The Gays Mills Apple Festival occurs on the final full weekend in September to coincide with the apple harvest.
Events include a mini carnival, parade, vendor market featuring arts & crafts, a flea markets as well as a vast array of music, dancing, food & festivities at Robb Park, the Community Commerce Building, the Log Cabin Village, the area orchards, the Crawford County Fairgrounds (on the south side of Gays Mills) and many other village locations.
Events by Day
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Festival Map
Apple Fest Royalty
Apple Fest Run/Walk
Participate in the Apple Fest Run/Walk!
All proceeds go to support wellness in Crawford County. Some organizations we support are the Gays Mills and Soldiers Grove food pantries, community exercise initiatives, the North Crawford Schools cross country team, and Food4Kids program at North Crawford Schools.
Apple Fest Forms and Flyers
| Date | Title | Notice Document | Other Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2025 | 2025 Apple Festival Poster | – | ViewDownload |
| September 5, 2025 | 2025 Basketball Tournament | ViewDownload | ViewDownload |
| September 5, 2025 | 2025 Festival Contacts | ViewDownload | ViewDownload |
| September 5, 2025 | 2025 Parade Invite & Entry Form | ViewDownload | ViewDownload |
| September 5, 2025 | 2025 St. Mary Breakfast Menu | ViewDownload | ViewDownload |
| September 5, 2025 | 2025 Vendor Arts & Crafts Application | – | ViewDownload |
| September 5, 2025 | 2025 Vendor Downtown Application | – | ViewDownload |
| September 5, 2025 | 2025 Vendor Flea Market Application | ViewDownload | ViewDownload |
| September 5, 2025 | 2025 Volleyball Information | ViewDownload | ViewDownload |