Apple Butter & Fall Festival
The Apple Butter and Fall Festival will have all your favorite apple butter goodies and adds the Oktoberfest vibes of pumpkin patch, inflatable bounce activities, food trucks, live music, and a local beer and wine tent! There will be activities for every age to enjoy. Take a hayride through camp property and try fresh apple butter made on site. When you get hungry, taste the homemade bean soup cooked over the fire, fresh baked goods, and a variety of food truck offerings. Hang around for some music while the kids play in the children’s area.
There is no need to register; food and activities are set at a reasonable price. Your support of this festival will help us provide camperships at HopeWood Pines. We hope to see you there!
Site
HopeWood Pines
Date
October 12, 2025
Noon – 5:00 pm
Admission
Free
Ages
Activities for all ages
Activities
- Children’s activity area
- Inflatable bounce activities
- Local vendors
- Food and refreshments
- Food trucks
- Beer and wine tent
- Games
- Freshly made apple butter
- Gaga ball
- Hayrides
- Hiking
- Music
- Nature activities
What is a campership?
At our annual Apple Butter Festival, we raise funds for camp scholarships (camperships). Your support can make a big difference — $590 can send a child to summer camp, and $2,235 can send a family of four to camp at Luther.
Last year, thanks to your generosity, 269 campers were able to attend camp. Help us make camp accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Every contribution matters — thank you for your support!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! For the day of the festival, volunteers are needed to provide:
- Activity support including face painting, crafts, games, and projects
- Food support including serving and cooking
- General support including setup, parking lot greeters, cashiers, and help with the auctions
Volunteers can choose to arrive either on Friday evening or Saturday morning. Free lodging is available for volunteers who stay over Friday or Saturday nights.
Feel free to contact our office with any questions you may have about volunteering:
Phone: (419) 864-8030
Email: pines@hopewoodoutdoors.org
You can contact our office at:
Phone: (419) 864-8030
Email: pines@hopewoodoutdoors.org