This will be our 28th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival in Downtown Crystal Lake! The event runs from 9AM-4PM.

There will be live music, a petting zoo, pony rides, giant inflatables, kids games, wagon rides, pumpkin train, craft fair and delicious food vendors scattered through downtown. It's a fun filled family day.

Did you know? John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, was a real-life historical figure whose wilderness adventures became larger-than-life legends. He was known as a kind and gentle man who planted apple trees throughout the Midwest. Meet and greet Johnny Appleseed himself, as he strolls the streets of downtown, telling his story throughout the day.

Crystal Lake’s largest one-day event brings families and the community together to celebrate Fall.