The Nappanee Apple Festival is home to the state’s largest seven-foot baked apple pie, which comes out of the oven just in time to kick off the festival! Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, fun activities and a lot of shopping, you can be sure to have a good time no matter what your age.
The festival showcases three stages of entertainment, over 150 exhibitors, carnival rides, a parade, the Miss Apple Blossom scholarship pageant, a cornhole tournament, 5K run, apple baking contest, tractor pulls, “Wings and Wheels” show at the airport, apple peeling and pie-eating contests, and many more activities throughout the event.
With the festival attracting an average of more than 80,000 people annually, it has become one of the largest in the state, so come join us for games, shopping, entertainment, rides and delicious apple pie!
Make it a weekend and enjoy the entertainment, restaurants, shops and countryside around Nappanee when you stay at one of our recommended hotels or B&B’s. Just use the navigation at the top of this page to explore!