The Oak Harbor Apple Festival is held each year in downtown Oak Harbor the second full weekend in October. There are over 25,000 annual visitors and all activities are located within a two block walking area. Come see the crowning of our Royalty Court at opening ceremonies Saturday at 9:30am, followed by the baby contest, the Grand Parade at 2:00pm, Cornhole tournament, and “The Junk” in the beer tent to round out the day’s entertainment.  Sunday is chuck full of fun as well, with the Classic Car Show, 5K Run, Kids 1 Mile Fun Run, and local performers to make for a day of pure enjoyment! There are also mechanical rides, a baking contest and over 130 vendors. No admission fees and a shuttle runs from the high school parking lot for $1.00 per person.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, October 14
9:30 AM - Opening Ceremonies-National Anthem by Cheryl Sandrock & Presentation of the Dorothy Heiks Award - Main Stage
9:45 AM - Royalty Contest/Crowning-Baking Winners Announced Immediately After - Main Stage
10:30 AM - Baking Contest Baked Goods Sale - Main Stage/Church Street
11:30 AM - Candy Apple Cutie Contest - Main Stage
2:00 PM - Paulette Weirich Memorial Grand Parade-Sponsored by: Holcomb Enterprises - Main Street Judging
3:30 PM - Introduction of Visiting Royalty - Main Stage
4:00 PM - Parade Awards - Main Stage
4:00 PM - Cornhole Tournament - Beer Garden Opens - Entertainment Tent
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Estranged Fire Arts Fire Performance - Main Stage
8:00 PM - Dance/Beer Tent-"The Junk" -21 & Over-Sponsored by: Oak Harbor Rotary - Entertainment Tent

Sunday, October 15
8:30 AM - Youth Ages 8 & Under Apple Run - OHHS X-Country Course
9:00 AM - Youth Ages 9-14 Apple Run - OHHS X-Country Course
9:30 AM - 5K Run & Walk - OHHS X-Country Course
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Shoreline Church Outdoor Worship Service - Main Stage
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Portage Fire Department Open House - Portage Fire Station
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM - Praise Hymn Band - Main Stage
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Apple Festival Car Show - Oak Harbor High School
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Oak Harbor Middle School Tour/Open House-Presentation at 1:00 PM - Oak Harbor Middle School
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM - Free Kids Crafts - Portage Fire Station
2:00 PM - Class A Dance Studio Performance - Main Stage
3:30 PM - B-C-S School Choirs - Main Stage
3:30 PM - Car Show Awards - Oak Harbor High School

Additional Activities
Friday at 7:00 PM - Apple Festival Baking Contest Judging - OH Municipal Building
Saturday & Sunday - Boy Scout Apple Butter Stir & Sale - Park-Beside Main Stage
Saturday & Sunday - Rides & Games - Provided by: D & R Amusements - Mill Street Parking Lots
Saturday & Sunday - Rummage Sale - Saturday 10a-4p & Sunday 12p-4p - St. John Lutheran Church
Saturday & Sunday - Home Spun Craft Show-Saturday 10a-5p & Sunday 11a-3p - St. Paul UCC
Saturday & Sunday - Over 120 Food, Craft & Retail Vendors - Church & Water Streets

Date: October 14 - 15, 2023

Location:
Downtown Oak Harbor, Oak Harbor, OH 43449

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