Best three days of the year plus some – arts, crafts, food, historic tours, live entertainment, car show, book sales & apple delights.

Some of the fun begins before the 3-day event that runs

Schedule:

Thursday, October 3
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Franklin High School Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony — Forever Farms, 275 Miller Road, Franklin. Social Hour begins at 5:30PM; Ceremony at 6:30PM. 2024 Inductees are 1971 and 1972 Football Teams; Dr. Stephen W. Eakin; Rear Admiral Arthur Kenneth Knoizen; Mr. Gary Shingledecker; and Mr. Steve Shingledecker. Tickets are $20 each and available at the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce.

Annie (Musical) — Franklin Civic Operetta Association presents the popular musical Annie at the Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty Street on September 27, 28, October 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30PM; and September 29 at 2:00PM. For tickets, call 814-437-3440 or going online to barrowtheatre.org

Friday, October 4
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Arts/Crafts/Entertainment — 10AM-6PM, Fountain and Bandstand parks.
Sponsored by Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce.

Apple Pie and Dumpling Tent — 10AM6PM, Fountain Park.
Sponsored by Franklin Precision Castings

Apple Pancake Breakfast — 7-11AM (Takeouts available starting at 6AM) at St. Patrick School, 10th & Buffalo streets. Handicap Accessible.
Sponsored by Sponsored by Edward Jones (Christopher Rakow, Brian Mong, Shelly Hartzell)

Additional Restrooms — First Presbyterian Church offers additional porta-pots at Elk & West Park streets, including a handicap station and a hand-washing station. Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church

Farmer’s Market — 10AM-5PM, Stop by to purchase produce from some of our local farmers set up on 12th Street.

Franklin Public Library/Friends of the Library Used Book Sale — 10AM-3PM at 421 12th Street.

Apple tattoos — HOLeY Jeans will be doing apple tattoos from 10AM-4:30PM at the West Park Street Gazebo.

In-Store Antique Estate Jewelry Sale — Feldman Jewelers, 1260 Liberty St. For more info, call 814-432-5925 or 800-748-1895.

Gigantic Book Fair/Open House — 10AM5PM, Venango County Historical Society, 307 S. Park Street. Used books of all types. Open house tours for $5.

DeBence Antique Music World — 10AM5PM, Free guided tours, 1261 Liberty Street.

Victorian Residential Architecture Walking Tour — 2PM, meet in front of the Quality Inn & Conference Center. Sponsored and led by Franklin Rotary Club.

St. John’s Episcopal Church/Grace Luncheon/Basket Raffle — 11AM-3PM, 1145 Buffalo Street. (basement level). Soup & Sandwich Luncheon, free ages 2 and under; $5 ages 3 to 12; $10 all others.

Tiffany Window Tours — 10AM, Noon, and 2PM, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1145 Buffalo Street.

Church Tour — 1 PM, Franklin Preservation church at 11th and Buffalo streets (across from the playground).

Music at the Bandstand
10-11:30AM - Elizabeth Joy
Noon-1PM - HOLeY Jeans
1:15-2PM - FHS Madrigal, Enjoy the sounds of local high school talent
4-5:30PM - Max Schang

Annie (Musical) — 7:30PM, Franklin Civic Operetta Association presents “Annie,” Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty Street. For tickets, call 814-437-3440 at barrowtheatre.org.

Applefest BINGO — VFW Jesse G. Greer Post 1835, Liberty and 9th streets. $4,000 payout. Doors open at 5PM. Bingo begins at 7PM. For more information call 814-432-7744 or 814-437-5516.

Saturday, October 5
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Arts/Crafts/Entertainment — 10AM-6PM, Fountain and Bandstand parks.
Sponsored by Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce.

Apple Pie and Dumpling Tent — 10AM-6PM, Fountain Park.
Sponsored by Franklin Precision Castings

Additional Restrooms — First Presbyterian Church offers additional porta-pots at Elk & West Park streets, including a handicap station and a hand-washing station.
Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church

Venango Regional Airport Fly-In — Complimentary breakfast and shuttle service for fly-in visitors coming to Applefest.

In-Store Antique Estate Jewelry Sale — Feldman Jewelers, 1260 Liberty Street. For more info, call 814-432-5925 or 800-748-1895

City of Franklin Curb Market — Be sure to stop and check out the displays/vendors set up on 12th Street and Liberty Street.

DUI trailer — 12th Street, sponsored by the Elks BPOE #110.

EMMCO WEST – Our community's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are facing significant challenges due to increasing demand and limited resources. To raise awareness and empower our neighbors, EMMCO West, Inc. will be offering free training in Stop the Bleed and Hands-Only CPR. These life-saving skills can make a crucial difference in emergencies, especially as EMS response times are stretched thin. Join us in supporting our EMS providers by learning how you can help in critical situations. Together, we can strengthen our community's resilience and preparedness.

Franklin Public Library/Friends of the Library Used Book Sale — 10AM-3PM, 421 12th Street.

Gigantic Book Fair/Open House — 10AM-5PM, Venango County Historical Society, 307 S. Park St. Used books of all types. Open house tours for $5.

Apple tattoos — HOLeY Jeans will be doing apple tattoos from 10AM-4:30PM at the West Park Street Gazebo.

Church Tour — 1 PM, Franklin Preservation church at 11th and Buffalo streets (across from the playground).

DeBence Antique Music World — 10AM-5PM, Free guided tours, 1261 Liberty Street.

St. John’s Episcopal Church/Grace Luncheon/ Basket Raffle — 11AM-3PM, 1145 Buffalo Street. (basement level). Soup & Sandwich Luncheon, free ages 2 and under; $5 ages 3 to 12; $10 all others.

Tiffany Window Tours — 10AM, Noon, and 2PM, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1145 Buffalo Street.

Applefest 5K “Race for Any Pace” — 10AM, Liberty Street. (runners, walkers & wheelchairs). Registration at YMCA (Otter & West Park streets) Call 814-432-2138 for information.

Apple Pie Baking Contest — 11:30AM-1PM, deliver pies to the Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty Street. Pies must be in disposable pans. Winner announced at 5:45 PM in Bandstand Park.

Victorian Residential Architecture Walking Tours — 10:30AM, meet in front of the Post Office at 12th & Elk streets.
Sponsored and led by Franklin Rotary Club.

Performances at the Bandstand
10:30-11:30AM — Franklin Silver Cornet Band
Noon-1PM — Mostly Brass
1:30-3PM — Madison Wakefield
3:30-4:30 PM — Fusion Dance Studio

Franklin High School Marching Band —1:30PM on Liberty Street.

Victorian Residential Architecture Walking Tour — 2 PM, meet in front of the Quality Inn & Conference Center.
Sponsored and led by Franklin Rotary Club.

Franklin YMCA Magic AllStar Cheerleaders — 3PM on Liberty Street.

Annie (Musical) — 7:30PM, Franklin Civic Operetta Association presents “Annie,” Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty Street. For tickets, call 814-437-3440 at barrowtheatre.org.

Sunday, October 6
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Arts/Crafts/Entertainment — 10AM-5PM, Fountain and Bandstand parks.
Sponsored by Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce.

Apple Pie and Dumpling Tent — 10AM6PM, Fountain Park.
Sponsored by Franklin Precision Castings

Carl Wible Memorial Antique and Classic Car Cruise — 8AM-4PM on Liberty and 12th streets.
Sponsored by Frenchcreek Production, Inc.

Venango Regional Airport Fly-In — Complimentary breakfast and shuttle service for fly-in visitors coming to Applefest.

In-Store Antique Estate Jewelry Sale — Feldman Jewelers, 1260 Liberty St. For more info, call 814-432-5925 or 800-748-1895.

Farmer’s Market — 10AM-4PM, 12th Street.

DeBence Antique Music World — 10AM5PM, free guided tours, 1261 Liberty Street.

Praise and Worship — 9:30-10:30AM, Bandstand Park.

Apple tattoos — HOLeY Jeans will be doing apple tattoos from 10AM-3PM at the West Park Street Gazebo.

Victorian Residential Architecture Walking Tours — 1PM, Meet in front of the Post Office at 12th & Elk streets. Sponsored and led by Franklin Rotary Club.

Church Tour — 1PM, Franklin Preservation will give a tour of their church, located at 11th and Buffalo streets (across from the playground).

Music at the Bandstand
11AM-12:30PM – Ruby
1-2:30PM – Wild Will Ion (SPECIAL NOTE:Wild Will first performed at Applefest at age 9. Now at 15 years old he has traveled the tri-state area to perform.)
3-4:30PM – Best Intentions

Thank you to our 2023 Entertainment
Sponsor – V.F.W. Post 1835.

Vendor booths will be open from 10AM to 6PM, Friday & Saturday, October 4 & 5, 10AM to 5PM Sunday, October 6.

Date: October 4, 5 & 6, 2024.

Venue: Downtown Franklin, PA.

For more info https://www.franklinapplefest.com/?page_id=20.