NAPPANEE, Ind.-We are a little over a week away from the first day of Fall. The city of Nappanee is getting ready for the season early with the start of their 42nd annual Apple Festival Thursday at 5 P.M.

There will be carnival rides, two stages of entertainment, more than 150 exhibitors and Indiana's largest 7 foot baked apple pie that weighs in at 600 pounds! 

Admission to the festival is free.

ABC 57's Julia Palazzo spoke with festival organizers and has a preview below:

For a schedule of events, click HERE.