Fort Riley Fall Apple Day Festival will be held Sept 24, 2022, and begins at 9 am. Enjoy one of the first fall days on the parade fields. This event benefits the Historical and Archaeological Society of Fort Riley with the sales from the Apple pies!
The largest festival on Fort Riley is almost here! Fort Riley Fall Apple Day Festival will be held Sept 24, 2022, and begins at 9 am. Spend time with over 7,000 of your friends and neighbors at this fun fall festival! The event benefits the Historical and Archaeological Society of Fort Riley.
The festivities take place on the Artillery and Cavalry Parade Fields and activities include a variety of vendors, the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard, helicopters, tanks, military dog demos, and variety of heavy equipment, and more! Visitors can also enjoy touring the museum gift shop and learning more about the rich history of Fort Riley, Kansas!
The highlight for everyone is the apple pie! The Historical and Archaeological Society of Fort Riley apple pies are beloved in the area and the recipe comes from a very notable former resident, Libby Custer. For the history buffs or Kansan, that last name will be very familiar. Libby is the wife of the famous General George Custer who resided at Fort Riley from November 1866 to Spring 1867.
Libby's Apple Pie recipe is still followed today by volunteers to are busy chopping apples, mixing spices, and rolling crusts to make this happen every year. The pie is a single-crust pie with a crumbly topping and they are absolutely delicious! The money raised from the pie sales benefits the Historical and Archaeological Society of Fort Riley!
Fort Riley apple pies are beloved in the area and the recipe comes from a very notable resident, Libby Custer. For the history buffs, that last name might be very familiar.
If you are interested in pre-ordering a pie, head to the Fall Apple Day Festival Facebook page here!
Below is also information about getting on to Fort Riley for the event. Even though this is a public event and the installation allows for visitors to attend there are still some guidelines to follow to make the process easier. Again, please see below the information from the Fall Apple Day Festival Facebook page and if you have additional questions message them or reach out to Fort Riley directly! It is truly a fun event for all and if you have never been to Fort Riley a great opportunity to see the beautiful buildings, learn more about the history and get to know our military community better!
"While the installation is open to the public for this event, visitors who do not have a valid DoD ID will require a pass. Anyone can apply online ahead of time at HTTPS://PASS.AIE.ARMY.MIL/RILEY, or can get a pass the day of the event by stopping by the Visitor Control Center (VCC) located just outside Henry Gate, exit 301, I-70. The VCC will be open from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information regarding accessing Fort Riley, please visit https://home.army.mil/riley/index.php/about/visitor-info "-Fall Apple Day Festival
