Aside from pumpkins, does anything scream fall quite like apples? A universally beloved food, apples and apple-flavored anything are an iconic part of fall, which is why one Colorado town pulls out all the stops each year to pay homage to this delicious fruit:

Welcome to the annual Applefest!
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Located in Surface Creek Valley town of Cedaredge, Applefest is the very epitome of fall in Colorado, thanks to the mountain town's beautiful colors, temperate climate, and can't-miss festivities. 
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Taking place October 1st through the 3rd (2021), Applefest brings together fruit growers and farmers from across the region to commemorate the area's rich agricultural heritage and celebrate the fall harvest.
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How does Applefest do all of the above? They do it with concerts and live entertainment, a flea market, a golf tournament, fun for the kids, lots of good food, and so much more.
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What is an Applefest without apples? The Applefest will also offer apple pie sales, apple-infused foods and cocktails, art, vendors, and other surprises.
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Is it just me, or is anyone else craving a big, juicy apple right about now?
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To learn more about Applefest - including a full schedule of events and the history of the festival - please visit their website.
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The Cedaredge Applefest takes place Friday, October 1st, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, October 2nd, from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, October 3rd, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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