Events

Applefest & Historic Baseball

When
Sep 27th, 2025
9:00am - 4:00pm
Where
11121 Hickman RoadUrbandaleIA50322

Everything’s coming up … apples!

Saturday, September 27 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

All activities included with General Admission • Advance tickets recommended

Join us for a day of family fun celebrating apple harvest season! Visit our historic sites to see how past cooks would prepare and serve apple treats, such as apple butter, cake or pie, and cider. Print an apple recipe in the Print Shop, and purchase apple goodies and tasty treats from local food vendors.

Featuring an antique tractor display and parade by the Central Iowa Tractor Club.

Historic Baseball on the Front Lawn • 3:30 p.m. • FREE!

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