Johnny Appleseed Days California’s oldest harvest festival
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irst held in 1888, the fair now known as Johnny Appleseed Days is the oldest harvest Festival in the state! The 2021 two-day fall festival will celebrate Paradise’s apple heritage with apple pie and ice cream. Do-it-Yourself pie baking kits, complete with “secret Paradise pie spice mix,” Noble Orchards’ famous Granny Smith apples and a limitededition commemorative tea-towel will be available for purchase.
Local businesses will give demonstrations and display their wares, and artisans from all over the north state and beyond will sell a variety of handicrafts. The food court will offer an outdoor seating area and a variety of delicious food. The ever-popular children’s area will feature face painting, games played by generations of attendees, and prizes. Johnny Appleseed will visit and tell stories. There will be continuous entertainment both days. For more information, visit ParadiseChamber.com.
s 2021 Date Saturday, Octo 10 a.m. to 5
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Sunday, Octo events
10 a.m. to 4
p.m.
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p.m.
Terry Ashe Pa rk 6626 Skyway Paradise
Since 1888, the Paradise harvest festival now known as Johnny Appleseed Days has brought the community together to enjoy apple pie, nostalgic children’s games, and shopping with local and guest merchants in the early October sunshine. 94................................................................................................................. PARADISE RISING Resource Guide for the Ridge
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