2019-09-12 Craft/ Vendor Applications Now Available
The application forms and guidelines for the craft areas are now available for download from the website.
Crafts on Front Street sponsored by the Historical Society of Grand Rapids Ohio
Pirate Park sponsored by Grand Rapids Youth Baseball / Softball
Labino Park sponsored by Grand Rapids Cub Scout Pack #325 (APPLICATION ALSO AVAILABLE BELOW)
The application forms and guidelines for the craft areas are now available for download from the website.
Crafts on Front Street sponsored by the Historical Society of Grand Rapids Ohio
Pirate Park sponsored by Grand Rapids Youth Baseball / Softball
Labino Park sponsored by Grand Rapids Cub Scout Pack #325 (APPLICATION ALSO AVAILABLE BELOW)
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2017-03-19 Craft Vendor Applications Available for Download
Contributed by Debi Huffman
The application forms and guidelines for the craft areas are now available for download from the website.
Crafts on Front Street sponsored by the Historical Society of Grand Rapids Ohio
Pirate Park sponsored by Grand Rapids Youth Baseball / Softball
Labino Park sponsored by Grand Rapids Cub Scout Pack #325 (non-craft vendors accepted)
Contributed by Debi Huffman
The application forms and guidelines for the craft areas are now available for download from the website.
Crafts on Front Street sponsored by the Historical Society of Grand Rapids Ohio
Pirate Park sponsored by Grand Rapids Youth Baseball / Softball
Labino Park sponsored by Grand Rapids Cub Scout Pack #325 (non-craft vendors accepted)
2016-08-12 Entertainment Schedule Announced
Contributed by Debi Huffman
Adding to the fun and energy Applebutter Fest visitors experience, as they wander through the downtown area, are the live music performances scheduled throughout the day. Seating is provided (chairs, benches, and/or straw bales). The following performers will appear in 2016:
Contributed by Debi Huffman
Adding to the fun and energy Applebutter Fest visitors experience, as they wander through the downtown area, are the live music performances scheduled throughout the day. Seating is provided (chairs, benches, and/or straw bales). The following performers will appear in 2016:
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Beaver Street Stage
09:00 - 12:00
Glass City Dixieland Band 12:30 - 02:30 True Brew 03:00 - 05:00 Leon's Trunk |
Mill Street Stage
09:30 - 11:30
The Eight Fifteens 12:15 - 02:15 Fossil Creek 02:45 - 04:45 Flat Line Revival |
Town Park
09:00 - 05:00
Wes Linenkugel Strolling
11:00 - 01:00
Mon Ami Barbershop Quartet |
2016-07-27 Children's Area Schedule Announced
Contributed by Lynne Long
We are pleased to announce the schedule / entertainers for the Children's Area, which is sponsored by Wood County Hospital and organized by the Grand Rapids Arts Council. All-day activities are geared toward our youngest's ABF visitors. We have jugglers, ventriloquists, puppeteers, costumed storytellers, and clowns, who make balloon animals, paint faces, and apply temporary hair color. Seating is provided.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.applebutterfest.org/childrens-area.html. Check out the ABF 2016 map (when available) for the location of the Children's Area.
Contributed by Lynne Long
We are pleased to announce the schedule / entertainers for the Children's Area, which is sponsored by Wood County Hospital and organized by the Grand Rapids Arts Council. All-day activities are geared toward our youngest's ABF visitors. We have jugglers, ventriloquists, puppeteers, costumed storytellers, and clowns, who make balloon animals, paint faces, and apply temporary hair color. Seating is provided.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.applebutterfest.org/childrens-area.html. Check out the ABF 2016 map (when available) for the location of the Children's Area.
2016-07-27 Crafts on Front Street Full
Contributed by Debi Huffman
We are pleased to announce that "Crafts on Front Street" is full for 2016 with more than 80 vendors, 25% of which are new to Front Street. A list is available on our website (click on link below). Once the layout is finalized, we will post a map on the site to make it easier for you to locate your favorite vendors.
or those, who are still interested in selling your homemade crafts at the Fest, both Pirate Park and Labino Park have spaces available. Labino Park also accepts non-craft vendors. Their guidelines/forms are available for download on the web site.
Thanks to the "Crafts on Front Street" committee for their hard work and to all of our wonderful vendors!
http://www.applebutterfest.org/on-front-street.html
Contributed by Debi Huffman
We are pleased to announce that "Crafts on Front Street" is full for 2016 with more than 80 vendors, 25% of which are new to Front Street. A list is available on our website (click on link below). Once the layout is finalized, we will post a map on the site to make it easier for you to locate your favorite vendors.
or those, who are still interested in selling your homemade crafts at the Fest, both Pirate Park and Labino Park have spaces available. Labino Park also accepts non-craft vendors. Their guidelines/forms are available for download on the web site.
Thanks to the "Crafts on Front Street" committee for their hard work and to all of our wonderful vendors!
http://www.applebutterfest.org/on-front-street.html
2016-07-27 Applebutter Fest Volunteer Opportunities
Contributed by Debi Huffman
Applebutter Fest is fast approaching and there are many opportunities to get involved as a volunteer, including:
We are also looking for someone to be the Volunteer Coordinator for Applebutter Fest.
If you are interested in volunteering, please visit our website to complete and submit the form under Community, Volunteer Opportunities. Click here to directly access the page.
Thank you!
Contributed by Debi Huffman
Applebutter Fest is fast approaching and there are many opportunities to get involved as a volunteer, including:
- Applebutter (peel, stir, can, sell)
- Brats Tent Sales
- Bus Stop Greeters
- Set Up & Clean Up
We are also looking for someone to be the Volunteer Coordinator for Applebutter Fest.
If you are interested in volunteering, please visit our website to complete and submit the form under Community, Volunteer Opportunities. Click here to directly access the page.
Thank you!
2016-03-02 - Craft Area Rules & Application Forms Posted
Contributed by Debi Huffman
For anyone, who is interested in having a craft booth on Front Street (Historical Society), in Pirate Park (Grand Rapids Youth Baseball & Softball), or in Labino Park (Cub Scout Pack #325), the rules and application forms for each area are now available on the website. Each area has its own rules, forms, deadlines, and contact information. And, new this year, we are offering crafters the opportunity to place a business card size ad on our Applebutter Fest website. This will give visitors an idea of the types of crafts that will be available at Applebutter Fest. And, for those of you, who contact us after Applebutter Fest to get contact information for one of the crafters, you'll now have a place to look for this information. Check it out here!
Contributed by Debi Huffman
For anyone, who is interested in having a craft booth on Front Street (Historical Society), in Pirate Park (Grand Rapids Youth Baseball & Softball), or in Labino Park (Cub Scout Pack #325), the rules and application forms for each area are now available on the website. Each area has its own rules, forms, deadlines, and contact information. And, new this year, we are offering crafters the opportunity to place a business card size ad on our Applebutter Fest website. This will give visitors an idea of the types of crafts that will be available at Applebutter Fest. And, for those of you, who contact us after Applebutter Fest to get contact information for one of the crafters, you'll now have a place to look for this information. Check it out here!
2016-02-21 - New Applebutter Website Launched
Contributed by Debi Huffman
The all-volunteer Applebutter Fest chairpersons are actively working on the plans that are essential to a successful Applebutter Fest experience for the thousands of residents and visitors to this "Always the 2nd Sunday in October" event. To kick off this 40th year, we have launched a new website. Check it out here and come back often, as we work to expand the content and incorporate information specific to the 2016 Fest on October 9th. We've added lots of pictures to the site. Perhaps you'll see yourself enjoying activities at a recent Applebutter Fest!
Contributed by Debi Huffman
The all-volunteer Applebutter Fest chairpersons are actively working on the plans that are essential to a successful Applebutter Fest experience for the thousands of residents and visitors to this "Always the 2nd Sunday in October" event. To kick off this 40th year, we have launched a new website. Check it out here and come back often, as we work to expand the content and incorporate information specific to the 2016 Fest on October 9th. We've added lots of pictures to the site. Perhaps you'll see yourself enjoying activities at a recent Applebutter Fest!
September 2015 - It is Appealing to Peel
Every year the big draw for the Applebutter Festival is the apple butter being stirred in the Village Park and sold. Little secret not all the apple butter sold that day is made that day. Starting a week or two ahead of time apples are peeled, cooked into apple butter, and canned. It takes many hands to do all of this work and you too can be a part of this. The first peeling is on September 24 starting at 7:30 a.m. in the Old Fire Station on Front Street. There will be a potluck lunch, so bring your favorite peeling knife and a covered dish. On September 26 starting at 9 a.m. will be the big stir (meaning making apple butter over an open fire). There will be a potluck lunch at noon. Dress appropriately and have a fun day helping to make the first batch of apple butter. Then on October 8 at 7:30 a.m. will be the final peeling at the Old Fire Station. If you need more information call Chuck Thomas at 419-265-7936.
Every year the big draw for the Applebutter Festival is the apple butter being stirred in the Village Park and sold. Little secret not all the apple butter sold that day is made that day. Starting a week or two ahead of time apples are peeled, cooked into apple butter, and canned. It takes many hands to do all of this work and you too can be a part of this. The first peeling is on September 24 starting at 7:30 a.m. in the Old Fire Station on Front Street. There will be a potluck lunch, so bring your favorite peeling knife and a covered dish. On September 26 starting at 9 a.m. will be the big stir (meaning making apple butter over an open fire). There will be a potluck lunch at noon. Dress appropriately and have a fun day helping to make the first batch of apple butter. Then on October 8 at 7:30 a.m. will be the final peeling at the Old Fire Station. If you need more information call Chuck Thomas at 419-265-7936.