CLARKSVILLE, MO. — From vendors to vittles and tunes to tours, Clarksville Applefest is a feast for the senses.

The 46th annual event, sponsored by the Clarksville Community Chamber of Commerce, takes place Oct. 12 and 13.

“The entire event is my favorite,” said event chairman Joanna Brock. “The festival brings the crowds to everyone’s benefit.”

There is one big change this year. Saturday’s 10 a.m. parade will start at the firehouse and go north on Highway 79 past The Apple Shed and end in the downtown area.

Chamber event chairman Joanna Brock said the decision was made “in hopes that the downtown stores can benefit in sales.” At one time, the parade followed the same route, but in recent years it has gone south on Highway 79.

Parade grand marshal is Jerry Manfredonia, who organized the Christmas tree lighting ceremony last year.

Everything else that everyone remembers is pretty much the same.

Thirty-nine vendors will offer 60 booths inside The Apple Shed. Among the items will be hand-sewn aprons, corn bags, dish towels, doll clothes, fleece blankets, pillows, pot holders and quilted, wool and crocheted offerings.

There will also be baby bottles, sippy cups, tumblers, ceramics, bath bombs, scrubs, soaks, soaps, glass ornaments, suncatchers, jewelry, wood crafts, clothing and home décor items.

Meals also will be plentiful, with two large food trucks and other vendors. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars also will host dinners. Items available in town will include barbecue kabobs, chicken on a stick, pulled pork, nachos, tenderloins, chili, corn dogs, fish and pizza.

The menu will be rounded out with baked goods, cookies, breads, pies, honey fudge, cakes, jellies, apple butter, homemade ice cream and beverages.

“Plan on eating too much because the choices are endless,” said Brock, who will still manage to play the organ for three church services Sunday.

There will be a Battle of the Bands on Howard Street starting at 11 a.m. Saturday. The baby contest is at the Shed at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, with registration at 11:15. The queen crowning takes place at 1 p.m. The Clarksville Library is hosting a book sale Saturday and there will be yard sales around town.

On Sunday, entertainment will be provided at the Shed stage by Jesse Vaughn.

A chance to see unique views of the Mississippi River will happen during tours at Lock and Dam 24.

Also taking place both days is the 50th annual Raintree Arts Council Art Exhibit and Judged Competition at the Shed.

More information is available by going to Visit Clarksville Mo Chamber or Clarksville Applefest on Facebook.