(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Kiwanis will welcome autumn and celebrate the apple harvest by hosting the 34th annual Apple Fest at Liberty Park on September 28 and 29.
“We have activities, shopping opportunities, fun and entertainment for all ages,” AppleFest Chairperson Sue Seifert said.
Live entertainment includes Batesville’s Eureka Band performing Saturday at Noon, Marisa Fullenkamp at 1:30, and Deno Koumoutsos at 3:00. D & B Martial Arts will offer demonstrations at 11:30 and Miss Lizzy’s Performing Arts Academy will perform at 1:00.
On Sunday Lone Wolf and Friends Acoustic entertains at Noon leading up to the Apple Royalty Pageant at 1:00.
“The pageant, coordinated by the Batesville High School Key Club will feature Batesville Primary School and St. Louis School kindergarten and second grade candidates vying for the titles of Mister and Miss Apple Bud and Mister and Miss Apple Blossom, respectively,” said Kiwanis member Paul Ketcham. “Sixth grade students from Batesville Middle School and St. Louis School have nominated citizens to be honored as AppleFest King and Queen and the successful candidates will be introduced at the fest.”
Other attractions include Batesville Memorial Public Library’s children’s activities on Saturday while Kids Discovery Factory hosts activities on Sunday. The Kiwanis Trackless Train Ride will roll through the park both days and kids’ bounce houses will be onsite while Kiwanis offer a wide variety of sandwiches, refreshments and apple desserts.
For more information, visit the Batesville Kiwanis Facebook page.
