Join us for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at the Ellendale AppleFest on Saturday, September 14th! Saddle up and head over for a day filled with western-themed fun, from our lively parade and kids’ pedal pull to the mouthwatering Ribfest and Apple Pie Contest. Whether you’re here to show off your best cowboy gear, enjoy the live music, or simply indulge in some delicious apple treats, there’s something for everyone. Dust off your boots, gather the family, and mosey on down for a day of unforgettable fun and community spirit. Don’t miss out—it’s going to be a yeehaw of a day!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:00 a.m. Reg/ 8:30 Start 5k Fun Run/Walk @ Main Street – in front of Body Shop
Sponsored by: The Body Shop & Simple Wolf Graphic & Web Design
9:00-11:00 am Pancake Feed w/ Apple Toppings @Senior Center
Sponsored by: Ellendale Senior Center
9:00-12:00pm KDDR Broadcasting Live
9:30 am Kids Pedal Pull @Main Street – East End
Sponsored by: Troy’s Repair
10:00am-2:00pm KSJB Broadcasting Live
11:00am-2:00pm Art Exhibit @Opera House
11:00am-5:00pm Vendor Market @Main Street – East End
Noon Parade – Line up on Ball Park Road @11:00am
Awards for Most Creative, Most Traditional, Most Yeehaw!
Noon Ribfest Trifecta Kick-off
12:30-4:00pm Coleman Museum Open
1:00-5:00pm Inflatable Games @Main Street
Sponsored By: Ellendale Tourism & Ellen. Nazarene Youth Group
1:00pm Little Mr. & Miss Ellendale @Main Street – East End
Sponsored By: Dakota Plains Credit Union & Ellendale Veterans Club
Banquet & judging happens Friday night!
1:30 Reg/1:45 Start Pet Show/Obstacle Course @Main St. East End or Expo if raining
Sponsored By: Brenda’s Grooming-Show off your pet’s skills!
2:00-5:00pm Dakota Broadcasting Live Broadcast
2:00-4:00pm Apple Desserts for Sale @Opera House
Proceeds going to O.P.E.R.A. Building Fund
3:00 pm Bingo @Main Street East End or in Ellen. Veterans Club if raining
3:30-6:00pm Live Music/Entertainment @Front of Ellendale Veterans Club
Sponsored By: Ellendale Tourism
4:30pm Apple Pie Contest & Auction @Front of Ellendale Vets Club
Sponsored By: O.P.E.R.A.
4:45pm All Prizes and Awards Announced @Front of Ellendale Vets Club
Sponsored By: Sanford Health
5:00pm Ribfest Cook-off Judging @Front of Ellendale Vets Club
Sponsored By: Choice Bank
7:00-9:30pm Dueling Pianos @Inside the Ellendale Veterans Club
Tickets: $25 – Proceeds going to the EPS Seconds Program
8:00-10:00pm Late Night Teen Bowling @Pheasant Lanes Bowling Alley
Sponsored by Pheasant Lanes & 10 Pin Bar & Grill – 12-20 years of age!
Free bowling with a non perishable food item for our local food pantry!
SUNDAY SEPT. 15th:
10:00am Community Back To Church Service & Fun @Nazarene Church
Worship Service, Lunch, Comedian, Bounce Houses, Door Prizes & More Fun!
Want to Sponsor Applefest?
Just fill out this form and mail it back to us!
OTHER EVENTS ON MAIN STREET:
APPLE SCAVENGER HUNT: Find all 20 apples hidden up & down Main Street from Avera to RR Ave. Write down their locations and turn in your answers in front of OLS.
PRIZES & AWARDS: Parade, Scavenger Hunt, 5K winners will be announced after the Pie Auction at 4:30 pm.
PHOTO WITH MR APPLE: Post your photo on the Ellendale Chamber Facebook Page with Mr. Apple, before 2:00pm & 1 lucky winner will win $20 in Chamber Bucks!
SIDEWALK CHALK ART: Use the chalk on Main Street and help us decorate the sidewalks!
