Excelsior Apple Day is right around the corner, and we are excited for another year of fun. On Saturday, September 21st, this lakeside festival close to Excelsior homes for sale returns downtown on Water Street for a full day of fresh produce, live music, an exhilarating race, and old-fashioned street dancing. We look forward to this annual event and hope you'll join us in celebrating one of Excelsior's favorite traditions!

2019 Excelsior Apple Day

• When: Saturday, September 21, 2019
• Where: Downtown Excelsior, Water Street Between Third Street & Lake Street
• Time: 9 a.m. — 10 p.m.

History of Excelsior Apple Day

Nearly a century old, the first Excelsior Apple Day festival took place in 1935. Created to honor the town's rich history with apples, the inaugural event was a huge success despite taking place in the throes of the Great Depression. Hundreds attended this two-day event, which included a parade, car show, marching bands, a queen's court coronation ball, and much more. Of course, apples were in full focus during this celebration as jams, canned apples, jellies, baked goods, and even three-foot large apple pies were made for event-goers.

Unfortunately, Apple Day was canceled during 1941 and would remain nothing more than a memory for 44 years. It was revived again as a two-day celebration in 1985. Since then, Excelsior Apple Day has undergone various changes to its length and program. Today, it is a single-day celebration that continues to draw thousands and remains a favorite festival among locals and visitors alike.

Excelsior Apple Day Events 2019

Are you ready for a full day of fun? Join us at this year's Excelsior Apple Day celebration and partake in some of these great events:

• Annual Apple of the Lake 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run: What better way to kick off Apple Day than with a race? Run along the streets of downtown and shores of Lake Minnetonka. The 5th annual 1-mile run begins at 8 a.m., while the 7th annual 5K starts at 8:30 a.m.
     
• Live Music: Can't make the festival until the afternoon? You can still enjoy plenty of great live music. From 11 a.m. until the event ends, musicians will take the stage and fill the streets with song. Tim Mahoney, Jeff and the Hairballs, and The Crown Jewels: A Tribute to Queen will keep you rocking all day!
  
  
• Free Happy Apple Kid's Corner: Bring the children by the Happy Apple Kid's Corner where they can enjoy crafts, games and other fun activities.
  
  
• Apple Pie/Dessert Baking Contest: Think your family's homemade apple treat is the best recipe in town? Enter your dessert into the baking contest and find out!
  
  
• Pie Eating Contest: Baking is fun, but eating these delicious treats is the best part of Apple Day. Enter into the pie-eating contest and fill your stomach with delicious apple pie!
  
  
• Product, Art, Handicrafts & Antiques: Over 125 exhibitors will bring their goods for sale.
  
  
• Old-Fashioned Street Dance: Dance the day away on the streets of downtown Excelsior with your friends, family, and neighbors.
  
  
• Beer & Wine Tent: Adult beverages are available at select tents.
  
  
• Local Food Vendors: Some of the best local food vendors from around town will join in on the celebration and treat you to the tastiest plates Excelsior has to offer.

Join Homes by Joel at Apple Day

The Excelsior Apple Day Festival is a cherished and treasured event that we are proud to support. We invite you to join us for the 2019 celebration of Excelsior's history and treat yourself to the best foods and desserts in the state. If you're interested in browsing Excelsior homes for sale, feel free to contact Homes by Joel anytime!