Weston Applefest 2024 in Kansas City, MO-KS

Weston Applefest is an annual harvest festival held on the first full weekend of October in the town of Weston in Platte County. Weston's historic downtown district, which dates back to 1837, is a perfect backdrop for the festivities. In addition to dozens of vendors, the area boasts many shops, restaurants, a brewery, and bars. The celebration, with over 30 years of history, features a parade, arts and crafts, kids' games, and plenty of food and various entertainment.

Festival Highlights

Main Street is lined with over 60 art and craft booths offering fall decor, jewelry, apparel, and various unique items. In addition, visitors can browse local shops for some interesting finds. Weston Applefest also offers plenty of entertainment for kids: pony rides, face painting, a Straw Bale Maze, pumpkin painting, educational displays, and interactive games and activities.

Food

The Weston area has a long history of apple growing. Applefest is a great occasion to celebrate the delicious fall crop, indulging in apple pies, dumplings, fritters, and other delicious treats. Apple dumplings, an ultimate crowd-pleaser, will be served directly at the Christian Church on Washington St. The festival also includes exciting demonstrations. Attendees can learn how apple butter and apple cider are made.

Applefest Parade (October 5, 2024)

Other highlights of the festival include the Applefest parade, which goes down Main St, at 10 am on Saturday. The parade features marching bands, antique tractors, classic cars, and fire trucks. The whole of Weston, which has a population of 1,787, gathers for this vibrant celebration.

Schedule and Parking

Westen Applefest starts with the Parade on Main St. at 10 am on October 5, 2024. Arts & crafts, food & drinks vendors, kids' games, and live entertainment will be available through 5 pm. On Sunday, the festival runs from 11 am to 5 pm. Parking is available in Downtown Weston, within walking distance of Main Street. In particular, visitors can park at The Weston Masonic Lodge parking lot at the corner of Blackhawk and Market and Market and Main, at the Weston Rotary parking lot at the West Platte School Parking lot on Washington, and at Weston Tobacco/Surgro lot. Parking is available for a $10 donation, which benefits the Weston and KC community charities.