Congratulations to Apple Festival Grand Marshal Marilyn Van Sant |
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Every year the Apple Festival Committee picks a person who has made significant contributions to the Bayfield Community and Marilyn Van Sant has done just that.
"I am honored beyond words to be selected the Bayfield Apple Festival Grand Marshal. When I look at the list of past marshals, it's a very humbling experience to be selected."
Marilyn and her husband Bill started out as visitors to the Bayfield area until they decided to make this community their permanent home in 1996.
For the last 40 years, Marilyn has dedicated her life to volunteering for various non-profits in every place she has lived including Illinois, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Alabama and now Wisconsin.
Marilyn served on the board of the Bayfield Heritage Association for 18 years and just finished 10 years as the President of the Bayfield Women's Civic League.
She is still very active within those organizations and is currently spearheading the effort to refurbish the gazebo at Memorial Park. You can also find her in Fountain Park every Wednesday morning in the summer months helping preserve and beautify the park!
Congratulations Marilyn!
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Congratulations to the Apple Festival King Jake Hansen! |
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For the first time in Apple Festival history, the Apple Festival committee has chosen a King to represent the Apple Festival Orchards.
Jake Hansen is a Junior at Bayfield High School and a nephew of Beth Erickson. Jake grew up helping out at his family's orchard, Erickson's Orchards, at the cash register, peeling apples for apple pies, and picking strawberries.
Jake says he believes his late grandfather, Jim Erickson, would be proud to see him represent the orchard as the festival's first King.
He comes from a long line of Apple Festival Royalty. His sister Jamiee Hansen was the Apple Festival Queen in 2019, his cousin Emily Nourse held the crown in 2014 and the list continues with his aunts.
Congratulations Jake!
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The Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau is pleased to bring back the Carnival for the 60th Anniversary of the Apple Festival!
Carnival Hours:
Thursday, October 6, 4-9 pm
Friday, October 7, 4-9 pm
Saturday, October 8, Noon-9 pm
Sunday, October 9, Noon-6 pm
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Vote for the 60th Apple Festival Poster this Weekend! |
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Come down to the Bayfield Festival of the Arts this weekend in Memorial Park and cast your vote for this year's Apple Festival Poster!
Area artists have made made their submissions and now it's your turn to weigh in!
Bayfield Festival of the Arts
Memorial Park
Saturday, 10am-5pm
Sunday, 10am-4pm
Voting will be in person only! The winner will be announced on Monday, September 12!
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Calling all Bakers and Dessert Enthusiasts! |
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Apple Pie and Dessert Contest
Wednesday, September 28
Pie Entries: 3-3:45 pm
Judging: 4 pm
Community Tasting: 5-8 pm
Admission: $4 with 2022 Apple Festival Button,
$5 Without Apple Festival Button
The public is invited to indulge in handcrafted apple treats at the Apple Pie and Dessert Tasting from 5:00-8:00 pm, or until the pie is gone.
Everyone is encouraged to beat the crowds and take part in this early bird event before the Apple Festival officially begins and enjoy plenty of ice cream and apple pie.
Admission to the social is $4 if wearing a 2022 Apple Festival button or $5 without a button. Included in the admission is a 2022 Apple Festival button, a slice of delicious apple pie, Tetzner's cinnamon ice cream and a beverage. The winning pies and desserts will be announced immediately following judging, and attendees will have the opportunity to sample all of the winners!
Pie and dessert entries and completed contest forms must be submitted between 3:00-3:45 pm at the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion.
No submissions will be accepted after 3:45 pm.
Judging will begin promptly at 4:00 pm.
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Grand Parade and Mass Band Applications Open |
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We are happy to announce the return of The Pipes and Drums of Thunder Bay!
We are also going to bring back the very popular Mass Band for the 60th year! This tradition is a crowd favorite.
Click the link below to download your float or high school band application for the Grand Parade!
Application deadline: Friday, September 16
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Calling Past Apple Festival Queens |
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In celebration of the 60th annual Apple Festival, we are looking for all the past Apple Festival Queens to march in the Grand Parade!
If you are a past queen and are interested in participating and helping organize a float, please contact Kati Anderson to learn more!
Kati Anderson
Marketing Director
Office: 715-779-1069
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Help us at the Apple Festival Information Booths |
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We are still looking for a few people to staff the Apple Festival Information Booths!
Responsibilities include:
- Sell Applefest Merchandise
- Provide Information and direction
- Man a 2-way radio to communicate with key people (we train you on radio operations)
- Smile, be welcoming, and helpful!
Red Information Booths—2 volunteers needed for each time slot
1 volunteer at Manypenny Avenue & 1 volunteer at Rittenhouse Avenue
- Friday 11:30 am-1:30 pm
- Friday 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
- Friday, 3:30 pm-5:30 pm
- Saturday, 11:30 am-1:30 pm
- Saturday, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
- Saturday, 3:30 pm-5:30 pm
- Sunday, 11:30 am-1:30 pm
- Sunday, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
- Sunday, 3:30 pm-5:30 pm
To sign up for an information booth time slot or if you have any questions, please contact Nancy Sandstrom at [email protected]
Morning-After Cleanup—8 volunteers
- Monday, October 10, Meet at 7 am for coffee and treats, then head out for a one-hour “clean sweep” picking up litter on the festival grounds.
This key volunteer position is open for 2022 – if you are interested in this exciting opportunity please contact Carol Fahrenkrog.
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Please consider becoming a sponsor and help us make Bayfield Apple Festival the best it can be. Your sponsorship is more important this year than ever as we celebrate the 60th Annual Apple Festival!
If you have any questions please contact us at
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We Need Your Support to Help with Entertainment! |
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In 2021 the Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau hosted TWO music venues in downtown Bayfield throughout Apple Festival Weekend. Big Top Chautauqua's Blue Canvas Orchestra and added Concerts by the Lake at Memorial Park throughout the day
To keep these two music venues going, we are asking for your generous contribution to the Bayfield Apple Festival Music Match Fund. Funds raised up to $10,000 will be matched by Kim and Quito Rymer.
Thank you to the Rymers for this opportunity!
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