Batesville: Kiwanis to host 34th annual AppleFest Sept. 28, 29

Sep. 9—The Batesville Kiwanis will welcome autumn as they host AppleFest September 28 and 29 at Liberty Park, celebrating the apple harvest with special recognition to the event's sponsor, Moore Law, LLC.

Attendees will enjoy artisans and businesses with unique items and services to offer as well as the menu of festival favorites and apple desserts.

"We have activities, shopping opportunities, fun and entertainment for all ages!" festival chairperson Sue Siefert said.

Live entertainment includes Batesville's Eureka Band performing at noon Saturday, at 1:30 p.m. Marisa Fullenkamp will play, and at 3 p.m. Deno Koumoutsos will be featured.

D & B Martial Arts will offer demonstrations at 11:30 a.m., and Miss Lizzy's Performing Arts Academy will perform at 1 p.m.

Sunday, Lone Wolf and Friends Acoustic entertains at noon leading up to the Apple Royalty Pageant at 1 p.m.

"The pageant, coordinated by the BHS Key Club will feature BPS and SLS kindergarten and second grade candidates vying for the titles of Mister and Miss Apple Bud and Mister and Miss Apple Blossom, respectively," Kiwanis member Paul Ketchum said. "Sixth grade students from BMS and SLS 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.

"The Villa Orchard will feature a variety of apples along with their famous cider while W A Strassell & Sons returns with mums for your fall décor," Siefert said. "The Batesville Beautification League Raffle will be held Sunday. We have a record number of arts, crafts and business vendors offering a unique shopping experience, exciting activities for all ages, festival food, baked goods and mouthwatering apple desserts — all we need is you to join us as we welcome autumn and celebrate the apple harvest!"

For more information visit the Facebook page: Batesville Indiana Kiwanis.

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