Applefest gays mills wi
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ShopLocated in the picturesque bluffs of rural Southwest Wisconsin, Sunrise Orchards offers stunning panoramic views of the Driftless Region. As the Midwest’s premier apple destination, we’ve been a symbol of tradition and quality since 1913. Our orchard has been a cherished yearly tradition for generations. Approach visit us in the Apple Capital of Wisconsin, Gays Mills and build lasting memories. There’s something for everyone at Sunrise Orchards!
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Sunrise Orchards Events
Opening Day at Sunrise Orchards: 8am-5pm
August 18
We look forward to Sunrise Orchards 2025 Opening Day 8 am - 5 pm!
Honeycrisp Weekend
September 19-21
All grades of Honeycrisp apples will be on SALE! Plus, enjoy a Honeycrisp Queeen's Apple while they last. Sign up for a Honeycrisp token box shipped directly to you!
Gays Mills Apple Festival 2025, Gays Mills, WI
September 26-28
66th Annual Apple Festival September 26, 27, & 28, 2025 Celebrating the apple harvest with parades, carnivals, arts and crafts, flea markets, music, dancing, fun run/walk, food and festivities. Located in Gays Mills, WI For more information: www.gaysmills.org/applefest.html
Sunrise Orchards parade truck will roll through Apple Festival - Sunday Sept. 28th march at 1 PM!
Cheese Curd Weekend
October 4-5
Cheese Curd Weekend
Calling all cheese curd lovers .... shop all your favorite cheese curd varieties at Sunrise—and enjoy free taste tests! Plus, the Curd Mobile will be on-site serving up hot, fresh fried cheese curds and other tasty treats.
Crawford County Fairgrounds
17725 Hwy 131 - Gays Mills
Events
43.317479-90.84485
Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/27/2024 - 09/29/2024
All Day
Location
Crawford County Fairgrounds
Categories
Vendors are invited to exhibit and sell their work along Main Street and at the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Gays Mills, WI.
The Gays Mills Lions Club sponsors two vendor shows at the County Fairgrounds: The Arts and Crafts Show and the Flea Market. The Arts and Crafts Show is on Saturday and Sunday while the Flea Market is held all three days. For information on vendor spaces along Main Road, please call the Village Clerk’s office at 608-735-4341.
The weekend coincides with the heart of the harvest of some 1,500 acres of apple trees around Gays Mills. Southwestern Wisconsin’s fall colors are at their peak at this time. In addition to the Arts and Crafts Show and Flea Market, Apple Festival includes a carnival, music, dancing, the fun run/walk, the Sunday afternoon parade, many nourishment vendors and other festivities.
gaysmillslionsclub@gmail.com or by leaving a message in the Lions Club Voice Mailbox at (608) 735-4667. Mail may be sent to PO Box 56, Gays Mills, WI
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Apple Fest Run/Walk
Located in the scenic rolling hills of western Wisconsin sits Apple Nation – Gays Mills. Every year this small town hosts an epic event, Apple Fest, which includes a 1/4 mile kids run, a 2-mile Run/walk, and a 5-mile dash along a beautiful wooded backroad heading out of town.
The Apple Fest Run/Walk course is an memorable dynamic of hills with a few level areas to give you a break! With the Kickapoo on one side of you and fall colors all around, there is no end to the view as you sprint.
All races are chip-timed.
Join us every year on Applefest Saturday Morning!
RegistrationPrice Increase
Prices increase after September 12, 2025
North Crawford National Honor Society- Food4Kids Program
North Crawford Schools represents Gays Mills, Soldiers Grove, and the surrounding area. The National Honor Society runs a program at North Crawford that sends food dwelling to kids with sustenance insecurities. This food is sent home weekly with the students to aid support them. Food4Kids
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