Looking for a unique festival that celebrates California culture at its best on your next vacation to San Diego, CA? Then check out the Julian Apple Days Festival. The Julian Apple Days Festival is an annual celebration marking the fall harvest of the Julian Apple, and this year, the Festival falls on the weekend of October 2 and 3, 2010. Plus, this year marks the special centennial celebration of the Julian Apple Days Festival.
The Julian Apple Days Festival began as an all-night party that was thrown to celebrate the town’s recent award for its Julian apples. That first party included speeches, free food, dancing, a baseball game, and much more. But just what can you expect to do or see at an Apple Festival this year California? Plenty.
October 3 kicks off the celebration at 10 a.m. and will run both days until 5 p.m. If you drive your San Diego car rental to the festival by noon on October 3, you can catch the official awards ceremony for the pie-baking contest. And speaking of pie, you will definitely want to sample some of the delicious baked goods available both days at the festival.
Other events and activities that will take place on both days of the Julian Apple Days Festival include an antique tractor display, a beer and wine garden for the adults in your group, music to which you can either dance or sing along karaoke-style, fun games for the kids, and much more. And have we mentioned the great food and other unique vendors that have booths set up? Be sure to bring along plenty of cash so you can be sure to take home the baked goods and specialty craft items as souvenirs.
The Julian Apple Days Festival takes place this year at the Menghini Winery, just outside of the town of Julian. You can easily make the drive in your San Diego auto rental in just over an hour, making a great day trip idea for you and your family. Plus, on the drive to the festival, you can journey through the Cleveland National Forest area, which will likely be a scenic drive that will pass quickly.
Cost of the Julian Apple Days Festival in Julian, California is $5 for adults, and children ages 12 and under are admitted for free. Not including costs for additional food or merchandise you might decide to purchase, this low admission rate makes a pretty affordable way to enjoy California culture and the 100th anniversary of the Julian Apple Days Festival. Is there a better way to enjoy a fall vacation in California?