The Program for 2010 is now available from local outlets, pick yours up now! or download a copy here
Friday 5th March
7:30pm onwards	Art Show Opening ANA Hall All welcome to attend the opening night. Prizes awarded to a range of categories including best local subject and people's choice award. Junior and senior sections. Entries to be submitted by mid February. Artwork required by early March. For information contact George Milford: 5474 2426
6:30pm - 9:30pm	Top 40 Apple iParty Leisure Centre Presented by Freeza. Hip Hop and Breakdance competitions. Drug and alcohol free event. Ages 10-18yrs and families are welcome.
Saturday 6th March
10am - 5pm	Art Show ANA Hall Small entry fee. Artwork available for purchase.
10am - 5pm	Street Market High St Lots of local produce, new season apples, apple juice, toffee apples, local wines, craft stalls and amusements for the kids. Fundraising event for Harcourt Valley Primary School. Contact Sharon Blake for bookings: 0438 010 309
10am - 5pm	Fruit Growers Tent James Park Apple display and tasting - more than a dozen varieties. Local Growers available to share their knowledge. Delicious Apple Recipe Book available for purchase.
10am	Apple Pie Entries Fruit Growers Tent Apple Pies that are in the competition are due at the tent by 10am. Come and have a look at all the different entries for this year.
10:30am - 11am	Belly Dancers Main Stage area Come and join in the fun with these entertaining performers.
11am - 3pm	Tea House ANA Hall Choose from a wonderful array of homemade cakes and slices with a hot or cold drink.
11:30am	Official Opening Main Stage area Harcourt Valley Primary School Choir singing National Anthem. Acknowledgement of Apple Royalty
12pm - 12:30pm	Thompson Foundry Band Main Stage area A staple of the Applefest and enjoyment for all ages.
12:30pm	Street Parade High Street This years theme "Our Future". See a colourful display of floats, dancers, bands and the Apple Royalty. Also including a fantasic display of local machinary from the orchards. Assembly Point: Buckley Street and High Street at midday Contact Paul Mizzi: 0409 229 331
1pm	Apple Pie Baking Competition Judging categories of professional, amateur and student. Judges: To be announced
1pm - 4pm	Harcourt Idol Main Stage area All talent welcome. Group performances also welcomed. Age groups apply. Small entry fee. Prizes and medals up for grabs.
1:15pm - 1:45pm	Castlemaine Highland Pipe Band James Park Great entertainment from these wonderful performers, great for all ages.
2pm & 3pm	Apple Pie Eating Competition - Heats Main Stage area Get in early! Heats are running at local pubs from late January. Only 2 heats today. Contact Paul Mizzi: 0409 229 331.
2pm - 2:30pm	Clan McLeod Pipe Band James Park Great entertainment from these wonderful performers, great for all ages.
4pm	Apple Pie Eating Competition Finals Main Stage area Who will knock out last years champion?
5:30pm - 6:30pm	Free Entertainment James Park Get together before the night's activities and enjoy the afternoon.
6:30pm onwards	Opera in the Park High Street Fun night for all the family with entertainment from Quattro Voci. $10 entry. Food on sale from vendors. Great evening to enjoy some music and catch up with the community.
Sunday 7th March
8am register 9am start	Family Fun Run/Walk Opp BP Servo 4km or 7km course. Minimal entry fee. Medals and prizes for winners. Male and female, senior and junior categories.
9am	Open Air Church Service Main Stage area All welcome.
10am - 4pm	Art Show ANA Hall Small entry fee. Artwork available for purchase.
10am - 4pm	Fruit Growers Tent James Park Apple display and tasting - more than a dozen varieties. Local Growers available to share their knowledge. Delicious Apple Recipe Book available for purchase.
10am onwards	Buy Swap and Sell Wright St, between High St and Buckley St Come and buy, sell or swap your unwanted treasures or find one for yourself. Small fee to set up a stall.
10:30am	Pet Parade Main Stage area Categories of competition. Prizes donated from local businesses.
11am	Fun Run Presentations Main Stage area come and see the fittest participants.
11am - 3pm	Tea house with live entertainment Main Stage area Senior Citizens free tea/coffee with seniors card. Come and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.
11:15am	Harcourt Famous Ferret Race James Park Sponsored by Tonks Bros. Challenging course with obstacles to test your ferret.
1pm	Bike Rally Join in the fun of riding your bike around the wonderful Harcourt Valley. Free entry. All welcome! Starting opposite the BP servo.
2pm onwards	Entertainment at The Tavern Harcourt Tavern Finish your day at the Harcourt Tavern with live entertainment for all to enjoy. Lunches available in the lounge, spit roast from 4pm
Monday 8th March
11am - 3pm	Community Picnic James Park Bring a salad or dessert to share. Spit roast and sausages provided. Come and meet the rest of the community and join in some fun games and competitions.