Fort Riley’s Fall Apple Day Festival returns Saturday, October 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival, which is free and open to the public, is the largest annual event at Fort Riley and serves as the military installation’s open house.
Community members can get an up-close look at military vehicles, watch demonstrations by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldiers, the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard, and military working dogs, and enjoy musical performances and kid-friendly activities. Food and beverages will be available for purchase and the Friends of the Fort Riley Museums will have Libbie Custer’s famous apple pie by the slice for sale.
New attractions this year include a mechanical bull ride and Zumba on the schedule for entertainment. Returning attractions from years past include the carriage rides provided by the CGMCG mule team, and all three types of aircraft used by the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade.
Visitors can park at Riley’s Community Center, 446 Seitz Ave., just off Huebner Road. Signs will direct visitors to the nearby festival grounds at Artillery Parade Field. No pets or outside alcohol are allowed at the festival.
Fort Riley’s Survivor Outreach Services will honor the fallen with a song and balloon release in front of the main stage at 10 a.m.
Visitors to Fort Riley who do not have a DoD ID card can stop by the Visitor Control Center (Exit 301 off I-70) to get a pass or apply online at https://home.army.mil/riley and click on the “Accessing Fort Riley” link. The visitor’s center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
A full schedule and map of Fall Apple Day will soon be available on the Fort Riley MWR website, https://riley.armymwr.com.
