The Johnny Appleseed Festival & Great Ball Race

The tradition continues with the 31st annual Johnny Appleseed Festival in Downtown Crystal Lake! This all-day event brings families and the community together to kick-off the fall season and all of its delights. Don’t miss it!

What to Expect

Johnny Appleseed has something for all-ages! It’s apple-jam-packed with engaging activities such as wagon rides, a pumpkin train, children’s games, big fun inflatables for young kids, inflatable axe-throwing and hoops for young teens, a craft fair, pumpkin bowling, story-telling, live music, dancing, food trucks, apple cider donuts, a scarecrow on stilts, and even Johnny Appleseed himself!