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24th Annual Apple Fest

Sponsored by Chicago Vein Institute

Apple Fest Poster

Welcome in Fall with Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce's 24th Annual Apple Fest, sponsored by Chicago Vein Institute! The festivities will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 8am - 4pm. Apple Fest is a long standing tradition in Lincoln Square bringing the community together to celebrate the beginning of fall.

Dozens of vendors participate in the event yearly, selling everything from candy apples to scarves and hats. Stop by and pick up a fresh baked apple pie, a bushel of apples, hot apple cider, or even an apple pizza. Bring the kids along and hang out in the Kid Zone where children's activities will occur throughout the day. Or relax in Giddings Plaza and listen to the wonderful sounds of local musicians. There's sure to be something for everyone at Apple Fest!

Festival Details

Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011*

Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Location: 4700 block of N. Lincoln Avenue (Between W. Leland and W. Lawrenece)

*Rain Date = Sunday, September 25, 2011

Kids Zone Activity Area

Sponsored by City Kids Dental

9:00am Urban Pooch

Pooch Costume Contest

(see below on how to enter)

10:00am Master Kitz

Outdoor Art Project

10:30am Play Mechanics

Story Theatre

11:00am The Book Cellar

Storytime

11:30am Bloom Yoga

Family Yoga Class

12:00pm Community Christian Church

Minute to Win It

12:30pm Bellybum Boutique

How to be a Superhero for Planet Earth

1:00pm Timeless Toys

Reverse Charades

1:30pm Pickles Playroom

Pickle Toss

2:00pm Pizza D.O.C.

Kids Cooking Demo

2:30pm Timeless Toys

Ogo Sport Challenge

*Schedule and events subject to change.

Main Music Stage

Sponsored by Ravenswood Community Bank

10:00am - 10:45am Old Town School

Wiggleworms

11:00am - 12:00pm Old Town School

Strictly Jug Nuts

12:30pm - 3:30pm Check With Lucy

Pop/Folk/Soul/Americana

Stroller Parking

Sponsored by Pickles Playroom

& Bellybum Boutique

Let the kids enjoy all of the activities at Apple Fest this year by dropping your stroller off at the NEW Stroller Check-in, sponsored by Pickles Playroom and Bellybum Boutique! The great staff and volunteers of these two businesses will gladly watch your stroller as you and your family roam through Lincoln Square's favorite family festival.

The Stroller Check-in will allow you to let the kids run around the Kids Zone Activity Area and participate in the nearly dozen activities scheduled just for them, or let them burn off some energy while dancing to some tunes at the Main Music Stage in Giddings Plaza. Just stop by the Check-in located in the center of the festival at Giddings Plaza.

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Pooch Costume Contest

Presented by Urban Pooch Canine Life Center

An amazingly fun opportunity to parade your special pooch in front of our special panel of judges in hope of winning great prizes and bragging rights to the Lincoln Square Pooch Hall of Fame.

Owners are also encouraged to participate!

First and Second Place Prizes will be awarded in the following categories, and also one Grand Prize:

Apple Fest King/Queen
Most Adorable
Most Creative
Most Unusual
Most Original
Best Dog/Owner Look-Alike

Note: Children and crowds of people will be present during this event; it is mandatory that your pooch be on a leash and well behaved. Please use discretion at all times so the event is as much fun as possible without any incidents.

Pre-registration is required, click here. No cost to the owner.

Apple Art Contest

Presented by Granville Picture Framing at LSQ

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FIRST ANNUAL APPLE ART COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION

The Apple Art entries are now in! The judges are currently reviewing the submitted artwork. And preparations for the artists' and public exhibition are underway.

Please stop by Granville Picture Framing during Apple Fest and see what local artists have created in the name of apples!

Exhibition Dates/Hours:

Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 11:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday, September 25, 2011 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Exhibition Location:

Granville Picture Framing at LSQ, 4757 N. Lincoln Avenue

FIRST ANNUAL APPLE ART COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED

On Saturday, September 24, during Apple Fest, the Reception and Exhibition for the First Annual Apple Art was held at Granville Picture Framing. The artists attending were treated to a Reception, an Awards Breakfast, and Awards Presentation. The winners included…

Grace Federighi; Golden Apple / Best of Show for her photographic collage “Apple Postcard”,
Gary Adamoski; Select Apple.1 / Core of Honor for his whimsical oil painting “Applesauce, Yes!”and
Daniel Cleary; Select Apple.2 / Core of Honor for his honest impressionistic oil painting “Basket of Fruit”.

Each winner received a prize filled envelope with Certificate of Congratulations and Gift Cards good For three things all artists need most… Art Supplies, Food/Groceries, and Coffee for a Year. Everyone had a great time meeting the other artists and all are looking forward to next years’ 2nd Annual Apple Art.