Since 1967, one of Missouri's most popular festivals has been held on the courthouse square each year in Mt. Vernon on the second weekend of October. The main attraction is apple butter, cooked using century-old methods in huge copper kettles over open fires. That craft is demonstrated on the southeast corner of the courthouse lawn starting shortly after dawn and continuing until early- to mid- afternoon each day of the festival. Booth hours are 9am - 6pm on Friday & Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sunday. The sale of apple butter has helped fund numerous charitable projects. Over 350 booths feature hand-crafted items with craftsmen demonstrating their work, games and food, from caramel apples to roasted peanuts. Your first stop at the festival should be the Chamber of Commerce's information booth.

Apple Butter Makin' Days is on the 2nd weekend of October.

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For more information please contact the Mt. Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 373, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712, 417-466-7654, or chamber@mtvchamber.com.. Or click on this link for more information from the Mt. Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.mtvchamber.com