What started out as an apple stand in an old pole barn in 1991, The Apple Store eventually became housed in a freestanding building thanks to the Conner Prairie Alliance’s fundraising efforts. This year, The Apple Store will reopen on Tuesday, September 4 and will remain open through Sunday, November 4. Open Tuesdays through Sundays from 11am – 5pm, the ladies of the Alliance are excited to see former customers return and are anxious to continue to raise money for Conner Prairie’s educational programs.

“The ladies from the Alliance volunteer at The Apple Store throughout our fall season,” said Julie Smith, Conner Prairie Alliance president. “The Apple Store is well-known for our popular hand-dipped caramel apples. I encourage everyone to come by and watch the dipping and take some apples home!”

“We look forward to serving our many regular customers and welcome new faces of all ages to stop by the store,” she said.

To guarantee the freshest apples and cider, The Apple Store receives apple deliveries every Tuesday and Friday from Apple Works out of Trafalgar, Indiana. Apple Works grows over 50 varieties of apples so there are always new apples to try.

Among the fresh apples and sweet pasteurized apple cider, The Apple Store also carries hand-dipped caramel apples, fresh apple cider slushies and popcorn. Other seasonal treats available include holiday decorations, handmade Conner Prairie pottery, apple butter, jellies and jams and other gourmet food items.

The Apple Store will be offering fresh apple pies from Apple Works. These pies are homemade with only natural ingredients and no trans fats. Special orders will be accepted.

The Conner Prairie Alliance, a woman’s volunteer group and fundraising arm of the museum, operates the seasonal Apple Store at Conner Prairie. This passionate group is recognized at Conner Prairie for donating countless hours, hard work and valued funds to the museum. Since its inception 25 years ago, the Alliance has raised over $1 million for Conner Prairie’s educational programs and donates approximately 18,000 hours of volunteer service per year.

“Last year The Apple Store dipped over 10,000 caramel apples!” Smith said. “Visit The Apple Store this fall. A hand-dipped caramel apple is waiting for you!”

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