Join the Shaker Historical Society on Saturday, September 28 from 12-4pm for AppleFest, a family-friendly fall festival. Best of all, its free! AppleFest is a historical event for SHS, held annually from 1989-1998 on museum grounds that were once home to the Shakers' apple orchards.

All ages are welcome to attend! Donations are welcome to support this community event.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

All Day:  


12:30-2:00pm: Live animals with Nora the Explorer


1-1:30 pm: Local History Walking Tour with SHS Staff (~1/2 mile)


2:00-3:00pm: Shaker Heights Community Band performance (front lawn)


2:30-3:00 pm: Local History Walking Tour with SHS Staff (~1/2 mile)


3-4pm: Live reptiles and amphibians with Herps Alive Foundation


Please note, some outdoor scheduled activities are subject to change due to inclement weather. 

PARKING AT APPLEFEST

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 accommodations, please contact education@shakerhistory.org before Thursday, September 26  so we can ensure a smooth visit!

VOLUNTEER AT APPLEFEST

We are seeking community volunteers for AppleFest to assist with event set-up, activities during the event, and event clean-up. Complete this volunteer form if you are interested, 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 and an Emergency Contact Form. Volunteers must be age 14+. Volunteers who are minors will need a parent/guardian to complete their Waiver and Release Form. 

SPONSORS + PARTNERS

Sponsorship opportunities are available! Please contact director@shakerhistory.org for more information.

Thank you to our AppleFest Sponsors: 

Thank you to our AppleFest Partners: 

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Community events and programs like AppleFest are made possible through support from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, members, and friends and neighbors like you. To support AppleFest and other museum programs, please consider donating or becoming a member.