The tradition continues with the 32nd annual Johnny Appleseed Festival in Downtown Crystal Lake! This all-day event brings families and the community together to kick-off the fall season and all of its delights.

Johnny Appleseed has something for all-ages! It’s apple-jam-packed with engaging activities such as wagon rides, a pumpkin train, children’s games, big fun inflatables for young kids, inflatable axe-throwing and hoops for young teens, a craft fair, pumpkin bowling, story-telling, live music, dancing, food trucks, apple cider donuts, a scarecrow on stilts, and even Johnny Appleseed himself!

Schedule Of Events:

Brink Street Market

9 am – 4 pm: Northwest Hwy Band
10 am – 10:30 am: Lee’s Martial Arts
11 am – 11:30: Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance
12:00 – 12:30: Engage Dance Academy

Other Locations:

11 am – 3 pm: Corner Boys Band - Gazebo, Depot Park
11 am – 2 pm: Chalk Artists - Brink & Williams, toward Main
12 pm – 2 pm: Birthday Cake Contest - Raue Center Lobby
3 pm: The Great Ball Race - Brink & Williams, toward Main
Ball sales will end at 2 pm