Two-day Johnny Appleseed Festival kicks off in Lisbon on Saturday
LISBON The community of Lisbon will be kicking off its 57th Johnny Appleseed Festival beginning on Saturday.
According to information from both the Lisbon Chamber of Commerce website and the Johnny Appleseed Festival Facebook page, over 50 vendors will be in attendance.
In addition to vendors, food trucks will be throughout downtown Lisbon, and some participating businesses are offering drink specials.
Parking, according to Lisbon Mayor Peter Wilson's Facebook page, is available at the parking lot on South Jefferson Street, or parking lots at the Lisbon Presbyterian Church, 111 East Chestnut Street, or at the Lisbon Methodist Church, 114 East Washington Street.
Events, performances, contests and more will be happening across two days in downtown Lisbon.
Saturday, September 20
- 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Firemen's All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at the Lisbon Fire Hall, 113 South Jefferson Street
- 9:45 a.m. Line-up for Parade at McKinley Elementary School, 441 East Chestnut Street
- 10:45 a.m. Grand Parade begins
- Noon to 7 p.m. Quilt show at the train station
- Noon Crowning of the 2025 Little Miss Apple Blossom and Little Mister Apple Bud at the Main Stage
- Noon to 4 p.m. Classic Car Show at JMullen Motors
- Noon to 8 p.m. Lisbon Historical Society at 119 East Washington Street
- 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Abbey Road at the Second Stage
- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Appleseed's Got Talent Contest at the Main Stage
- 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dennis Regling at the Second Stage
- 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Chris Garcia Dance at the Main Stage
- 4 p.m. Apple Pie Baking Contest at the Gazebo
- 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. McLaughlin's Martial Arts Demonstration at the Main Stage
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Laura Miller & Vince at the Second Stage
- 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rust Valley Revival at the Main Stage
- 7 p.m. Social Stompers at the Main Stage
- 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mike Webb at the Second Stage
- 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Against The Wind at the Main Stage
Sunday, September 21
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lisbon Assembly of God Church Service at the Main Stage
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Leanne Binder at the Main Stage
- Noon to 12:30 p.m. Michael Griffin Magician at the Second Stage
- Noon to 6 p.m. Quilt Show at the train station
- Noon to 6 p.m. Lisbon Historical Society at 119 East Washington Street
- 1:30 p.m. Queen's Luncheon at the Lisbon United Methodist Church, 114 East Washington Street
- 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Great JAF Duck Race
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Dave & Casie at the Second Stage
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mike Cunningham at the Main Stage
- 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Michael Griffin Magician at the Second Stage
- 4 p.m. Apple Sack Fashion Contest at the Main Stage
- 5 p.m. Announcements, September Business of the Month Presentation, Crowning of the 2025-2026 JAF Queen and Attendant
- 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Empty Bottles Band at the Second Stage
- 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wrangler Band at the Main Stage
