PAINTSVILLE & PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) — Two of Eastern Kentucky’s biggest fall festivals are getting ready to return in October, with several well-known performers scheduled to take the stage.

The Kentucky Apple Festival will be held October 1 through October 3 in downtown Paintsville.

Music will be a major part of this year’s festival, with Eastern Kentucky favorites Sundy Best performing Friday, October 2 at 9 p.m. on the Courthouse Stage. Country singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress will headline Saturday night at 9 p.m.

The Jenny Wiley Festival will follow the next week in downtown Prestonsburg, running October 7 through October 10.

Country singer Billy Dean is scheduled to perform Saturday, October 10 at 8:15 p.m. Dean is known for hits including “Somewhere in My Broken Heart,” “Billy the Kid” and “Only Here for a Little While.”

Festival organizers have also promoted an appearance by John Schneider, best known for playing Bo Duke on “The Dukes of Hazzard.” Schneider is expected to sing and take part in a meet-and-greet during the festival on Friday, October 9th.

Both festivals will also feature their traditional mix of vendors, food and community events, with additional schedule information expected as the events get closer.

For more information on dates, events, and times for the Apple Day Festival click here.

For more information on dates, events, and times for the Jenny Wiley Festival click here.