Let’s Talk About More Than Just Apples!

🎙️ Episode 5: Let's Talk About More Than Just Apples! 

 

In this heartfelt episode of Elevated Eventure, host David Sauers sits down with Jeremiah Parsons from the Paintsville Tourism Association to celebrate one of Kentucky’s sweetest traditions: the Kentucky Apple Festival. 

Recorded live at the 2025 Southeast Festival and Events Association conference in Chattanooga, this conversation peels back the layers of a festival that began over 60 years ago when local farmers gathered at the courthouse steps to share their surplus apples. Today, that humble beginning has blossomed into a multi-day celebration rich with community, culture, and caramel-scented charm.

What you'll hear in this episode:
• The evolution of the Kentucky Apple Festival—from courthouse steps to full-blown spectacle
• Apple pie contests, fun runs, car shows, pageants, and more
• How local nonprofits use the festival to fundraise for vital programs
• Why Paintsville is a must-visit—featuring gems like Mountain Home Place Farm & the Country Music Highway Museum 🎶
• Jeremiah’s personal story, including how children’s theater and two inspiring mentors shaped his path to community leadership

📅 Save the Date:
The Kentucky Apple Festival is happening October 3–4, 2025 in Paintsville, KY!

🔗 Explore More:
Festival Website: kyapplefest.org
Tourism Info: paintsvilletourism.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyapplefest/

Whether you’re into food, music, heritage, or just good old-fashioned fun—this episode is a warm reminder of the magic that happens when a community comes together around something they love.

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