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THE PREMIER EVENT IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI
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Live Entertainment all weekend long!
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Craft and food booths around the Historic Square including Apple Butter
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Amazing wiener dog races in Spirit of '76 Park on Saturday
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FRIDAY EVENT SCHEDULE
Before dawn Apple Butter Makin’ Begins on Courthouse Lawn
Round Grove Baptist Church All Day
All Day KidZone next to Senior Center in Spirit of ’76 Park featuring White Tiger Discovery Area, Pony Rides, Camel Rides, Inflatables
and Petting Zoo
9:00 a.m. National Anthem
BOOTHS OPEN
LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM &
ADAMSON CABIN OPEN FOR VISITORS, QUILT SHOW IN CHAPEL
9:10 a.m. Pet Parade - Reece Nichols
9:30 a.m. TERRAPIN Race* (Adjacent to the main stage) - The Lawrence Co Record
9:50 a.m. Bubble Gum Blowing Contest - Century 21
10:00 a.m. Apple Putting Contest - Stemmons Law Firm
10:10 a.m. Apple Pie Eating Contest-Schatzer Insurance Agency
10:25 a.m. Husband calling contest - Mid-America Dental & Hearing Center
10:40 a.m. Nail Driving - Meeks Lumber
11:00 a.m. Lexie Weldy
11:30 a.m. KIDS PEDAL TRACTOR PULL-(NORTHWEST CORNER OF SQUARE)
12:00 p.m. Riff Raff (Country Rock)
1:00 p.m. Apple Butter Queen Crowned- Sponsored by Mid-Missouri Bank
1:20 p.m. Community Foundation Awards.
1:45 p.m. Apple Pie Baking Contest Winners Announced
2:00 p.m. Sue Ann O’Neal
2:45 p.m. Dylan Brock
3:50 p.m. Charity Talent Show Runner Up- Catherine James
4:00 p.m. MUSEUM AND CABIN CLOSE
4:20 p.m. Charity Talent Show Winner-West Wing
5:00 p.m. Quantum Athletics
6:00 p.m. BOOTHS CLOSE
Contestants for the contests need to report to the stage area at least 15 minutes before the contest times as the stated times are approximations.
Master of Ceremonies- Mike Baker
SATURDAY EVENT SCHEDULE
We invite everyone to Stir the Pot and learn how apple butter is made on the historic Lawrence County Courthouse lawn. Featuring 450+ booths of handmade crafts, this event draws nearly 90,000 visitors each year. The faire style food supports Lawrence County non-profit organizations and offers a great variety for your taste buds. This free festival has been pleasing crowds for over 50 years and just keeps getting better. Bring your friends, bring your family and prepare yourself for the best Fall Festival experience on the scenic streets of Mt. Vernon, Missouri. Oct 11-13, 2019. Be There, On The Square!
Saturday Schedule:
Before Dawn APPLE BUTTER MAKIN’ BEGINS ON COURTHOUSE LAWN
Round Grove Baptist Church
8:45 a.m. God Bless America sung by Cassidy and Jessah Anderson
All Day KidZone next to Senior Center in Spirit of ’76 Park featuring White Tiger Discovery Area, Pony Rides, Camel Rides, Inflatables
and Petting Zoo
9:00 a.m. APPLE BUTTER MAKIN’ DAYS PARADE
Booths Open
LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM &
ADAMSON CABIN OPEN FOR VISITORS, QUILT SHOW IN CHAPEL
27th Annual Car Show in Spirit of '76 Park (contact Arthur Barrett 417-737-1469)
10:30 a.m. Flying Buzzards (Blue Grass)
11:40 a.m. Parade Trophies Announced
12:00 p.m. Bootleg Riot (Country Rock)
1:20 p.m. Liz Moriondo Band (Country Rock)
2:00 p.m. WEENIE DOG RACES (Spirit of ’76 Park north of the square)
2:30 p.m. Sister Lucille (Blues)
3:45 p.m. John Long (Blues) www.johnlongblues.com/
4:50 p.m. Ozark Mountain Revival (Bluegrass/Gospel)
5:00 p.m. MUSEUM & CABIN CLOSE
6:00 p.m. BOOTHS CLOSE
Master of Ceremonies- Mike Baker
Saturday Schedule:
Before Dawn APPLE BUTTER MAKIN’ BEGINS ON COURTHOUSE LAWN
Round Grove Baptist Church
8:45 a.m. God Bless America sung by Cassidy and Jessah Anderson
All Day KidZone next to Senior Center in Spirit of ’76 Park featuring White Tiger Discovery Area, Pony Rides, Camel Rides, Inflatables
and Petting Zoo
9:00 a.m. APPLE BUTTER MAKIN’ DAYS PARADE
Booths Open
LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM &
ADAMSON CABIN OPEN FOR VISITORS, QUILT SHOW IN CHAPEL
27th Annual Car Show in Spirit of '76 Park (contact Arthur Barrett 417-737-1469)
10:30 a.m. Flying Buzzards (Blue Grass)
11:40 a.m. Parade Trophies Announced
12:00 p.m. Bootleg Riot (Country Rock)
1:20 p.m. Liz Moriondo Band (Country Rock)
2:00 p.m. WEENIE DOG RACES (Spirit of ’76 Park north of the square)
2:30 p.m. Sister Lucille (Blues)
3:45 p.m. John Long (Blues) www.johnlongblues.com/
4:50 p.m. Ozark Mountain Revival (Bluegrass/Gospel)
5:00 p.m. MUSEUM & CABIN CLOSE
6:00 p.m. BOOTHS CLOSE
Master of Ceremonies- Mike Baker
SUNDAY EVENT SCHEDULE
Before dawn APPLE BUTTER MAKIN’ BEGINS ON COURTHOUSE LAWN-
9:15 a.m. Worship Service on the Stage – Covenant Baptist
All Day KidZone next to Senior Center in Spirit of ’76 Park featuring White Tiger Discovery Area, Pony Rides, Camel Rides, Inflatables
and Petting Zoo
10:00 a.m. BOOTHS OPEN
10:45 a.m. Covenant Worship Team
11:30 a.m. Covenant Baptist Student Worship Team
12:10 p.m. First Baptist Church
1:00 p.m. LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM &
ADAMSON CABIN OPEN FOR VISITORS. QUILT SHOW IN CHAPEL
1:00 p.m. SouleJoie
2:15 p.m. Lutheran Church
3:00 p.m. Branches (Christian teen drama and music)
4:00 p.m. BOOTHS CLOSE
MUSEUM & CABIN CLOSE
Activities in ALL CAPS will not take place on the Apple Butter Makin’ Days stage.
Sunday Master of Ceremonies- Dustin Calvert
PA System: Big Rigs (The Sound Farm)
9:15 a.m. Worship Service on the Stage – Covenant Baptist
All Day KidZone next to Senior Center in Spirit of ’76 Park featuring White Tiger Discovery Area, Pony Rides, Camel Rides, Inflatables
and Petting Zoo
10:00 a.m. BOOTHS OPEN
10:45 a.m. Covenant Worship Team
11:30 a.m. Covenant Baptist Student Worship Team
12:10 p.m. First Baptist Church
1:00 p.m. LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM &
ADAMSON CABIN OPEN FOR VISITORS. QUILT SHOW IN CHAPEL
1:00 p.m. SouleJoie
2:15 p.m. Lutheran Church
3:00 p.m. Branches (Christian teen drama and music)
4:00 p.m. BOOTHS CLOSE
MUSEUM & CABIN CLOSE
Activities in ALL CAPS will not take place on the Apple Butter Makin’ Days stage.
Sunday Master of Ceremonies- Dustin Calvert
PA System: Big Rigs (The Sound Farm)
2019 Apple Butter Makin' Days will be held on
October 11th thru October 13th.
Apple Butter Makin' Days, one of Missouri's most popular festivals, has been held on the courthouse square in Mt. Vernon each October since 1967. The main attraction is apple butter, cooked using century-old methods in huge copper kettles over open fires. That craft is demonstrated on the southeast corner of the courthouse lawn starting shortly after dawn and continuing until early to mid-afternoon each day of the festival.
The sale of apple butter has helped fund numerous charitable projects. While the cooking of apple butter is the prime attraction of Apple Butter Makin' Days, other activities compliment the event and provide entertainment and fun for those who attend. Some people still dress in costumes of the era.
The juried festival also includes games, food and entertainment for all ages. The festival draws an estimated 80,000 to 100,000 people for the three day weekend!
Contests
Contests are patterned after the fun of yesteryear and include such things as peddle tractor races and a terrapin race. Other activities that have been favorites for years include the Pet Parade, Bubble Gum Blowing Contest, Apple Pie eating contest, Mustache and Beard Growing Contest and Husband Calling. The crowing of the Apple Butter Queen and other fun games, you can be guaranteed to smile. And don't forget the Weiner Dog Races in Spirit of '76 park, they always draw a crowd.
Cooking on the Courthouse Lawn
Large copper kettles, many of which are over 100 years old, are placed on open fires hours before daybreak. Then, apples which are peeled the day before, are placed in the kettles along with water , and the mixture is stirred with long wooden paddles to prevent sticking and burning. Toward the end of the twelve-hour cooking time, sugar and spices are added to give the distinctive taste. In the mid-afternoon, the apple butter is ladled into jars and sealed.
Fun for the Kids!
Kids of all ages enjoy Apple Butter Makin' Days! The three-day schedule is designed to involve and entertain the youngsters. By the end of the festival the children will have had numerous opportunities to enter the contests and compete for the many prizes available. Nothing makes people smile more than watching the youngsters participate in the activities provided! All children enjoy the bubble gum blowing contest, terrapin race, pet parade, apple pie eating contest, etc. Plus the Kidzone has invited White Tiger Discovery area this year along with pony and camel rides for the kids. Don't miss it!
The Food
A wide variety of food is provided by local organizations and churches to make sure that none of the thousands of visitors arriving daily experience hunger pains! With all the choices available, the decision of what to eat becomes a difficult one! The best thing to do is to eat a little of everything!
Parade on Saturday Morning
One of the largest parades in the area is held on the Saturday of Apple Butter Makin' Days. The route takes us east on Sloan turning north on Hickory Street, then winding around the historic courthouse on the square, ending at Gibbs Park on the corner of Market and South Street. Floats, numerous bands, antique cars and horses fill the streets as children are mesmerized by the awe of it all. We start at 9 a.m. sharp so don't miss a minute of the fun.
October 11th thru October 13th.
Apple Butter Makin' Days, one of Missouri's most popular festivals, has been held on the courthouse square in Mt. Vernon each October since 1967. The main attraction is apple butter, cooked using century-old methods in huge copper kettles over open fires. That craft is demonstrated on the southeast corner of the courthouse lawn starting shortly after dawn and continuing until early to mid-afternoon each day of the festival.
The sale of apple butter has helped fund numerous charitable projects. While the cooking of apple butter is the prime attraction of Apple Butter Makin' Days, other activities compliment the event and provide entertainment and fun for those who attend. Some people still dress in costumes of the era.
The juried festival also includes games, food and entertainment for all ages. The festival draws an estimated 80,000 to 100,000 people for the three day weekend!
Contests
Contests are patterned after the fun of yesteryear and include such things as peddle tractor races and a terrapin race. Other activities that have been favorites for years include the Pet Parade, Bubble Gum Blowing Contest, Apple Pie eating contest, Mustache and Beard Growing Contest and Husband Calling. The crowing of the Apple Butter Queen and other fun games, you can be guaranteed to smile. And don't forget the Weiner Dog Races in Spirit of '76 park, they always draw a crowd.
Cooking on the Courthouse Lawn
Large copper kettles, many of which are over 100 years old, are placed on open fires hours before daybreak. Then, apples which are peeled the day before, are placed in the kettles along with water , and the mixture is stirred with long wooden paddles to prevent sticking and burning. Toward the end of the twelve-hour cooking time, sugar and spices are added to give the distinctive taste. In the mid-afternoon, the apple butter is ladled into jars and sealed.
Fun for the Kids!
Kids of all ages enjoy Apple Butter Makin' Days! The three-day schedule is designed to involve and entertain the youngsters. By the end of the festival the children will have had numerous opportunities to enter the contests and compete for the many prizes available. Nothing makes people smile more than watching the youngsters participate in the activities provided! All children enjoy the bubble gum blowing contest, terrapin race, pet parade, apple pie eating contest, etc. Plus the Kidzone has invited White Tiger Discovery area this year along with pony and camel rides for the kids. Don't miss it!
The Food
A wide variety of food is provided by local organizations and churches to make sure that none of the thousands of visitors arriving daily experience hunger pains! With all the choices available, the decision of what to eat becomes a difficult one! The best thing to do is to eat a little of everything!
Parade on Saturday Morning
One of the largest parades in the area is held on the Saturday of Apple Butter Makin' Days. The route takes us east on Sloan turning north on Hickory Street, then winding around the historic courthouse on the square, ending at Gibbs Park on the corner of Market and South Street. Floats, numerous bands, antique cars and horses fill the streets as children are mesmerized by the awe of it all. We start at 9 a.m. sharp so don't miss a minute of the fun.
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Entertainment
Be prepared to be entertained when you arrive at the Apple Butter Makin' Day festivities! Musical and dramatic entertainment abounds. A Saturday morning parade has always been a highlight of the festival. Not only will you see the Apple Butter Queen crowning, you will listen to country, folk, bluegrass, rock, blues and Christian singers sharing their favorite songs with you! Your foot will tap and your hands will clap in rhythm with the old time fiddle and folk music. We are planning some additional entertainment this year in celebration of our 51st Anniversary to kick off a new era of the festival.
Booth Rental
Over 400 booths of craftsmen from throughout the country traditionally set up booths featuring hand-crafted items, with many craftsmen demonstrating their work.
Booth spaces are available for hand-crafted items made by the exhibitor. We encourage people to demonstrate their craft at the booth. For information about whether your craft qualifies, rental and jury fees, etc., contact: Mount Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 373, Mount Vernon, MO 65712, (417) 466-7654, Booth spaces are limited, so be sure to contact us as early as possible!
Nearby RV Parks
We have some nearby offerings for those crafters and visitors that bring their own home on wheels. In Carthage contact Ballard's Campground 417-359-0359 or Coachlight RV Park 417-358-3666. Springfield offers the Route 66 KOA, 417-831-3645.
Be prepared to be entertained when you arrive at the Apple Butter Makin' Day festivities! Musical and dramatic entertainment abounds. A Saturday morning parade has always been a highlight of the festival. Not only will you see the Apple Butter Queen crowning, you will listen to country, folk, bluegrass, rock, blues and Christian singers sharing their favorite songs with you! Your foot will tap and your hands will clap in rhythm with the old time fiddle and folk music. We are planning some additional entertainment this year in celebration of our 51st Anniversary to kick off a new era of the festival.
Booth Rental
Over 400 booths of craftsmen from throughout the country traditionally set up booths featuring hand-crafted items, with many craftsmen demonstrating their work.
Booth spaces are available for hand-crafted items made by the exhibitor. We encourage people to demonstrate their craft at the booth. For information about whether your craft qualifies, rental and jury fees, etc., contact: Mount Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 373, Mount Vernon, MO 65712, (417) 466-7654, Booth spaces are limited, so be sure to contact us as early as possible!
Nearby RV Parks
We have some nearby offerings for those crafters and visitors that bring their own home on wheels. In Carthage contact Ballard's Campground 417-359-0359 or Coachlight RV Park 417-358-3666. Springfield offers the Route 66 KOA, 417-831-3645.
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