Experience Excelsior Apple Days – a cherished lakeside festival that unites our community, art, local flavors, and a classic street dance. Since 1935, this event has delighted fans with a day packed full of activities like craft booths, a kids corner, food vendors, history tours, Apple Pie contests, live entertainment from local talents and renowned bands, and a lively beer and wine garden at the heart of it all! Don't miss out on this lakeside extravaganza!

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 19

5 PM: Apple Day Kick-Off !

5:30-7 PM: Mark Miller Band

7:30-10 PM: Ragtown

Saturday, September 20

8:00 - 10:00 AM Pie Baking Contest submissions dropped off to Dunn Brothers

10 AM: Show Opens - Kid's Corner, Food Vendors, Beer Garden, Artist Booths

11-11:45 AM: Cruise + Capture with Paradise Charter Cruises (Free to Register! Link above)

12-12:45 AM: Cruise + Capture with Paradise Charter Cruises (Free to Register! Link above)

12:15 PM: Pie Eating Contest Adults

12:30: Pie Eating Contest Kids

12:45 Pie Baking Contest winners announced

1:30-3:30: Sawyer's Dream

4:15-6:15 PM: Jake + Josie

5:00 Artist Booths Close

7-10 PM: Gen X JukeBox

10 PM: Show Closes

Sunday, September 21

10 AM: Show opens

4 PM: Show closes

Dates: September 19- 21, 2025

Location: Downtown Excelsior, MN, 55331

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