Leominster to Celebrate 31th Johnny Appleseed Festival

Come one, come all! This year the celebration is bigger than it’s ever been! You are hereby invited to downtown Leominster on Saturday September 14, 2024 to attend the 31th annual Johnny Appleseed Festival! Both Parking and admission are free to see over 100 vendors that offer everything from crafts, live music, delicious Apple Crisp along with delectable bites, and plenty of fun activities for the kids!

This year’s festival is expected to be bigger and more fun than ever before!

We highly recommend getting some of the “World’s Best Apple Crisp” with vanilla ice cream from the First Baptist Church – it’s everything you dream it would taste like and more. The festival starts at 9AM and runs until 5PM.

What Is the Johnny Appleseed Arts and Cultural Festival?

It all goes back to the birth of John Chapman, the so-called “Johnny Appleseed” who is best known for . He was born September 26, 1774 right here in Leominster, Massachusetts. He’s an American pioneer best known for introducing apple trees to Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Ontario Canada.

Now, for the 31st time, we will celebrate both Johnny Appleseed and the greater Leominster community itself.

Below Is a Map of the Expected Festival Area

Food Offerings at This Year’s Festival

The highlight of the festival is the “World’s Best Apple Crisp” with vanilla ice cream from the First Baptist Church. It’s been a longstanding tradition and trust us – eating some is a must-do. If Apple Crisp isn’t your thing, there are a ton of delicious food vendors announced so far:

Live Music and Entertainment

Expect plenty of music and entertainment all day long!

Activities for Kids

If you have little ones, don’t miss everything there is for the children! There will be face painting, bounce houses, inflatable slides, carnival -style dunk tanks, and more! You also won’t want to miss the parking lot party for children of all ages. Plus, who doesn’t enjoy indulging in a candy apple, cotton candy, or popcorn?!

There truly is fun for the whole family at the Johnny Appleseed Festival.

Vendors at This Year’s Festival

While an exact list of vendors are not publicly available yet, in years past we’ve seen a variety of vendors:

• Churches
• Charitable organizations
• Homemade crafts
• Local art
• Local businesses
• Local candidates
• School groups
• National Guard
• Non-profit organizations

In Summary

As summer turns to fall, several thousand people are expected to flock to this year’s larger-than-ever Johnny Appleseed Festival in downtown Leominster to enjoy food, music, the community in general, and fun for the whole family.

Both the Mayor (Dean Mazzarella) and Johnny Appleseed himself are known to frequent the festival so keep your eyes peeled for both of them! If you decide to attend, we hope you have a great time and enjoy a bite to eat!

To learn more about the Johnny Appleseed Arts and Cultural Festival, visit their Facebook page.