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 entertainment 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 is also a baking contest, kids zone 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:

October 12, 2024

09:15am: Opening Ceremonies - National Anthem by Mike and Carrie Barr and Presentation of the Dorothy Heiks Award - Main Stage
09:30am: Royalty Contest/Crowning-Baking Winners Announced Immediately After - Main Stage
10:00am: Baking Contest Baked Goods Sale - Main Stage/Church Street
11:00am: Candy Apple Cutie Contest - Main Stage
02:00pm: Paulette Weirich Memorial Grand Parade - Main Street Judging
03:30pm: Introduction of Visiting Royalty - Main Stage
04:00pm: Parade Awards - Main Stage
04:00pm: Cornhole Tournament - Beer Garden Opens - Entertainment Tent
05:00pm: US Navy Petty Officer Matthew Hamilton Re-enlistment Ceremony - Main Stage
06:00pm - 8:00pm: Estranged Fire Arts - Glow Performance - Main Stage
08:00pm: Dance/Beer Tent - Entertainment Tent

October 13, 2024

08:30am: Youth Ages 8 and Under Apple Run - OHHS X-Country Course
09:00am: Youth Ages 9-14 Apple Run - OHHS X-Country Course
09:30am: 5K Run and Walk - OHHS X-Country Course
10:30am - 12:00pm: Shoreline Church Outdoor Worship Service - Main Stage
11:00am - 04:00pm: Portage Fire Open House Sheriff Office Kid's ID's and Park District Hunt - Portage Fire Station
12:00pm - 04:00pm: Apple Festival Car Show - Awards at 3:30PM - Oak Harbor High School
12:30pm - 02:30pm: Free Kids Crafts - Portage Fire Station
01:00pm - 02:00pm: Live Music by Tony Robles - Main Stage
01:00pm: Kiddie Tractor Pull-Registration 1pm - Pulling 2pm - Entertainment Tent
02:00pm: Class A Dance Studio Performance - Main Stage
03:30pm: B-C-S School Choirs - Main Stage

Date: October 12 - 13, 2024

Location: Downtown Oak Harbor, Oak Harbor, OH

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