Julian Fall Apple Harvest
Date: 10/1 - 10/31/2004
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.
The Facts
Julian Chamber of Commerce
2129 Main St, Julian
Hours: 10am-4pm daily
General information: 760-765-1857 or www.julianca.com
Harvest Events
| 10/2 - 10/30 | Triangle Club's Old Time Melodrama - Town Hall
Don't miss the Julian Floozies perform "Drusilla's Dilemma or Burned at the Stake." 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 (no Halloween perfomance)
Admission: adults, $5; children, $2
Location & information: 2129 Main St., 760-765-1857
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| 9/23 - 11/30 | Dawn Kirk Crafters Fall Arts & Crafts Show -Town Hall
Art lovers will delight in a variety of hand-crafted items on display from local artists.
Hours: 10am-4pm daily
Admission: free
Location & information: 2129 Main St., 760-765-1857
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| 10/9 & 10/10 | Oktoberfest - Valley Independent Bank
Celebrate the change of seasons with festivities that are sure to please the whole family! Enjoy traditional German-style food, drink and live music plus, clowns and face painting for the kids.
Hours: 10am-4pm
Admission: free
Location & information: parking lot of bank at 4th & Main St.; 760-765-1857
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| 10/9 & 10/16 | Wine Tasting/ Artists of the Month - Helga O. Art Center
Sample award-wining wines in the tasting room of Orfila Winery and view oil paintings and watercolors of featured local artists in the Art Center
Hours: 2-6pm
Admission: free
Location & information: 4470 Highway 8, Wynola; 760-765-0101
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| 10/19 - 10/24 | Laguna Mountain Rendezvous - Santa Isabel
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
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Unique Tours
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; 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.
Great Accommodation Offerings
Butterfield Bed & Breakfast Inn - rates starting from $130.00 based on availability
Located in the quaint historic district of Julian, the Butterfield sits on an ivy-covered hillside and is
surrounded by majestic cedar and oak trees. The inn, located within walking distance of the town,
offers 5 beautifully decorated rooms, three of which have wood-burning fireplaces. A country gourmet
breakfast as well as special afternoon treats are served. All guest rooms have private bathrooms and
cable television.
Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino - rates starting from $83.00 based on availability
Quality Suites San Diego - rates starting from $85.00 based on availability
Staybridge Suites Carmel Mountain - rates starting from $109.95 based on availability
Hot Tip
A unique and memorable balloon flight from California Dreamin' Balloon Adventures is sure to take your vacation getaway to new heights!
Sunrise Mountain-Valley Balloon Adventure - experience the splendor of a mountain sunrise as you float over the hills of wine country Temecula. Local winery tours always a great way to spend the rest of the day. Daily flights.
Sunset Pacific Coastal Experience - this amazing sunset flight offers a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean, coastal bluffs of Del Mar and mountains bordering the Borrego Desert. On a clear day, the Coronado Islands may be visible. Daily flights.
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