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- Parade of Carrozas (float parade) — Communities, schools and clubs build these over-the-top apple-themed floats; it’s bright, loud and charmingly grassroots. Floats, marching bands and costume groups snake through the streets, which gives you a real sense of local pride and a perfect photo op without needing a ticketed event.
- Coronation of the National Apple Queen — This is less about glamor and more about tradition: local customs, speeches, folk music and a bit of pageantry that celebrates the region’s identity. It’s a window into how the town ties agriculture, community and culture together.
- Main stage concerts and folk performances — A mix of national pop/rock acts and regional folk ensembles share the same big outdoor stage. You get polished shows one moment and raw, spirited folk
- Parade of Carrozas (float parade) — Communities, schools and clubs build these over-the-top apple-themed floats; it’s bright, loud and charmingly grassroots. Floats, marching bands and costume groups snake through the streets, which gives you a real sense of local pride and a perfect photo op without needing a ticketed event.
- Coronation of the National Apple Queen — This is less about glamor and more about tradition: local customs, speeches, folk music and a bit of pageantry that celebrates the region’s identity. It’s a window into how the town ties agriculture, community and culture together.
- Main stage concerts and folk performances — A mix of national pop/rock acts and regional folk ensembles share the same big outdoor stage. You get polished shows one moment and raw, spirited folk dancing the next. (Personal favorite: the folk sets — they’re honest, contagious, and you’ll find yourself clapping along.)
- Gastronomy and apple tasting stalls — Sidra (local cider), empanadas with apple chutney, pies, jams and creative street-food takes on the apple dominate the food scene. It’s the best place to try regional flavors focused around the fruit that fuels the festival.
- Agricultural expo and artisan market — Think demonstration orchards, packing-tech displays, tractor exhibits and stalls selling local crafts and fresh produce. It’s where the festival’s heart meets its economy — useful for seeing how apple production actually shapes daily life here.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.