St. Anne's Applefest 2014

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St. Anne’s

ST. ANNE'S APPLEFEST

Saturday, September 13, 2014

applefest September 21-22 St. Anne’s School Le sueur, mn

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ST. ANNE'S APPLEFEST

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Welcome!

As you enter the Applefest grounds this year, you will notice a Welcome tent. We invite you to pick up a schedule of events for this two-day festival that not only shows what and when activities are going on, but includes a map of the grounds so you are sure to get to the right place at the correct times.

The Welcome tent will also serve as the First Aid location, Lost and Found, and the place to get questions answered.

Parking

If you’ve come to Applefest previous years, you are probably familiar with how the grounds were laid out. Well, we’ve done some things differently this year and I think you will agree with these improvements. Parking will now be channeled around the garage sale. This will enhance traffic control and increase safety of Applefest attendees. Don’t worry, we will provide a drop-off and pick-up area and there will be handicapped parking for those displaying Handicapped Parking identification.

As in other years, parking attendees will be on duty to direct traffic in and out of the Applefest grounds.

Golf-Wine-Cheese Saturday, 2pm-4pm

What do they have in common? They will all be at Applefest 2014 in one area of the festival grounds on Saturday, September 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This is a NEW Applefest event. We’re challenging you to hit a golf ball closest to the pin. There is a small fee to enter, but if you’re the winner there will be a reward at the end. You can enter as many times as you want.

Of course, in addition to the competition, you may be ‘egged’ on by supporters and non-supporters alike, while they sit back and sample wine and cheese pairings or other food and beverages available at the beer and concession stands.

Garage Sale

Saturday: 8am-7 pm, Sunday: 8am-3pm

You can’t beat a good garage sale and Applefest has the biggest one around. It starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday at the school. You won’t believe the quality, quantity and variety of merchandise on this garage sale.

You can’t beat the prices. Of course you may want to get there early for the best selection.

Let’s face it – if you can’t find what you’re looking for at the Applefest Garage Sale, you probably don’t need it.

Silent Auction Saturday: 9am-8pm, Sunday: 9am-2pm

The Applefest Silent Auction is a mainstay of this event. It is big - really big - (with nearly 200 items) and it is the BEST with great quality and variety of auction items and it is managed to perfection. You can find unique, one-of-a-kind items; antique and collectibles; handmade items; furniture; toys, and more. You might also see photographs taken by local, featured photographers; handmade quilts; sporting goods and wine. There truly is something for everyone.

The auction runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Be sure to get your final bids in before closing time and while you wait to learn if you are a successful bidder, you can enjoy other aspects of Applefest.

If you’re wondering what else is going on, we have more fun apple activities for you.

Applesauce Eating Contest and Apple Dessert Baking Contest

dessert submitted and will declare the winner of the contest who will receive cash and a trophy Saturday: 1:30pm to commemorate their feat. Of course they also The applesauce eating contest is at 1:30 p.m. have bragging rights for a full year. There will in the school cafeteria/gym area. This is a fun be an award for second prize and there will be event that we started last year. It only takes a minute (literally) but you get to claim the title for a Taster’s Choice award. For $1 you can select three dessert submissions and vote for the one a full year. you like best. The Taster’s Choice winner will be Following that contest, we have an Apple Dessert Baking Contest. Judges will be tasting every determined by the most votes.

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Kids’ Games Sunday: 11am-3pm

We can’t forget the kids. After all Applefest is a lot about kids (young and old). In the back yard on Sunday afternoon there will be many games, pony rides and even a zip line (new this year).

The kids’ games run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. when Applefest 2014 comes to a close.

Farmer’s Market

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Granny’s Mercantile. St. Anne’s School children have been busy creating many practical and fun works. Look for paintings and bird feeders as well as many other items produced by these crafty students.

Bingo

Saturday: 2pm-4pm and 7pm-8:30pm

We’ve all heard the jokes about Catholics and their Bingo. Well, we will continue to provide ammunition for and support that notion. We’ve always had bingo, but this year’s bingo will be bigger and better than ever.

This is a very popular event and fans wanted to see more of it. We are going to provide you with more opportunity to win at this fun game on Saturday, September 20 by holding bingo twice.

The first series of games will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The second series will be right after the Hog Roast Dinner from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

So, Bingo fans, we want to see you there and hear you yell Bingo!

a.m. and bags flying at 12 noon. The tournament is held at the edge of the school parking lot (hard surface) between the Concession Stand/Beer Stand and the Farmer’s Market.

Food and drink will provide sustenance for the bean baggers and get them ready for the tournament. With 100% payout in prize money and only a $25 entry fee, this tournament might be a great way to cap off the bean bag season.

Dinners

Pork Roast Dinner: Everybody loves to eat and we have multiple opportunities to enjoy delicious Saturday: 8am-7pm, meals. On Saturday evening following the 5:15 outdoor Mass and presentation of the “Apple of Sunday: 10am-3pm our Eye” award there is a Pork Roast Dinner. The As you drive into the Applefest grounds, you will dinner includes pulled pork, sauerkraut, baked notice a big white tent with a sign that signifies beans, chips and beverage. The cost is only $9 the Farmer’s Market. This is our first year for a for adults and $4 for children 10 and under. Adtrue Farmer’s Market. Of course, we will have ditional pork sandwiches can be purchased for apples in the market and with a good growing $2 each. But, I caution you, save room for desseason many fresh vegetables and pumpkins. sert. Granny’s Mercantile will have apple pie ala There will also be a large variety of house plants, mode available to further tempt you. squash, gourds, sweet corn, and boxes of fire Grilled Chicken Dinner: September sometimes wood for the cool evenings coming up. feels like the end of grilling season, but the KCs We hope you will check out the Farmer’s Market have the grills going for Applefest and you can and if you have extra produce from your farm or enjoy a grilled chicken dinner right after the 10:30 garden, we accept donations. The market will Mass. Actually, you can enjoy it from 11 a.m. open on Saturday at 8 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. For $10 adults can feast on ¼ Sunday’s hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Concessions Hours: chicken, coleslaw, rolls, vegetable, and beverage.

With your help and participation, this can become Saturday: 9am-8pm, Sunday Bring the kids! Children 10 and under can enjoy a staple at Applefest for many years to come.

10:30am-3pm the same feast for $5.

We know how much people enjoy sitting outside The KCs get the grills going early in the morning to ensure the chicken is done and done right. and having a brat or burger along with chips, a Saturday: 8am-8pm, soda or beer so we are providing that opportunity You won’t be disappointed. under one tent.

Sunday: 9am-3pm You will notice a big tent with Concession and If you’ve come to Applefest before you’re probBeer Stand signs. That’s the place to go to satably familiar with Granny’s Kitchen and the Country Store. Well, they’ve now been combined isfy your food and drink needs. We will also have to form Granny’s Mercantile. The location of the picnic tables set up under the tent and around the festival lot. You can go and grab. Go to the mercantile will be in the school gym and it will beer stand or concession stand and grab somecontain a variety of homemade breads, cookies, thing that will satisfy your appetite and go to a bars, cakes, pies and more. In addition, there is a good selection of canned goods and jams and picnic table (or elsewhere) and spend some time chatting with family and friends. jellies.

That’s really what Applefest is about, you know.

This year, we have brought back the popular Having fun and greeting old friends, making new painted pumpkins. You simply must stop by friends and enjoying the venue is what we try to to enjoy the artistry and fun generated by the provide. pumpkins and, of course, to pick some up for Don’t forget! The Bean Bag Tournament is held your Fall Decorating. on Saturday with registration beginning at 11 There will also be many crafts available at

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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Open Mic

Saturday, 7pm-9pm

When you’re through with the Saturday activities and after you enjoy fun games of bingo, you can cap off the evening at the Open Mic event. This is the third year for Open Mic and it gets bigger and better each year. So, what is Open Mic? It’s an opportunity for you or a group to show off your abilities with song, dance, juggling, comedy or other demonstrations of your talents. So, you think you can’t sing or dance? Then, come watch and enjoy the acts. Performers love and need an audience. They and we would love to see you there.

Outdoor Masses

Saturday, 5:15pm, Sunday Polka Mass, 10:30am

Yes, we have two of them. The Saturday evening Mass is at 5:15 p.m. on the concrete pad behind the school. This year music will be provided by the Bemmels/Mage’s family. If you like the upbeat sound of gospel/country/soft rock, don’t miss it. It will put a whole different touch on the traditional music at Mass.

Well, if you prefer Sunday Mass, we have that at Applefest too. Come for 10:30 Mass in front of the Parish Center and enjoy an old fashioned Polka Mass. I caution you to get there a little early because the chairs fill up fast.

Father George is always in charge of the weather for Applefest and he hasn’t failed in seeing to it that we have had exceptional weather each year.

Now, I do not doubt that Father George won’t come through again this year, but if it should rain, the 10:30 Polka Mass will be at the church.

5K Walk/Run

Saturday, Registration: 7am, Run Start: 8am

This is the second year for the 5K walk/run and it has many more participants this year. So, you’re probably thinking you can’t run 5K (3.1 miles)?

Remember, this is a walk/run. You can walk the whole way if you want. Registration forms can be found on the Le Sueur News Herald website under the Applefest banner or you can register on the day of the race at 7 a.m. Just remember the registration tables will close at 7:45 a.m. because the race starts promptly at 8 a.m.

If you missed the September 1 deadline for registering and getting a T-Shirt, you can still register and run the race for a registration fee of $15.

This year, Kelcey Carlson, a news anchor at KMSP TV (Channel 9) is joining the race. Kelcey enjoys running and intends to bring her whole family with her. So, join Kelcey to give Applefest a good running start for a wonderful weekend of good times among good friends.

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