Stop by the Children's Area for all-day activities geared toward our youngest Applebutter Fest visitors.   In recent years, we've had jugglers, ventriloquists, puppeteers, costumed storytellers, and clowns, who make balloon animals, paint faces, and apply temporary hair color.  Seating is provided (chairs, benches, and/or straw bales). 

Here's the schedule for 2018.

10 a.m. and Noon
Mike Hemmelgarn
High-energy comedy juggler and ventriloquist with a splash of magic and balloons

11 a.m.
Matt and Jeff
Jugglers

1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Joe Lyons
Comedy magician and puppeteer with a dazzling family magic show featuring amazing magical feats, bringing wonder, amazement and smiles to the audience.

2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Enchanting Entertainers
Professional storytellers Laurie Skowronski and Kim Hohlbein, in costume, present family-oriented and kid-friendly interactive stories, songs, chants and games.

1-5 p.m.
Happy, the Clown
Happy will be providing activities all afternoon such as face painting, balloon animals and temporary hair coloring.
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10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Captain Swordfish
​The strolling magic pirate will be providing kid-friendly entertainment throughout the day.

Interested in performing for children at the Fest? The Committee previews acts for consideration.

If you are interested in performing with the Children's Area, please complete the Contact Form at the bottom of this page.

Please provide a brief description of your act.  Include a schedule of events where you will appear in the coming months so a committee member can attend your performance.

The Children's Area at the Applebutter Fest is sponsored by Wood County Hospital and organized by the Grand Rapids Arts Council.