Applefest Visitor and Vendor Contests!

We will be hosting a few contests that visitors can participate in, to win big and make Applefest even more fun!

We will be hosting a few contests that visitors can participate in, to win big and make Applefest even more fun!

1. Find the Apple Guy!

#findappleguy2025 on Facebook and Instagram

Can you find our Apple Guy?!

We will be placing a large printed sign of the Apple Guy at vendor booths all around Applefest.

Post a photo of the Apple Guy illustration on your Facebook and/or Instagram with the hashtag: #foundappleguy2025

You’ll be entered in a random drawing to win a gift card!

Eligibility:
– Open to individuals aged 13 and older.
– Participants must reside in the United States.
– Employees, vendors, and sponsors of Applefest are not eligible to win.

How to Enter:
1. Find the Apple Guy illustration with the hashtag #foundappleguy2025 at vendor tents during Applefest.
2. Take a photo of the illustration.
3. Post the photo to Facebook and/or Instagram with the hashtag #foundappleguy2025

Entry Limit:
– Each participant may submit up to 2 entries (one on Facebook, one on Instagram).

Submission Requirements:
– Photos must include the Apple Guy illustration and the hashtag #foundappleguy2025
– Posts must be set to “public” to qualify, otherwise, we will not be able to see them.
Refer to this article from Facebook on how to turn a post’s audience to public:
https://www.facebook.com/help/233739099984085/

Winner Selection:
– One winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries.
– The winner will be announced on 10/6/2025. In the event of excess entries, the announcement may be delayed.

Prize:
– A gift card to be determined!

Content Usage Rights:
– By entering, participants grant Applefest permission to share their submitted image on Applefest’s social media, website, and any future marketing materials.

Platform Disclaimer:
– This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram.

Liability Release:
– Please be careful! Be aware of your surroundings and personal belongings while taking the picture! Applefest is not responsible for technical issues, lost entries, or any other errors that may occur on the social media platform that you submit the image on. Do not attempt to email, direct message, or direct mail your submission.

2. Franklin Applefest Photo Contest

#franklinapplefestphotocontest2025 on Facebook and Instagram

Submit your best visitor photo of Applefest to either Facebook or Instagram for a chance to win.

Eligibility:
– Open to individuals aged 13 and older.
– Participants must reside in the United States.
– Employees, vendors, and sponsors of Applefest are not eligible to win.

How to Enter:
1. Take a photo that captures the spirit of Applefest 2025.
2. Post the photo on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #franklinapplefestphotocontest2025

Entry Limit:
– Each participant may submit up to 1 entry. Either one (1) entry on Facebook, or one (1) entry on Instagram.

Submission Requirements:
– Photos must include the hashtag #franklinapplefestphotocontest2025
– Posts must be set to “public” to qualify, otherwise, we will not be able to see them.
Refer to this article from Facebook on how to turn a post’s audience to public:
https://www.facebook.com/help/233739099984085/

Judging Criteria:
An anonymous panel of judges will select the winner based on:
– Creativity
– Quality
– How well the photo represents the spirit of Applefest

Winner Announcement:
– The winner will be announced on Facebook and Instagram with their winning photo on 10/12/2025.

Prize:
– A gift card to be determined!

Content Usage Rights:
– By entering, participants grant Applefest permission to share their submitted images on Applefest’s social media, website, and any future marketing materials.

Platform Disclaimer:
– This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram.

3. Food Vendor Crowd Favorite

Vote for your favorite food vendor!

Vote for your favorite food vendor from Applefest 2025.

Eligibility:
– Open to all attendees of Applefest 2025.
– Employees, vendors, and sponsors of Applefest are not eligible to vote.

How to Enter:
1. Visit the official Applefest website.
2. Complete the Google Form to cast your vote for your favorite food vendor.

Entry Limit:
– Each participant may cast 1 vote.

Winner Selection:
– The food vendor with the most votes will be declared the winner.

Voting Period:
– Voting closes at midnight on 10/17/2025.

Winner Announcement:
– The winning food vendor is currently scheduled to be announced on Facebook and Instagram on 10/18/2025.

Prize:
– The winning food vendor will receive the title of Food Vendor Crowd Favorite 2025 and recognition on Applefest’s social media and website.

-They will be featured on a special blog that showcases the winner of the contest. They may submit images of their food, a brief history, and links to their social media/website.

4. Craft Vendor Crowd Favorite

Vote for your favorite Craft Vendor!

Vote for your favorite craft vendor from Applefest 2025.

Eligibility:
– Open to all attendees of Applefest 2025.
– Employees, vendors, and sponsors of Applefest are not eligible to vote.

How to Enter:
1. Visit the official Applefest website.
2. Complete the Google Form to cast your vote for your favorite craft vendor.

Entry Limit:
– Each participant may cast 1 vote.

Winner Selection:
– The craft vendor with the most votes will be declared the winner.

Voting Period:
– Voting closes at midnight on 10/17/2025.

Winner Announcement:
– The winning craft vendor will be announced on 10/18/2025.

Prize:
– The winning craft vendor will receive the title of Craft Vendor Crowd Favorite 2025 and recognition on Applefest’s social media and website.

-They will be featured on a special blog that showcases the winner of the contest. They may submit images, and a brief history and links to their social media/website