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  Julian Fall Apple Harvest

Date: through 11/30/05

Experience this former gold-mining town's rustic Old West charm, beautiful mountain scenery and signature apple pies during the fall harvest season. Ripe for exploration, this picturesque destination offers gold mine tours, specialty shopping, horse-drawn carriage rides, historic walking tours, wine tasting at local wineries and, of course, everything apple! Harvest weekends are filled with special activities and entertainment for the entire family.


Other San Diego events to Fall for:
Fall Getaway Specials, Halloween Events at the Attractions, Kids' Free Days at the Zoo

The Facts

Julian Fall Apple Harvest Julian Chamber of Commerce
2129 Main St, Julian

Hours: 10am-4pm daily

General information: 760-765-1857 or www.julianca.com


Harvest Events

9/17 - 10/30 Julian Backcountry Wine Tasting Tour
Take a tour the backcountry in an open-air military vehicle, visit wineries, explore scenic roads and historic sites and enjoy a barbecue lunch

Hours: 11am-4pm, Friday to Sunday
Admission: $75 per person
Location & information: departures from Town Hall, 2129 Main St.; (760) 767-1232 or 866-6EXPLORE

9/23 - 11/30 Historic Comedy Skits
Get a glimpse of life in historic Julian as the Julian Doves and Desperados, Julian's own reenactment group, perform historic, comedy and gunfight skits.

Hours: Sundays, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm; weather permitting
Location & information: stage area at 2216 Main St.; 760-765-1857

9/23 - 11/30 Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Art lovers will delight in a variety of handcrafted items on display from local artists.

Hours: 10am-4pm daily
Admission: free
Location & information: Town Hall, 2129 Main St.; 760-765-1857

10/1 -10/30  Julian Fall Apple Harvest Triangle Club's Old Time Melodrama
Don't miss the Julian Floozies perform "The Banner Bandit or Double Trouble Was Her Plight" in this theatrical battle of good versus evil. Entertainment between scenes and a rousing community sing-along adds to the fun of this Julian tradition.

Hours: Fri, 7:15pm; Sat, 1:15pm & 7:15pm; & Sun, 1:15pm
Admission: adults, $8; children, $2
Location & information: Town Hall, 2129 Main St.; 760-765-1857

10/4-10/9 Laguna Mountain Rendezvous - Santa Ysabel
See history come alive in an authentic 1700s to 1840s Rocky Mountain Fur Traders' encampment. Watch demonstrations of primitive skills, cooking, toolmaking, tomahawk throwing, and blackpowder target shooting.

Hours: 8am - 6pm
Information & tickets: 619-390-0614 or www.homestead.com/laguna_mntn

10/8 -10/9 Oktoberfest
Celebrate the change of seasons with festivities that are sure to please the whole family! Enjoy traditional German-style bratwurst and beer, live oom-pah music plus clowns and face painting for the kids

Hours: 10am-4pm
Admission: free
Location & information: Rabo Bank parking lot at 4th & Main St.; 760-765-1857


Great Hotel Offerings

Ramada Inn & Conference Center - rates from $68.99 based on availability
Sycuan Resort & Casino - rates from $79 based on availability
Best Value Inn La Mesa - rates from $90 based on availability
Holiday Inn Express Mira Mesa - rates from $99 based on availability
Four Points Sheraton San Diego - rates from $101 based on availability
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central - rates from $101 based on availability
Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino - rates from $105 based on availability
Hampton Inn Kearny Mesa - rates from $107.10 based on availability


Hot Tip - Unique Tours

California Wolf Center Take a walk on the wild side and visit the California Wolf Center to learn more about the North American Gray Wolf. The program includes an educational slide show and a visit with the resident wolf packs. Tours: Saturday at 2pm; private tours can be arranged. Reservations required for all tours. Adults: $8; seniors: $5; kids (10 and under): $4. Information and reservations: 619-234-WOLF (9653), 760-765-0030 or www.californiawolfcenter.org

Catch a glimpse of the gold rush that drew settlers to Julian by taking a tour of Eagle and High Peak Mine. Guides will lead you through the intricate path of tunnels in the hard rock mine and share tales of the life of early residents of Julian. Open 10am-2pm daily. Information: 760-765-0036.

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