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History
For more than 7 Decades
Apple-versary in
1957
As at its 20th apple-versary in 1957, the festival’s cheerleaders attempted to allure a larger audience with fresh ideas. In its early days, the opening Wednesday night parade was its largest festival parade, and Lick Local School snatched several of the awards. Moreover, Thursday was also a big deal in 1957 due to the creation of “Old Fashion Bargain’ Days.” The festival held the Shriner’s Day on Saturdays and closed the festival on Saturday night with its yearly Apple Festival Ball, commencing at 10 p.m.
The festival celebrated its 30th apple-versary with “The Apple Bowl” – a home football game between Jackson High School and county opponent, Wellston.
By 1977, Saturday became the most important day and the Saturday Night Parade also became the festival’s most prominent event until today.
In 2012, the Jackson Area Festivals and Events formed a corporation. On April 1, 2013, the Jackson Apple Festival evolved as a part of the Jackson Area Festivals and Events Corporation – a move that facilitates the stability and longevity of the festival.
History
The Saturday Night Parade
As at its 20th apple-versary in 1957, the festival’s cheerleaders attempted to allure a larger audience with fresh ideas. In its early days, the opening Wednesday night parade was its largest festival parade, and Lick Local School snatched several of the awards. Moreover, Thursday was also a big deal in 1957 due to the creation of “Old Fashion Bargain’ Days.” The festival held the Shriner’s Day on Saturdays and closed the festival on Saturday night with its yearly Apple Festival Ball, commencing at 10 p.m.
The festival celebrated its 30th apple-versary with “The Apple Bowl” – a home football game between Jackson High School and county opponent, Wellston.
By 1977, Saturday became the most important day and the Saturday Night Parade also became the festival’s most prominent event until today.
In 2012, the Jackson Area Festivals and Events formed a corporation. On April 1, 2013, the Jackson Apple Festival evolved as a part of the Jackson Area Festivals and Events Corporation – a move that facilitates the stability and longevity of the festival.
Mission
To expand the Jackson County’s apple production industry via Jackson Apple Festival.
Vision
To unite the rural and urban dwellers of Jackson County in joint action.
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