Apple Palooza, Harvest Festival set for Saturday
Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association Events Coordinator Chloe Linton hands the Golden Apple trophy to volunteers Linda Blumer and Brayden Wilhelm at Woops! Bakeshop and Gifts in 2023. Woops! won best treat for an apple bread pudding with caramel sauce and whipped cream for Apple Palooza.
The Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association and the Museum of North Idaho are teaming up for fall fun Saturday.
"Join us for a day of harvest-themed fun and celebrate the rich heritage of North Idaho," a press release said.
Apple Palooza hosted by the Downtown Coeur d’Alene Association is scheduled 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
It's a chance to try apple-inspired treats like caramel apple cider floats, caramel apple cinnamon rolls and mulled apple cider.
Attendees can vote for the best-tasting apple treat in the competition for the 2024 Golden Apple Award.
Tickets, $12, include bite-sized apple treat tastings from all participating locations. Info: cdadowntown.com
The Museum of North Idaho's annual Harvest Festival is also scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at its future home at McEuen Park.
Highlights include pumpkin painting, local history demonstrations, hayrides, live music and entertainment, kids crafts and games and vendors.
"This is a great opportunity to experience the vibrant community spirit of North Idaho while supporting the museum's mission to preserve and share the region's rich history," a press release said.
The last 5th Street Farmers Harvest Market of the season is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.