Good time had by all at 20th Apple Fest
GREENE — This year marked the 20th anniversary of Applefest. Despite the wet weather and occasional rain, the event played host to hundreds of pedestrians and vendors Saturday. “This is a community event. We are very happy to put this on every year,” said event director Alice Cobb.
This year had the presence of the two people credited for creating the idea of the first Applefest – Harry Davis and his wife Virginia. “We needed a way to generate some money and we knew you could do more with apples than any other fruit,” said Harry. The couple were crowned king and queen of the event and special thanks was offered to both of them by the Methodist church.
Applefest for the last 20 years has been sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Greene. A committee of about 15 volunteers help organize the event and about 100 more help bring it all together. The proceeds are taken by the Methodist Church and much of it is given to local religious charities.
Applefest was ripe with a variety of activities and vendors. One could enjoy horse riding, wagon rides or get a taste of a variety of autumn styled delights such as cider, apple butter and more. The members of the church home baked 826 pies and had almost 100 sold before they event even began, said Cobb. There were also 157 vendor locations at this year’s event. “Some vendors came all the way from the New York City area and all of them non-commercial vendors,” said Earl Howell. Earl and his wife Thanna Howell are responsible handling the vendors at Applefest. “It’s a family oriented festival with lots of activities. There is no charge for admission or parking, you can come down have a good time and a very cheap day,” said Earl.
Kara Boyce and her horse Velvet have been attending the festival for years and offer rides to both adults and children. “It’s going good, it’s a little rainy but we’re having fun,” she said.
Many of the vendors tend to be local sports teams trying to raise money. The Greene swim team has been coming to the event for the last six years. This year they are 7-0, undefeated. Coach Mike Platta said, “Each year the amount of (foot) traffic is phenomenal. This is our biggest fund raiser for the year we are lucky to have it.”
One distinct feature at this year’s Applefest were the wandering clowns. The Christian Clown Troop of Greene is a ministry that teaches its volunteers how to become clowns. The mimes are decoratively painted and dress and every symbol or color on them is deeply symbolic of religious meanings. They spend time at workshops and are trained on how to become a mime. Each individual designs his own unique costume.
The Greene Applefest is always held on the last Saturday of September.
“I’d thank everyone. Friendly people is what does it,” said Cobb.
This year had the presence of the two people credited for creating the idea of the first Applefest – Harry Davis and his wife Virginia. “We needed a way to generate some money and we knew you could do more with apples than any other fruit,” said Harry. The couple were crowned king and queen of the event and special thanks was offered to both of them by the Methodist church.
Applefest for the last 20 years has been sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Greene. A committee of about 15 volunteers help organize the event and about 100 more help bring it all together. The proceeds are taken by the Methodist Church and much of it is given to local religious charities.
Applefest was ripe with a variety of activities and vendors. One could enjoy horse riding, wagon rides or get a taste of a variety of autumn styled delights such as cider, apple butter and more. The members of the church home baked 826 pies and had almost 100 sold before they event even began, said Cobb. There were also 157 vendor locations at this year’s event. “Some vendors came all the way from the New York City area and all of them non-commercial vendors,” said Earl Howell. Earl and his wife Thanna Howell are responsible handling the vendors at Applefest. “It’s a family oriented festival with lots of activities. There is no charge for admission or parking, you can come down have a good time and a very cheap day,” said Earl.
Kara Boyce and her horse Velvet have been attending the festival for years and offer rides to both adults and children. “It’s going good, it’s a little rainy but we’re having fun,” she said.
Many of the vendors tend to be local sports teams trying to raise money. The Greene swim team has been coming to the event for the last six years. This year they are 7-0, undefeated. Coach Mike Platta said, “Each year the amount of (foot) traffic is phenomenal. This is our biggest fund raiser for the year we are lucky to have it.”
One distinct feature at this year’s Applefest were the wandering clowns. The Christian Clown Troop of Greene is a ministry that teaches its volunteers how to become clowns. The mimes are decoratively painted and dress and every symbol or color on them is deeply symbolic of religious meanings. They spend time at workshops and are trained on how to become a mime. Each individual designs his own unique costume.
The Greene Applefest is always held on the last Saturday of September.
“I’d thank everyone. Friendly people is what does it,” said Cobb.
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