Fall Apple Day Festival at Fort Riley

Apple Day is the largest annual festival at Fort Riley, with an average of 7,000 attendees. This free festival has events throughout the day on the Artillery Parade field and nearby areas.

Most years feature:

  • Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard Demonstrations
  • Static displays of helicopters, tanks, and other heavy equipment and machinery
  • Museum gift shop and other vendors
  • MWR and other informational booths
  • Activities and games for the kids
  • Food and beverage booths

Past EVENT PHOTOS

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Libby Custer's Apple Pies

The biggest attraction of the day is always the Fort Riley Historical Society and Friends of he Fort Riley Museum's tent serving Libby Custer's famous apple pies ​made from her secret recipe. These apple pies are renowned by residents of Fort Riley and the surrounding communities. Our recipe comes from the kitchen of a notable resident of Fort Riley, Libby Custer, wife of the famous General George Custer (who resided at Fort Riley from November 1866 to Spring 1867). It is a single-crust pie with a crumble topping. The money from pie sales will contribute to the efforts of preserving and maintaining the history of Fort Riley. 

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Apple Pie Pre-Sales

Apple pie pre-sales will be announced as we get closer to 2024 apple day.

Pre-sale Price: TBD
Pie at Apple Day: TBD

We will need many hands to make all the pies! If you would like to volunteer, please reach out! All volunteers will need to have a valid Food Handlers card. 

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Volunteering for the Fort Riley Historical Society

Volunteering for the Fort Riley Historical Society is a unique opportunity. We need many volunteers throughout the year to make our events successful! The organization is run solely by volunteers, thus making them an invaluable resource. For more information: 

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