Apple Festival Activities
ARTS & CRAFTS
Nearly 350 vendors from around the country will line downtown Erwin in “American Craft Country”.
GOSPEL SINGING
Both Friday and Saturday, on the main stage, top gospel singers from around the nation will praise the Lord in song.
ENTERTAINMENT
For your enjoyment, constant entertainment from square dancing to bluegrass to gospel singing will be featured on the courthouse stage.
FOOD, FOOD, FOOD
No need to pack your lunch! Everything from traditional, Chinese, Greek, Stir-Fry to specialty items such as: apple butter, fried pies, jams, jellies and other apple treats are available.
CHILDREN’S AREA
Large area uniquely designed for the young festival goer with rides, games, concessions and much more.
APPLE FESTIVAL TALENT & BEAUTY PAGEANT
The pageant will take place the week prior to the festival and will consist of all age divisions. A queen and four runner ups will be awarded in each age division. A talent contest consisting of 3 age divisions from 3 years and up is included. Overall talent winner will perform at the Festival.
ROAD RACE
Join in Erwin’s world-famous 4 mile run and 2 mile race walk.
APPLE CONTESTS
An apple baking contest in four divisions will be held – pies, cakes, cheesecakes and other apple dishes. To challenge the cooking talents of youth between the ages 12-17, a youth cooking contest will also be featured.
BLUE RIDGE POTTERY CUB SHOW AND SALE
The show and sale held at the Unicoi County Middle School Gymnasium is a must see for collectors of Blue Ridge Pottery. 2007 marks the 50th year since the Southern Potteries closing in 1957. Additional festivities have been planned to mark this anniversary.
HERITAGE MUSEUM
Free shuttle bus from the festival ground to the Unicoi County Heritage Museum, where you can view Blue Ridge Pottery, Clinchfield Railroad memorabilia and much more.
