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  • I'm New
    • Meet the Staff
    • Saint John Alive
    • Discover the Catholic Faith
    • Becoming Catholic
  • Worship & Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation
    • Eucharist
    • Confirmation
    • Marriage
    • Holy Orders
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Liturgical Ministries >
      • Liturgy
      • Music
  • Grow in Faith
    • Children's Ministry >
      • Growing Catholics
      • Sacrament Preparation >
        • CALENDAR SACRAMENT PREPARATION
      • HOMESTUDY
    • Youth Ministry
    • Young Adult Ministry
    • Adult Formation >
      • Catholic Refresh
      • Becoming Catholic
      • Women's Scripture and Fellowship
      • So You Say You Want to Be Holy
    • FORMED.ORG
    • Retrouvaille Marriage Support
    • Spiritual Direction
    • Maryville Retreat Center
  • Parish Life
    • Applefest >
      • Festival Details
      • Applefest Golf Outing
      • Applefest Road Race
      • Volunteer for Applefest
    • Speakers >
      • Steve Ray
    • Art and Prayer
    • Funerals
    • Outreach >
      • The Christmas Giving Tree
      • St. John Outreach
      • St. Vincent De Paul
      • The Gabriel Project
      • Respect Life Committee
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      • Knights of Columbus
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FESTIVAL DATES: ​SEPTEMBER 11-14, 2025

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FEATURED EVENTS

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FESTIVAL NEWS

Applefest Raffle: Win Big on September 14! 🍎🎉
Get your tickets now for the 53rd Annual Applefest Raffle, happening Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 5 PM on the parish grounds! This year’s prizes are bigger than ever:
  • First Prize: $12,000 in cash or $12,000 towards a 2-year lease on your choice of vehicle, including Cadillac AT4, Jeep Compass, Chevy Equinox, Buick Encore, Ford Escape, or Subaru Crosstrek.
  • Second Prize: $1,500 Furniture Gift Certificate (donated by Fenton Home Furnishing).
  • Third Prize: $1,000 Electronics Package (donated by Cislo Title Company).
🎟️ Tickets are just $5 each or 5 for $20. You do not need to be present to win.
Don’t miss your chance at these amazing prizes while supporting our parish and community!
Setup Help Needed
Applefest setup begins the weekend of September 6 & 7. 
Volunteers are needed to assist with tables, chairs, signage, moving of equipment, lights, and general setup.
Able to help?
Call Brian: (810) 240-1607
or email [email protected]

Parking Help Needed
Every guest’s experience at Applefest begins the moment they pull onto our grounds—and that means parking duty is more than just directing cars, It’s an important act of hospitality.

Our parking volunteers help set the tone for the entire festival, greeting guests with a friendly smile and ensuring they feel welcomed, cared for, and safe from the very first interaction.

We’re looking for volunteers to serve on the Parking Team during the festival hours on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This is a crucial part of our hospitality, and your help will make a huge difference in how guests experience Applefest.
If you can help,
please email [email protected]
or call/text 734-748-9903.

53rd APPLEFEST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS


THURSDAY, SEPT. 11TH
  • FESTIVAL HOURS  |  3:00PM-11:00PM
  • 3PM  |  Opening Blessing
  • Carnival Rides | 3:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Food Trucks, Pizza, Elephant Ears, Apple Pies, Coffee & Donuts, Padre’s Chili
  • Children’s Games, Face Painting, Cake Walk
  • 3PM-8PM  |  Treasures in the Tent
  • Raffle Tent
  • 3PM-11PM  |  Entertainment Tent ​(Cover Charge Starts @ 7PM)
    • Live Music by Peanut Butter Mosquito  |  8PM-11PM

FRIDAY, SEPT. 12TH
  • FESTIVAL HOURS | 3:00PM-11:00PM
  • Carnival Rides | 3:00PM - 11:00PM
  • Food Trucks, Pizza, Elephant Ears, Apple Pies, Coffee & Donuts, Padre’s Chili
  • Children’s Games, Face Painting, Cake Walk
  • 3PM-8PM | Treasures in the Tent
  • Raffle Tent
  • 3PM - 7PM | Farmer’s Market - crafters and other vendors
  • ​4PM - 7PM | Fish Dinner (Adults $TBD, Children 12 and under $TBD)
  • 3PM-12 MIDNIGHT | Entertainment Tent ​($5 Cover Charge Starts @ 7PM)
    • Live Music by After It All | 8PM-12 MIDNIGHT

SATURDAY, SEPT. 13TH
  • FESTIVAL HOURS | 10:00AM–11:00PM
  • 7:45AM | Road Race, 5K Walk & Run (REGISTER HERE)
  • 8:30AM - 11AM | Pancake Breakfast
  • Carnival Rides | 12:00PM - 10:30PM
  • Food Trucks, Pizza, Elephant Ears, Apple Pies, Coffee & Donuts, Padre’s Chili
  • Children’s Games, Face Painting, Cake Walk
  • 10AM-8PM | Treasures in the Tent
  • Raffle Tent
  • 10AM - 7PM | Farmer’s Market - crafters and other vendors
  • 2PM - 7PM | Chicken Dinner 
  • 12PM-12 MIDNIGHT | Entertainment Tent ($5 Cover Charge Starts @ 7PM)
    • Live Music by Westfall| 8PM-12 MIDNIGHT

SUNDAY, SEPT. 15TH
  • FESTIVAL HOURS | 11:00AM-6:00PM
  • 8:30AM - 11AM | Pancake Breakfast
  • Carnival Rides | 12:00AM - 6:00PM
  • Food Trucks, Pizza, Elephant Ears, Apple Pies, Coffee & Donuts, Padre’s Chili
  • Children’s Games, Face Painting, Cake Walk
  • ​11AM-4PM | Treasures in the Tent
  • 11AM - 5PM | Farmer’s Market - crafters and other vendors

  • ​12PM-6PM | Entertainment Tent - Televised Game Day
  • 2PM-4PM | Sunday Sundae brought to you by Uncle Ray's
  • 2PM | Apple Pie Judging and Auction. Entry deadline 1pm at Happy Apple Tent
  • 5PM | Raffle Drawing

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Welcome to the 2025 St. John 53nd Applefest!

WELCOME!!
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APPLESFEST IS BACK AT ST. JOHN FOR ITS 53RD YEAR. THE APPLEFEST COMMITTEE AND  ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE VERY EXCITED TO PRESENT APPLEFEST 2025 ON SEPTEMBER 11-14 TH.

COME JOIN IN THE FUN AND SUPPORT THIS MAJOR FUNDRAISER FOR OUR PARISH. 

THE APPLEFEST 6TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING TAKES PLACE ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH AT THE PRESERVE.
IN CELEBRATION OF OUR 53ND APPLEFEST ANNIVERSARY, SPECIAL EVENTS ARE PLANNED THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL . VISIT THIS WEBPAGE FOR UPDATES

WE NEED YOU TO VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME & TALENT TO MAKE THIS APPLEFEST COMEBACK A SUCCESS, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW, AND OFFER TO HELP! 

THANK YOU FROM YOUR APPLEFEST COMMITTEE.
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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish  |  600 N. Adelaide St. Fenton, MI 48430  |  810.629.2251