Everything is in apple pie order for the 11th annual Applefest, presented by the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township. The ‘Fest is set for this Sat., Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the John Wesley Gandy Farmstead, 26 Tyler Road, (Route 616) in Greenfield. Built in 1815, the Gandy House is listed on both the State and the National Register of Historic Places.
Features of the Applefest include demonstrations by traditional craft artisans, children’s games, face painting, horseshoe pitching for children and adults, live music, and more. Your taste buds will blossom with baked shoppe pastries, fresh New Jersey apples, caramel apples, apple cider, grilled hot dogs, brauts, and baked beans.
Johnny Appleseed, portrayed by Jake Williams, will also be there reading his biography to the children.
Take a look into your cookbook and dig out your best recipe for the apple pie baking contest, which is open to children and adults. The Junior Division is for those ages 15 and under, while the Senior Division is open to those 16 and up. Take your prize pie, in a non-returnable pie pan, to the judging stand at 1 p.m.; judging begins at 2 p.m. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded. Judges for the apple pie baking contest include Tyson Merryman, owner/operator of the Tuckahoe Inn; Johnny Appleseed; and a guest judge.
There is no admission charge to the Applefest, and plenty of free parking is available. For further information, visit www. uppertwphistory.org, or email uppertwphistory@ yahoo.com, or phone 609-390-5656. The rain date for the event is Sunday, Oct. 16.
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Storytime at the Upper Township Library – Teeny-weeny storytime takes place on Wednesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., where tiny tots, from birth to two years old, can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, instruments, and much more.
Children ages three to five, are invited to hear stories, do a craft, get a coloring sheet, and enjoy a cookie on Wednesdays, from 10:40 to 11:40 a.m. Each story time will cover a different theme.
The presenter for both programs, which help to develop children’s language and social skills, is Kellie Large.
The Upper Branch is located at 2050 Route 631 in Petersburg.
For more information, call the Upper Branch at 609-628-2607, the Main Library at 609-463-6354, or visit www. cmclibrary.org and click on Events.
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For a complete list of upcoming events in the county go to the Herald calendar, in print and online, at www. capemaycountyherald .com/calendar.
If you would like to make the public aware of happenings in your town, classroom, group, or club, please email me at RWhelan@cmcherald.com.
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