Connecting Lives Fall 2018

CONNECTING

LIVES

H O P E . H E L P. H E A L I N G Fall 2018 Edition

BISMARCK CANCER CENTER FOUNDATION

Buckstop Junction Bismarck, ND

September 22 & 23, 2018 Applefest is celebrating its 12th year at the historic Buckstop Junction and is known as one of the best fall festivals in the Midwest! The event is a celebration of the autumn harvest and where the charming, small-town atmosphere of Buckstop Junction comes alive with entertainment, fresh-baked goods, games, live music, and great food. “There are a few new additions to this year’s event that will make it even more fun for the family,” said Marketing Director, Sara Kelsch, “We are holding our first ‘Applefest 5k Fun Run’, which will start at Buckstop Junction on Sunday morning, September 23. We also have ‘The Voice’ contestant Blind Joe performing on Saturday, cupcake decorating with ‘Karmin’s Kitchen’ for the kids, an inflatable obstacle course, and much more!” But, what really makes Applefest so great? Is it the charming small-town atmosphere? The apple pie eating contest? Or the countless booths of fresh apple pies, caramel apples, ciders, and other fall treats? Most people would agree the best part of Applefest is the combination of a family fun event while helping to make a difference to those on their cancer journey. All proceeds from Applefest benefit the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation which provides an amazing array of services to help those going through cancer treatment. With these funds, the Bismarck Cancer Center is able to offer complimentary services including transportation and lodging assistance, spiritual counseling, support groups, nutritional care, survivorship care plans, massage and physical therapy. “What began as a way to bring the community together to lend support to cancer survivors has grown into a family tradition to attend year after year,” said Amy Gross, Executive Director at the Bismarck Cancer Center. Come join the fun with your family! Check out www.applefest.org for more information.

APPLEFEST SCHEDULE 2018 Saturday, September 22 – 11:00am – 6:00pm 11:00am Flag Raising Ceremony *Anthem sung by Elks Men’s Choir 11:15 Mylo Hutzenbuhler hotel 12:00pm Parade 12:30 ‘My Fix’ Performance music tent 1:00-5:30 Fermented Orchard Beer/Wine Gardens 1:00 BHS ‘New Gen’ Jazz Choir church 2:00 Mylo Hutzenbuhler hotel 2:30 Prairie Road music tent 3:00 Northern Plains Ballet hotel 3:15 Legacy Jazz Choir church 4:00 North Dakota Beer and Wine Tasting hotel (21 and older – $5 entrance fee) 4:30 ‘Blind Joe’ Performance music tent Sunday, September 23 – 11:00am – 4:00pm 9:00am 5k Applefest Fun Run buckstop junction 11:00 Flag Raising Ceremony *Anthem sung by Brianna Helbling 11:15 Yoga hotel 12:00pm Parade 12:00 ‘Brianna Helbling & the Outsiders’ Performance music tent 12:15 ‘Braveheart’ Performance church 12:30 Kids Cupcake Decorating with Karmin’s Kitchen hotel 1:00- 4:00 Fermented Orchard Beer/Wine Gardens 1:00 Johnny Vincent bake sale area 1:15 Apple Pie Eating Contest hotel porch 2:00 Slime Decorating Station hotel porch 2:00 Savanah Benz, Performance hotel All day activities * Kids’ Carnival Games, Face Painting, and Petting Zoo * Paintball, Mini Golf, and Inflatables * Bake Sale, Apple Cider Press, Apple Fries, and a Variety of Delicious Cuisine

* Musical Entertainment * Arts and Crafts Sale * Gem and Mineral Demonstrations * Tractor Show