GREENE – As foliage begins to blush along the tree lines marking the launch of yet another beautiful fall in Chenango County, a quintessential event will be well under way to help ring some festive autumn spirit.
This upcoming Saturday, September 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the smells of the season and an assemblage of various craft and vendors will take center stage at the twenty-eighth year of the Greene Applefest.
The event which typically sees upwards of 15,000 attendants is sponsored again this year by the First United Methodist Church of Greene, the event sets the tone for the change of seasons, and serves as a swift reminder that the holiday season is not far off.
Back by popular demand, the Chenango County Habitat for Humanity (CCHH) be set-up at the Ball Flats with their brand “heavy metal” sport – the Habitat Skillet Toss.
The ever popular competition of both brawn and technique has gained steam over the years and is a fun way to raise funding for the CCHH house builds.
No matter how the skillet is tossed, distance is king.
The specially fabricated and weighted 3 ½ pound steel skillet may seem like a straight forward affair, but all it takes is one toss to understand the challenge that Applefest regulars look forward to every fall.
Different techniques and the steel skillet’s aerodynamic behavior are involved in the resulting tossing distance, and hardhats are available if desired.
The nominal charge is just $1 per two tosses – a small price to pay for a chance at immortality. Donations are also gladly accepted.
Apple cider pressing demonstrations, all hand-made artisan crafters, live entertainment, food stands, pumpkin painting and all day games for children will be available all day.
A pie sale will also be held during the event for those looking to stock up for holiday meals.
There is no admission or parking fee, and activities will run throughout the day.
For more information, visit the Applefest website at fumcgreene.com.