Applications are being accepted for the 23rd annual Haywood County Apple Harvest Festival for artists, crafters and craft demonstrators. The festival will be 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, on Main Street in Downtown Waynesville.

The festival, which celebrates the harvest season in Haywood County, features handmade arts and crafts, apples and apple products for sale. The festival also includes food vendors of all types, educational and informational booths, authentic mountain music, mountain dance groups and recreational activities. Attendance is estimated at 35,000.

The deadline for applications is Sept. 2. Booth space assignments will be announced after Oct. 4. Applications are available at 828.456.3021 or by visiting www.haywood-nc.com.