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Fall’s best flavours. Kids at the cider press. Apples from your yard turned into community joy.This isn’t just one event—it’s a city-wide celebration of food, family, and fruit rescue.
Join Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton for 3 unforgettable Saturdays of apple pressing, youth-friendly workshops, and good old-fashioned orchard magic:
📍 Millhurst – Sept 6
At Sakaw Gardens, a community-grown space in SE Edmonton
🍎 Bike-powered apple crushing, preservation demos, kids at the press, orchard blessing, garden tours
📍 Riverdale – Sept 13
In the heart of Edmonton’s river valley at Riverdale Community League
🍎 Orchard blessing, food forest tours, cider tasting, apple pressing fun for all ages
📍 Avonmore – Oct 4
Hosted at Avonmore Community League Hall in southeast Edmonton
🍎 Apple butter demos, fruit leather making, hands-on skills for kids, cider pressing, orchard blessing
âžś Why We Celebrate the Apple
Each fall, Edmontonians gather not just to press apples—but to honour them. We bless the trees that feed us, give thanks for what the season brings, and teach kids that food isn’t just something you buy—it’s something you care for.
Our orchard blessing ceremony revives an ancient tradition called wassailing—where songs are sung to the trees, cider is poured at their roots, and joy is shared to call forth next year’s harvest. It’s silly. It’s soulful. And your kids will never forget it.
âžś Why Families Keep Coming Back
This may be the first official month-long Apple Cider Celebration, but our family pressing events have been a hit for years.
Children pedal the Apple Annihilator (our bike-powered fruit crusher), press juice, and sip the results right there. Families learn to preserve fruit, reduce waste, and discover how something as simple as an apple can create community.
The smell of warm cider fills the air. Spiced fruit leather cooks nearby. Minstrels strum medieval tunes on guitar and harp. You won’t just attend—you’ll feel immersed in the season.
🍎 What to Bring
âžś Picked apples (if you have them)
âžś A reusable mug for hot cider
âžś A tote or bucket of fruit to donate
Curiosity, cozy layers, and maybe a picnic blanket!
❤️ Volunteers Needed
We’re looking for 10 volunteers per event—help with setup, cider stations, or welcoming guests. Great for families, teens, or anyone who loves fall festivals. Reach out if you’d like to help make this celebration shine.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
5820 11A Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6L, Canada
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