Applebutter Fest brings thousands of visitors to Grand Rapids.  On that day, our Village is a very busy place and we understand that the Fest can inconvenience some of our residents. 

We greatly appreciate the continued support of our residents for this annual event that brings many benefits to our community.   Thank you!
The Village of Grand Rapids has instituted the following regulations for Applebutter Fest:
  • ​The entire Village is closed to vehicular traffic from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 8th.  All non-residents will be directed to Applebutter Fest parking lots.  Shuttle bus service and handicapped accessible vans are available from the parking lots into the Village.
  • Front Street between Beaver Street and West Street is closed from 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 7th until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 8th.
  • The River Bridge (Route 295) is closed to vehicular traffic other than emergency units and shuttle bus service from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 8th.  The Bridge remains open to pedestrians.
  • Village residents may enter the Village from the East on Route 65 to Sycamore and Fourth Street, from the South on Pratt Lane to Third Street, or from the West on Route 65 to Pratt Lane.  They must present a valid driver’s license that shows a Village address or an official Village-supplied parking pass that shows the resident's Village address to enter.
  • Questions and concerns should be directed to the Village of Grand Rapids at information@grandrapidsohio.com