Coming Soon!

Shaker Historical Society is located at:

16740 South Park Blvd.

Shaker Heights, OH 44120

We encourage visitors to walk, bike, or use the RTA (using the Shaker Blvd/Lee Rd stop) to attend AppleFest.

If you are driving, parking is available on the north side of South Park Blvd (across the street from the museum). The parking lot behind the museum will be closed to cars and only used for vendors and activities the duration of the event. If you require handicap parking or accommodations, please contact education@shakerhistory.org before Friday, September 29 so we can ensure a smooth visit!

We are seeking community volunteers for AppleFest. We are in need of volunteers to assist with event set-up, staff activities during the event, and event clean-up. 

Please sign up here and SHS staff will be in touch to coordinate your participation. Thank you!

Please note, all volunteers will have to sign a Volunteer Waiver and Release Form. Volunteers must be age 14+. Volunteers who are minors will need a parent/guardian to complete their Waiver and Release Form. 

Thank you to our AppleFest Sponsors: 

Entertainment Sponsor: Sgt Clean Car Wash

How much is admission?

• Admission to AppleFest and the museum is free for all ages! This is made possible with our generous sponsors and donors. Donations are welcome to support this community event: givebutter.com/shakerhistory

Where can I park?

• Free street parking is available along South Park Boulevard facing west (toward Lee Road). We also encourage guests to walk, bike, or take the RTA to the museum using the Shaker Blvd/Lee Rd stop. Pedestrians and bicyclists may use the Shaker Blvd or South Park Blvd entrances. Please note that the museum’s parking lot will be closed to cars and used only for vendors and activities during the duration of the event.

Will there be food and drink?

• Fall-themed beverages and baked goods will be available for purchase, but we do not have a dedicated food vendor this year. 

Can I go inside the museum?

• Yes! The museum will be open to the public during AppleFest. Step inside to learn about the Shakers, Van Sweringens, and Warrensville Township. AppleFest also marks the opening of Musings, a new temporary exhibit by local artist Nancy Schwartz-Katz that reflects on COVID through scenes of daily life.

• There is a public restroom and a small gift shop on the first floor of the museum. We also have an accessible restroom in our garage.

Is this event dog-friendly?

• Yes! Dogs are welcome to join you for AppleFest but must be leashed and with their owner at all times. Dogs are not allowed inside the museum unless they are trained service animals. Please keep in mind that AppleFest may be crowded with a lot of children on the grounds. Only bring your dog if this is a comfortable environment for them. SHS staff reserves the right to request any owners with misbehaving dogs leave the premises. 

Is this event accessible?

• The majority of vendors will be located in our driveway/parking lot and will be accessible to those using wheelchairs or mobility aids. Some activities will be in our front or back yard, requiring movement over grass. The first floor of the museum is accessible via ramp but there is no lift or elevator to the second floor. An accessible restroom is available inside the garage.

• If you have any questions about accessibility and/or accommodations, please contact education@shakerhistory.org by Friday, October 6 so we can ensure a smooth visit! 

Thank you to our  AppleFest Program and Artisan Partners: