 Adults $6.00 Children, Benets 2013 Haiti Mission Trip Take outs and delivery available Atlantic Avenue United Brethen in Christ Church Call 673-0142 160 Atlantic Avenue

Contest Winners Announced
5:00 pm in the Bandstand (Bandstand Park)

The Commons 2nd Annual Beer Fest
2 Sessions with entertainment and over 50 beers to choose from 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Entertainment Two for the Flinching 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Entertainment -Gina V and Coal Train 1340 Liberty St $30.00 per session Call 814-437-7771
The Commons at Franklin

Sunday Events

Arts & Crafts - Food - Entertainment
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Franklin Elks Sunday Breakfast
7:00 am - 11:00 am - Elks Lodge - 13th and Buffalo Streets. Open to the public. For more information call 814-432-8119. Tickets at the door. Benefits the Elks Home Service Nurses' Program - $7.00 per person

Antique and Classic Car Cruise
8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Liberty and 12th Streets
First United National Bank

Farmer's Market
9 am - 4 pm 12th Street PNC Bank Lawn

Venango Regional Airport Fly-In
Complimentary breakfast and shuttle for fly-in visitors to Applefest

In-Store Antique Estate Jewelry Sale
Estate and jewelry sale all weekend at Feldman Jeweler's, 1260 Liberty St For more inofrmation call 814-432-5925 or 800-748-1895

DeBence Antique Music World Tours
Guided Tours 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 1261 Liberty Street

Fun For Kids-Mobile Learning Adventure
The Mobile Learning Adventure (MLA) is a traveling exhibit that provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn about the importance of early chilhood education. The Mobile Learning Adventure is part of the PNC Grow Up Great initiative. A Photo Station, craft area and a giveaway table awaits the children Come visit on Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the PNC Bank Drive-Thru Bank on Liberty Street. See you there!!
Grand Sponsor - PNC

Victorian Residential Architecture Walking Tour
10:30 am - Tour 1 Meet at 12th and Elks Streets, Led by the Franklin Rotary Club

Uncharted Course
Noon - 2 pm - in the Food Court (Fountain Park)

Gigantic Book Fair
Noon - 5:00 pm Venango County Historical Society 301 S. Park Street

Johnny Appleseed
Noon - 3:00 pm Meet Johnny Appleseed as he strolls through Applefest

Apple Cider Press Demonstration
Noon - 3:00 pm Cider Press demonstration next to the Information Gazebo

Duck Race
2:00 pm Easter Seals Western Pennsylvania Duck Race - Location - The Fountain in Fountain Park Prizes Awarded - Call 437-3071

Tiffany Window Tours
2:00 pm and 4:00 pm Enjoy the splendor of the Tiffany windows St. John's Episcopal Church 1145 Buffalo Street

Patty David - Soul Gems
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Bandstand (Bandstand Park)
Grand Sponsor-Erie Insurance

Pine Valley Boys
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Food Court (Fountain Park)