Well, we are just days away from the National Apple Harvest Festival, which takes place in Arendtsville, near Gettysburg every year. The festival kicks off on Oct. 4 and runs through Oct. 5 and also on Oct. 10 and 11. That’s right, two complete weekends of good old-fashioned fun.

The Apple Harvest Festival features some of the best entertainment in the country. This is the 44th annual festival and every year it just gets better. At 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, Ray Owen starts up with his Chicken Karaoke. From there the entertainment value goes up and up.

Among the entertainment scheduled for the two weekends are:

  • Topper the Clown
  • Apple Magic by Jerry Mickey
  • Johnny Appleseed’s Contest
  • Facing Painting
  • Kid’s Crafts
  • Petting Zoo
  • Native American Dancers
  • Dulcimer Dan
  • Chainsaw Carving Pottery
  • Antique Autos
  • Hanover Children’s Ballet Theatre & Co
  • Hundreds of arts and crafts vendors
  • Hay Rides
  • Food
  • And a whole lot more

The National Apple Harvest Festival is one of the most attended and fun events in Adams County. People come from several states around every year to attend and it’s just miles from Gettysburg. If you’re visiting the area Oct. 4-5 or Oct. 10-11 then make it a point to see the festival for yourself.

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