Johnny Appleseed
The gist
Johnny Appleseed festivals drew crowds in Fort Wayne, Lisbon and Mount Vernon this September.
Rain cut one festival's attendance in half and forced an early close.
How it unfolded
- Sep 19, 2026Fort Wayne's annual Johnny Appleseed Festival, in its 51-year history, is attended by a participant who dresses as Johnny Appleseed and hands out pencils and seed packets.
- Sep 20, 2026The 58th annual Johnny Appleseed Festival kicked off its first full day Saturday morning in Lisbon, Ohio, opening with a pancake breakfast.
- Sep 21, 2026The 51st annual Johnny Appleseed Festival in Fort Wayne, Ind., ended early this year; rain cut attendance in half.