Pink Lady, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith. These are just a few of the over 7,500 types of apples grown all over the world (that’s a lot of apples!). In the U.S., we cultivate a mere 100 varieties and in Sebastopol, CA they focus on just one every year: the amazing Gravenstein.1
The annual Gravenstein Apple Fair will be held from August 13-14 at Ragle Ranch Regional Park in beautiful Sebastopol.
Gravenstein Apple Fair/Facebook Designed to celebrate “All things Gravenstein,” the festival draws folks from all over the Northern California area and across the state.
Cultivating community since 1973, “the sweetest fair in Sonoma County” is, well, delicious!
Gravenstein Apple Fair/Facebook In addition to selling apples, the fair will encompass engaging farm demonstrations, arts and crafts booths, fun activities for kids, and more.
A wide variety of vendors will be on hand selling all kinds of apple-inspired products.
Gravenstein Apple Fair/Facebook Think apple butter, apple fritters, apple pies, apple wine, apple juice, apple jam…the list goes on and on!
One of the most popular aspects of the festival is the live entertainment presented from the main stage.
Gravenstein Apple Fair/Facebook There will also be a special V.I.P. experience opportunity. This will encompass an Artisan Tasting Alley providing delicious food samples, a food truck and bar, a luxurious lounge tent, and other exclusive amenities.
Roving entertainment is also part of the fun.
Gravenstein Apple Fair/Facebook Kids and adults can also enjoy the Agrarian Games featuring a tractor pedal pull, hay bale toss egg run, skeeball, piglet race, and an Ugly Produce Beauty Pageant!
Sure, the apples take center stage, but there is so much more amazing fun to enjoy at the annual Gravenstein Apple Fair!
Gravenstein Apple Fair/Facebook
Sure, the apples take center stage, but there is so much more amazing fun to enjoy at the annual Gravenstein Apple Fair!
Gravenstein Apple Fair/Facebook
Designed to celebrate “All things Gravenstein,” the festival draws folks from all over the Northern California area and across the state.
In addition to selling apples, the fair will encompass engaging farm demonstrations, arts and crafts booths, fun activities for kids, and more.
Think apple butter, apple fritters, apple pies, apple wine, apple juice, apple jam…the list goes on and on!
There will also be a special V.I.P. experience opportunity. This will encompass an Artisan Tasting Alley providing delicious food samples, a food truck and bar, a luxurious lounge tent, and other exclusive amenities.
Kids and adults can also enjoy the Agrarian Games featuring a tractor pedal pull, hay bale toss egg run, skeeball, piglet race, and an Ugly Produce Beauty Pageant!
Have you been to the Gravenstein Apple Fair? If so, what did you enjoy the most? We’d love to see your photos and hear about your experience there.
If you’re looking for other festivals in the Northern California area, be sure to check out 12 Festivals In Northern California That Food Lovers Should NOT Miss.
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Address: Gravenstein Apple Fair, 500 Ragle Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472, USA
