Celebrating 50 Years of Apple Festival!

We are a four day festival based in Niles, Michigan. The festival is one of the top festivals in the State of Michigan.

Four Flags Area Apple Festival is on the corner of Lake and 17th Street.

Carnival Rides
Food Vendors
Arts and Crafts on Saturday and Sunday with over 100 booths
Parades
Contests
Free Entertainment
And much, much more for all to enjoy!!!

Schedule of Events:

Pre-Festival Events:

September 17, 2022:

6 pm: Opening Ceremonies

Location: Niles High School Auditorium

Followed By:

23rd Annual Miss & Jr. Miss Pageant and Prince & Princess Selection (Pre Registration Required)

Tickets available at the door. $9.00 Per Person (5 and Under Free)

September 24, 2022:

Youth Day:

9:00 AM: Bike & Trike Registration

9:30 AM: Race Begins
Location: Ring Lardner Middle School Parking Lot

10:30 AM: Run for Reading Registration

11 AM: Run for Reading Begins
Location: Apple Festival Grounds
Sponsored by Niles-Buchanan YMCA

12 PM: Youth Parade Line Up

12:30 PM: Youth Parade Kick Off
Location: East Side Park

Following Parade: Free Meal, Registration for prizes
Location: Apple Festival Grounds
Free Hotdogs, chips, snow cones, and cotton candy
Sponsored by Integrity Real Estate, Faith for Life Church, I Care Church

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Free Entertainment: DPB Band
Location: Apple Festival Grounds
Sponsored by Integrity Real Estate, Faith for Life Church, I Care Church

Festival Events:

September 29, 2022:
Hours of Operation: 3 PM - 10 PM

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Apple Products Tent
Location: Next to building

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Concessions
Food and Products offered by Quality Vendors

4:00 PM: Carnival Rides & Games
Skerbeck Entertainment Wrist Band - $30.00

4:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Submit Entries for “Biggest Apple” Contest
Location: Apple Products Tent

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Submit Entries for Scarecrow Contest
All Ages Welcome!
Categories: Funniest, Most Original, Not So Scary
Location: Front of Admin Building

5:30 PM: Free Entertainment: DPB Band, Raffles, Giveaways
Location: ABC 57 Entertainment Tent
Sponsored by Integrity Real Estate & Faith for Life Church

September 30, 2022:
Hours of Operation: 3 PM - 11 PM

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Apple Products Tent
Location: Next to building

3:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Concessions
Food and Products offered by Quality Vendors

3:00 PM: Carnival Rides & Games
Skerbeck Entertainment Wrist Band - $30.00

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Apple Giveaway
Location: Next to ABC 57 Entertainment Tent

4:00 PM: Niles City & Township Fire Department
Location: Fireman’s Tent

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Deadline to Submit Entries for Scarecrow Contest
All Ages Welcome!
Categories: Funniest, Most Original, Not So Scary
Location: Front of Admin Building

5:00 PM: Judging “Biggest Apple” Contest

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Huntly Baptist Puppet Shows
Shows On The Hour and Give Aways
Location: Concessions Area

7:30 PM: Free Entertainment: Tribute Artist Collaboration
50’s Elvis, Jumpsuit Elvis, Tom Jones, Marilyn Monroe, Rod Stewart
Location: ABC 57 Entertainment Tent

6:00 PM - 10 PM: Craft Beer & Wine Tent
Location: Next to ABC 57 Entertainment Tent

October 1, 2022:
Hours of Operation: 8 AM - 11 PM

6:00 AM: BBQ Contest Registration
Location: National Standard Grounds

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Pancake Breakfast by AMVETS
Location: MEC Tent

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM: Apple Products Tent
Location: Next to Building

9:00 AM - 11:00 PM: Concessions
Food and Products offered by Quality Vendors

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM: 48th Annual Arts & Crafts fair
Location: On Site
Sponsored by Psi Iota XI Sorority

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM: Huntly Baptist Puppet Shows
Shows On The Hour and Give Aways
Location: Concession area

10:25 AM & 11:00 AM: 45th Annual Train Station Apple Giveaway
Location: Niles Historical Train Station
Sponsored by Four Flags Garden Club

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Apple Giveaway
Location: Next to ABC 57 Entertainment Tent

11:00 AM: Carnival Rides & Games
Skerbeck Entertainment Wrist Band - $30.00

NOON - 10:00 PM: Craft Beer & Wine Tent
Location: Next toABC 57 Entertainment Tent

1:30 PM: 50th Annual Apple Festival Grande Parade
Grand Marshalls: Marie Majerek & Sue Gourlay
Location: Downtown Niles
Sponsored by Honor Credit Union

2:00 PM: BBQ Contest Judging
Location: National Standard Grounds

3:00 PM: Niles City & Township Fire Department
Location: Fireman’s Tent

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Old Fashion Log Sawing Contest
Categories: Sr. Citizen’s, Men & Women 18-60, & Boys & Girls ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, & 14-17
Location: Front of Apple Festival Building

4:3 PM - 5:00 PM: Registration for Anything Apple
Location: MEC Tent

5:00 PM: Judging Anything Apple
Location: MEC Tent

5:00 PM: Beard & Mustache Contest
Location: ABC 57 Entertainment Tent

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: YMCA Senior Dance (55 Yr+)
DJ Ric Clingaman • Drawing - Door Prizes • Refreshments • All Free
Location: Niles-Buchanan YMCA
Sponsored by Niles-Buchanan YMCA

7:30 PM: Free Entertainment: PS Dump Your Boyfriend
Location: ABC 57 Entertainment Tent
10:00 PM (approx): Fireworks

October 2, 2022:
Hours of Operation: 8 AM - 6 PM

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Pancake Breakfast by AMVETS
Location: MEC Tent

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Nolan Memorial Car Show
Free to Spectators – No Pets Please! ($10 per car registration fee).
Location:National Standard Grounds

8:00 AM - Noon: Car Registration
Location:National Standard Grounds

3:00 PM: Awards - Top 25
Location:National Standard Grounds

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Apple Products Tent
Location: Next to building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Concessions
Food and Products offered by Quality Vendors

9:30 AM: Scarecrow Contest Judging

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: 48th Annual Arts & Crafts fair
Location: On Site
Sponsored by Psi Iota XI Sorority

11:00 AM: Carnival Rides & Games
Skerbeck Entertainment Wrist Band - $30.00

11:00 AM: Apple Seed Popping Contest
Location: Near Scarecrow Area

11:00 AM: Harold Galbreath Memorial Horseshoe Tournament
Double with Single competition immediately following $10 entry fee. Awards & cash prizes.
Sponsored by Pri Mar Petroleum

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Apple Giveaway
Location: Next to ABC 57 Entertainment Tent

1:00 PM: Niles City & Township Fire Department
Location: Fireman’s Tent

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Free Entertainment: The Toonas
Location: ABC 57 Entertainment Tent

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Huntly Baptist Puppet Shows
Shows On The Hour and Give Aways
Location: Concession area

3:00 PM: Apple Peeling Contest
Location: Front of Admin Building

3:30 PM: Apple Pie Eating Contest
Location: ABC 57 Entertainment Tent
Sponsored by Plaza Restaurant

Dates: September 29, 2022 - October 2, 2022

Location:

Four Flags Area Apple Festival Grounds,
1740 Lake Street,
Niles, MI 49120.

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