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Trimble County Apple Festival
September 10 & 11, 2011
21th Annual Festival
Courthouse Square
Bedford, Kentucky
2011 VENDOR APPLICATION FOR ARTS, CRAFTS OR FOOD
BEDFORD, KY. The Trimble County Apple Festival has
become the county’s premiere fall event, and thousands are expected to come
celebrate the 21st festival. The two day event showcases crafts
and exhibits along the tree lined courthouse square in downtown Bedford.
Featured exhibits are the quilts made by The Trimble Thimbles quilting club and
the antique tractors show by the Trimble County Klunkers club. The list of
items to be found include folk art, jewelry, candles, stained glass and much
more. Festival food is always especially good, including apple dumplings,
blooming onions, tater twisters, BBQ and more.
A stage setup behind the courthouse will feature a wide
variety of music that will appeal to a diverse audience. Events on the
festival schedule this year include the Apple Festival Queen, Little Miss &
Mister Pageant, the Jelly Bean Motorcycle Ride and a Community Worship service
on Sunday morning. The dates and times of the performances/events are as
follows:
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Festival Opens |
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Apple Festival Queen & Little Miss and Mister Pageants |
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11:00 am |
Apple Pie contest judging |
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11:30 am – 12:15 pm |
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12:00 – 3:00 pm |
Jelly Bean Motorcycle Run |
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12:30 pm - 1:00 pm |
TC Middle School Band |
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1:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Doctors Band (Classic Pop) |
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2:30
pm |
Apple Pie contest winners announced / Pie auctioned |
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4:30 –
5:00 pm |
Horn Band |
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5:00 pm |
Survey Drawing |
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6:00 pm |
Slick River Rockets |
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September 11, 2011
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11:00am-12:00am |
Worship Service ( Non Denominational) |
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12:30pm
- 1:30pm |
David Stahl (Gospel) |
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2:00 pm |
Adult Apple Cider Relay |
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2:30 - 4:30 |
Foolish Pleasure |
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Quilt Raffle & Survey Drawing |
Those who have a talent for baking will want to enter the
apple pie contest. The first place prize will be $100 cash, the second
place prize will be $50 cash and the third place prize will be $25.
Entries are accepted at between 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Bedford Inn Bed &
Breakfast on the courthouse square.
One entry per person, disposable pie plates only and
recipe must accompany the entry.
Winners announced from the stage at approximately
2:00 p.m.
One of the highlights of the festival is the Trimble Thimbles quilt display
featuring some of the finest hand stitched quilts in the region. The
Trimble Thimbles have also contributed an “apple festival quilt” that will be
raffled during the festival weekend. If you have an appreciation for fine
craftsmanship, you won’t want to miss this exhibit.
The Trimble County Apple Festival is a family event, so bring the children.
The festival committee provides a children’s craft area which is both creative
and artistic, where they can enjoy an array of crafts and games which are sure
to entertain.
The Trimble County Apple Festival is a rain or shine event
and there is no admission cost. Events on Saturday begin at 9:00am through
6:00 pm, continuing on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00pm. There’s
something for everyone, so come on over to Bedford. You’ll enjoy our
quaint little town and the friendly hospitality of home folks. We’re sure
you’ll love our festival and our community. For more information call
Debbie Crawford, Festival President at (502) 268-5289 or Jim Wilkins at (502)
268-9912. You can also visit our web site
www.trimblecounty.com.
We hope to see you there!
Bedford, Kentucky is located 8 miles North of I-71 on
Routes 421 and 42, 40 miles Northeast of Louisville,
55 miles Southwest of Cincinnati. From Indiana take
route 421 over the Madison Bridge.