Julian Apple Festival Celebrates 100 Years Oct. 3-4, 2009

Julian, Calif.--The historic mountain town of Julian in San Diego’s East County is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Apple Days Festival on October 3 – 4, 2009.

The Apple Days Festival is part of Julian’s famed annual fall harvest, which occurs mid-September through mid-November and celebrates the award-winning apples that helped Julian prosper after a short-lived gold rush in the late 1800s. As the apples ripen for a milestone 100th harvest, now is the perfect time to plan your fall escape.

Julian provides a wonderful San Diego daytrip or weekend getaway with a scenic countryside setting, stunning Victorian architecture, century-old stores, romantic B&Bs and other well-preserved landmark reminders of its colorful past. Also, its colorful fall foliage and award-winning apple pies and ciders are certain to please visitors seeking a much-needed diversion this autumn.