Pateros hosts 72nd annual Apple Pie Jamboree

PATEROS – The 72nd annual Apple Pie Jamboree, the largest party of the year in town, once again features a lineup of fun events, delicious food, exciting races, good music, crafts, fundraisers, a raffle, a movie, fireworks, and more, all staring Friday evening, July 14, and running through Sunday afternoon, July 16.

New this year is a Cornhole Tournament at 5 p.m. opening night. Cornhole is defined as a lawn game where players or teams take turns throwing fabric bean bags at a raised, angled board with a hole in its far end. The new event is a fundraiser for next year’s swim lessons program. The entry fee is $10 per team with online registration at: form.jotform.com/231507975174159.

Event Schedule

Friday evening, July 14

Vendors set up as they arrive

5 p.m. Pie & Ice cream in the park

5 p.m. Cornhole Tournament

5 p.m. Sloppy Joe fundraiser for firefighters

7 p.m.Water Dog band at Sweet River Bakery

8-10 p.m. Kids crafts & movie

Saturday, July 15

All day: Vendors in the park

7 a.m. Color Run

7 a.m. Breakfast in the park

7 a.m. 3-on-3 basketball registration

8 a.m. 3-on-3 games begin

11 a.m. Parade

11:30 a.m. Pie & ice cream

11 a.m. Jet ski races

12:30 p.m. Story time in the park

1 p.m. Kids games

5 p.m. Sloppy Joe fundraiser for firefighters

7 p.m. APJ raffle concludes

7 p.m. Loose Change band at Sweet River Bakery

10 p.m. Fireworks

Sunday, July 16

Vendors in the park

9 a.m. Brunch volleyball team fundraiser

10 a.m. Brassworks Band at Sweet River Bakery

10 a.m. Jet ski races until 3 p.m.