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Join us for live music, art, craft & food vendors, 5 Alarm Chili Cookoff, Golf Tournament, antique car & motorcycle show, a library book sale, Pinup Competition, a 5K run, and much more!

Cedaredge Applefest showcases local businesses, apple orchards, artists, and musicians. The event brings together 200 plus vendors, and over 30,000 attendees each year. You definitely don’t want to miss this amazing community event with distinct Cedaredge flair and flavor.

Schedule

October 5, 2024
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7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
Cedaredge Applefest 5K Last Minute Registration
NW corner of Town Park, 350-398 SW 2nd Ave, Cedaredge, CO 81413

This is a 5k run during the Annual Applefest weekend in Cedaredge, Colorado. All proceeds benefit the local Boy Scout Troop. Your last chance to register is just prior to the race starting on October 5, 7 - 7:45 am at the NW corner of Cedaredge Town Park at 5th and Main. You can also register in advance. For more information and to register visit: http://applefest5k.com/.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Cedaredge Applefest 5K Run & Walk
NW corner of Town Park, 350-398 SW 2nd Ave, Cedaredge, CO 81413

This is a 5K run during the Annual Applefest weekend in Cedaredge, Colorado. All proceeds benefit the local Boy Scout Troop. Your last chance to register is just prior to the race starting on October 5, 7 - 7:45 am at the NW corner of Cedardge Town Park at 5th and Main. You can also register in advance. The race will start at 8 am, at the NW corner of Cedaredge Town Park at 5th and Main.

For more information and to register visit: http://applefest5k.com/.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cedar Mesa Club Food Sale
Pioneer Town, 400 S Grand Mesa Dr, Cedaredge, CO 81413

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Classic Car Show
Pioneer Town, 400 S Grand Mesa Dr, Cedaredge, CO 81413

Pioneer Town's 30th Annual Antique and Classic Car Show, Saturday, October 5th, 2025 starting at 9am. Trophies awarded at 2:30pm for Best Classic, Best Antique, Best Pickup, Best Rod, Best Sports Car, and People's Choice. Please come and see this fabulous car show!

To enter:

If paying by cash or check complete the form found here and follow the instructions.

If paying by credit card visit the square payment portal here.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lions Club Barbecue
Enjoy barbecue cooked and served by Cedaredge Lions Club members, proceeds benefit the Cedaredge Lions Club.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Applefest Vendors Open
Main Street and Town Park
Check out hundreds of carefully selected vendors with everything from crafts, art, food and more.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Book Sale
Lions Pavilion, Town Park

Browse hundreds of secondhand books and pick up some reading materials for the fall. This event is organized by the Friends of Cedaredge Library, and it benefits the library's programs and services.

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Apple Pie Sale
Town Park, 350-398 SW 2nd Ave, Cedaredge, CO 81413
Enjoy homemade apple pie, with or without icecream! Proceeds benefit the Cedaredge Rotary Club.

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Creativity Stage
Grand Mesa Arts & Event Center, 195 W Main St, Cedaredge, CO 81413
Live music on the Creativity Stage.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Student Art Project, Feather Making
Art Garage, 120 S Grand Mesa Dr, Cedaredge, CO 81413

Feather making for the community art project wings in the Art Garage.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Student Art Project: Hand Print Tiles
Grand Mesa Arts & Event Center, 195 W Main St, Cedaredge, CO 81413
Make hand print tiles to mount at the Art Center Creativity Stage at GMAEC.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Edge of Cedars Art Exhibit
Grand Mesa Arts & Event Center, 195 W Main St, Cedaredge, CO 81413

Since 1973, The Edge of Cedars Art Exhibit has been supported and lovingly hosted by the world-wide Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority, an organization that promotes service and leadership.

In 2023, the event moved to a new home at the Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center. This year we will celebrate the 50th Annual Edge of Cedars Art Exhibit. The Grand Mesa Arts & Event Center invites you to join them in honoring the history while bringing new life to this wonderful event!

Exhibit Dates: October 3 - 6, 2024
Exhibit Open:Thursday, Oct 3rd 12-4pm Friday, Oct 4th 10am-4pm Saturday, Oct 5th 10am-4pm Sunday, Oct 6th 10am-4pm
More information, including registration details for those who would like to enter art work to the show, can found: https://www.gmaec.org/edge-of-cedars-art-exhibit.

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Beer Garden Open (Sponsored by HomeSmart)
Town Park, 350-398 SW 2nd Ave, Cedaredge, CO 81413

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Live Remote with Magic 93.1 FM
Main Street and Town Park

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Live Music (Sponsored by Starr's Guitars)
Main Stage, Town Park

A packed live music schedule will delight and entertain all day.

11am: Victoria Woodworth

12:15pm: Broadbooks

1:30pm Veazey-Highwater

2:45pm: Stonefly

4pm: Cup-A-Jo Band with David Starr

Thanks to our Live Music Stage Sponsor Starr's Guitars.

The music schedule is subject to change.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Miss Applefest Pin-Up Competition Check-In
Pioneer Town, 400 S Grand Mesa Dr, Cedaredge, CO 81413

Contestants for the Miss Applefest 2024 contest check-in! More information and enter here: Miss Applefest Sign-Up & Rules

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Skate Park Freestyle Jam
Cedaredge Skate Park, 160 SE High Country Dr, Cedaredge, CO 81413

Join Silent Cycle at 1pm at the Cedaredge Skate Park for the Applefest Freestyle Jam. Check-in begins at 12pm. Sign up on the website https://www.silentcc.com/, in person at Silent Cycle in Ekert (12983 Colorado Route 65) or on the day of the event. $10 per contestant.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Miss Applefest Pin-Up Competition
Pioneer Town, , 400 S Grand Mesa Dr, Cedaredge, CO 81413

Join the Colorado Pin-Up Club for the Miss Applefest 2024 Pinup Contest! Hosted during the annual Cedaredge Applefest, this event attracts over 30,000 visitors every year! Pinups will compete in a one-of-a-kind venue, the Pioneer Town Museum, which boasts an old western boardwalk and 25 gorgeously restored historic buildings right in the heart of Cedaredge. Come strut your stuff and show us what you’ve got! We can’t wait to crown Miss Applefest 2024! More information and enter here: Miss Applefest Sign-Up & Rules

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Happy Hollow Stein Holding Contest
Beer Garden, Town Park

This schedule is tentative, look out for updates as we get more details.

To participate fill out this registration form and read the information provided carefully. Participants must submit their payment to compete.

This event is sponsored by Happy Hollow.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Outhouse Stuffing Contest
The Pondy, 220 W Main St, Cedaredge, CO 81413

This Appelfest staple is bought to you by The Pondy and Bruin Waste. More information on how to enter the competition will be available prior to the festival.

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Live Music at the Pondy
The Pondy, 220 W Main St, Cedaredge, CO 81413

For full details visit: https://www.pondybar.com/home