Casey County Apple Festival

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Food & DrinkLiberty
Dates24–26 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkThe festival's signature attraction is
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Casey County Apple Festival in Liberty

The Casey County Apple Festival is a weekend event held the last full weekend of September in downtown Liberty, Kentucky, running since 1974 and reaching its 50th anniversary. The festival is known for a massive apple-pie bake-off using around 50 bushels of Granny Smith apples, alongside craft vendors, live music, and a carnival.

Casey County, Kentucky, has built its identity in part around apple growing, and in 1974 the community formalized that connection with a festival designed to celebrate the harvest each fall in downtown Liberty, the county seat.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's signature attraction is genuinely singular: an apple-pie bake-off that produces a world-record-scale pie built from roughly 50 bushels of Granny Smith apples, a feat of communal baking that has become the event's defining image since its 1974 founding

02

The mystery stays covered

Reaching its 50th annual staging, the festival draws roughly 200 vendors selling arts, crafts, food, and flea-market goods into downtown Liberty, a genuinely large footprint for a small Casey County seat

03

The city starts moving

The combination of youth and children's contests, a parade, and a carnival alongside the pie spectacle gives the festival a broad, multi-generational appeal built entirely around the region's apple harvest

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's defining tradition is the massive apple-pie bake-off

Water and renewal

Living ritual

using approximately 50 bushels of Granny Smith apples to produce a world-record-scale pie

The sacred route

Living ritual

a feat that has anchored the event since its founding and become synonymous with Casey County's identity as an apple-growing region

The local code

Living ritual

Children's and youth contests carry forward a broader small-town Kentucky festival tradition of community-wide

Tradition 5

Living ritual

all-ages participation

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

24–26 September 2026

Getting around

Arrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.

What to wear

Casual outdoor fall clothing. Late September in south-central Kentucky is typically mild, though evenings can turn cool, so light layers work well.

Safety

Casey County Apple Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Liberty you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map39.25 N, 94.42 WOpen in Google Maps

Liberty, KY

Nearest airportMCI — Kansas City
TransportArrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Liberty you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Liberty via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Liberty, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearCasual outdoor fall clothing. Late September in south-central Kentucky is typically mild, though evenings can turn cool, so light layers work well.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Casey County Apple Festival?

Casey County Apple Festival is listed for 24–26 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Casey County Apple Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Liberty, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Liberty, KY

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLcaseycountyapplefestival.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates24–26 September 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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