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A celebration that benefits the entire community, Apple Fest provides the many nonprofit organizations and groups who are at the heart of the Hilton community with an opportunity to join in the celebration, while also fundraising for all their causes.
by Grace Scism for Hilton Apple Fest Committee
Take a chance on the new Visa Gift Card raffle at the Craft Raffle Booth. There will be one winner of a $500 Visa Gift Card to help with holiday shopping (drawing December 5, 2022). Proceeds will help establish a scholarship for next year’s college-bound Hilton High School graduates.
Visit the Hilton Apple Fest on October 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and October 2 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parking is available at Hilton High School, 400 East Avenue. Free shuttle service is available to the Apple Fest grounds on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Handicap access parking and shuttle are also available at Hilton High School.Provided photo
While it’s always a good idea to add a few surprises, the Hilton Apple Fest wouldn’t be the same without the time-honored traditions
Just down the road at Village Elementary School, the 40th Annual Hilton Apple Fest Auto Show will be held on Saturday, October 1. This year, stock and modified truck classes will be highlighted. Gates open at 8 a.m.
The Hilton Apple Fest is celebrating a milestone birthday this year – 40 years of offering free family fun and a celebration of the rich apple-growing heritage and autumn harvest in the Village of Hilton. This year’s Apple Fest will be held Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2 at the Hilton Community Center, 59 Henry Street.
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Speaking of kids, Corey’s Apple Pond returns with plenty of apples and prizes – and everyone is a winner! Just fish an apple out of the “pond” and keep the apple and a prize. Then stop by the Kids’ Corner for pony rides from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What makes this long-awaited two-day event possible? About 200 volunteers, 100 crafters, 22 not-for-profit food vendors, nine generous sponsors and of course, two apple growers – Partyka Farms and R & K Bakery (Zarpentine Farms R&K, LLC).
that visitors look forward to every year. That includes two days of first-rate local entertainment held on three stages – the Main Stage, Gazebo Stage, and Kids Corner Stage.
The Farmers Market will have everything spicy, sweet, nutty, saucy and homegrown, and there are sure to be plenty of samples. Take home some delicious treats to enjoy or give as gifts.
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In the Hilton Community Center, browse the Collectors’ Sale featuring sports cards, memorabilia, novelties, toys, die cast models, action figures, comics, and more. Then visit the Ingham Room where homemade apple pies will be lined up for judging on Saturday morning. In the Village Historian’s Office, there will be displays depicting the history of the Village of Hilton and Town of Parma. And lastly, flu shots will be available both days in the Senior Lounge.
New this year is the Autumn Decorating Contest for Hilton Village residents. The Village will be dressed up to celebrate 40 years of the Hilton Apple Fest with porches, yards, and front exterior entryways showing off the beauty and charm of the autumn season. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, third, and grand prize.
Hilton Apple Fest celebrates 40 years of free family fun
Festival parking is available at Hilton High School, 400 East Avenue. Free shuttle service to the Apple Fest Grounds is available 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Handicap Access parking and shuttle are also available at the high school, free of charge. If walking, the Apple Fest Grounds are located at 59 Henry St.
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The 2022 Apple Fest Auto Show will take place Saturday, October 1st at the Village Elementary School. We will be highlighting our Stock and Modified Truck Classes. Gates open at 8am, awards at 4pm. Preregister by 9/23 online at www.hiltonapplefestautoshow.org or by mail for $15. Registration day of show is $20. (CASH ONLY).
PARKING INFORMATION:
There is ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING OR DROP-OFF at the Apple Fest grounds, or adjacent village streets. Violators will be towed at vehicle owner’s expense.
For complete details log on to www.Facebook.com/HiltonAppleFestHiltonAppleFest.org@hilton_apple_fest PLEASE: NO ANIMALS, SKATES OR BIKES Celebrating 40 Years ~ 2022 Saturday, October 1 10a.m. to 5p.m. Sunday, October 2 10a.m. to 4:30p.m. Arts & CraftsOver 100 Craft Vendors Farmers Market, Apple Growers, Musical Entertainment, Corey’s Apple Pond, Craft Raffle, Visa Gift Card Raffle, Souvenirs, Auto Show at Village Elementary School, Village Historian, Tops Flu Shots, Apple Pie Baking Contest, Collectors Sale EntertainmentChildren’s Magic Joe, The Boomerang Club, Repco Wildlife Encounters, Happy Pirates & Pony Rides
STAGE 11:00AM-12:00PMThe Boomerang Club 1:00-2:00PMRepco Wildlife Encounters 3:00-4:00PMHappy Pirates
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Senior Lounge Flu Shots will be available both days.
INSIDE THE COMMUNITY CENTER Gym
...where everyone is a winner. This is for the young folks who come to the Apple Fest. No one goes home empty-handed. Just fish an apple out of the “pond” and keep the apple and a prize. This is a main attraction for the little ones.
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There is ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING OR DROP-OFF at the Apple Fest grounds, or adjacent village streets. Violators will be towed at vehicle owner’s expense.
Take a chance! You could be the winner of a $500 Visa Gift Card to help with holiday shopping (drawing December 5, 2022). The raffle will be located at the Craft Raffle Booth. Proceeds will help establish a scholarship for next year’s college-bound Hilton High School graduate.
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The Village Historian, Dave Crumb, will have an amazing display and a vast knowledge of the history of the Village of Hilton and Town of Parma.
We will have spicy, sweet, nutty, desserts, saucy, veggies, pumpkins, and more. Visit our Farmers Market and see what it has for you. There will be a Photo Opportunity area also, to help create memories of Apple Fest 2022.
KORNER AREA 11:00AM-3:00PMPony rides SUNDAY ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS Craft Raffle Winners drawn at 3PM at Craft Raffle Booth ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS Visa Gift Card RaffleCraft Raffle Souvenirs Corey’s Apple Pond Sat., Oct. 1 • 10am-5:00pm Sun., Oct. 2 • 10am-4:30pm MAIN STAGE presented by Hilton East Assisted Living 2:00-5:00PM5 Second Rule GAZEBO 11:00AM-3:00PMPony3:00-4:00PMHappy1:00-2:00PMRepco11:00AM-12:00PMMagic10:00AM-12:00PMTravisSTAGEFitchKIDS’KORNERSTAGEJoeWildlifeEncountersPiratesKIDS’KORNERAREAridesSATURDAYADDITIONALATTRACTIONSApplePieBakingContestBOTHDAYSADDITIONALATTRACTIONSVisaGiftCardRaffleCraftRaffleSouvenirsCorey’sApplePond
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We have two Apple Growers this year - Partyka Farms and R & K Bakery (Zarpentine Farms R & K, LLC). There will be a variety of goodies and they will be conveniently located as you walk to the buses to leave the Apple Fest.
Collectors’ Sale featuring sports cards, memorabilia, novelties, toys, die cast models, action figures, comics, and more. Be sure to browse through the gym.
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The 2022 Apple Fest Auto Show will take place Saturday, October 1. We will be highlighting our Stock and Modified Truck Classes. Gates will open at 8 am, awards at 4pm. Pre-register by 9/23 online at www.hiltonapplefestautoshow.org or by mail for $15. Registration day of show is $20. (CASH ONLY).
Festival parking is available at Hilton High School, 400 East Avenue. Free shuttle service to the Apple Fest Grounds is available 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Handicap Access parking and shuttle are also available at the high school, free of charge. If walking, the Apple Fest grounds are located at 59 Henry St.
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Auto Show At Village Elementary School
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Apple Pie Baking Contest. There’s nothing like homemade apple pie. The contest will be Saturday morning for both the Youth Division and Adult Division. The application is on www.hiltonapplefest.org. Pre-registration is preferred.
10:00AM-4:30PMJoe Lana’s Big Idea Band
Visa Gift Card Raffle
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The purpose of the festival was to offer free family entertainment while celebrating the apple harvest season, the Hilton/Parma community, and the local apple growers. Artists were given a showplace for their handcrafted goods, and nonprofit groups of the Hilton Central School District raised funds by selling food.
The Apple Fest currently has approximately 100 craft booths and 22 food booths. Attendees may ride the shuttle bus to the Community Center. One of the reasons for its success is the help it receives from its approximately 200 volunteers. The Hilton Apple Fest donates an average of $5,000 per year. Some of the recipients have been Ambulance Corps, Library, Village parks, Food Shelf, Camp Good Days and Special Times, Historical Society, Hilton Senior Bash, Braddock Bay Raptor Research, and other Community Center
The Hilton Apple Fest was founded in 1981 by Hilton businessmen Patrick Marlow and Douglas Marple. Homer Marple of Marple Furniture financed the festival in its first year when it was organized by Coordinator Carol Gursslin with just a handful of volunteers. It was held at Canning Street Square. And yes, there really was a pie the first year. There were approximately 75 craft booths and five food booths.
At the Apple Fest in 1982, there was an attempt to bake the World’s Largest Apple Pie. This pie was 18’ in diameter, 18” deep, and served hundreds of hungry patrons. File photo.
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to the Hilton area that year when they attempted to bake the World’s Largest Apple Pie. Guinness World Records Book publishers gave the recognition to English townspeople who, one month earlier, had baked an apple pie in a larger rectangular pan. In an effort to show the British their sense of humor, the next year, festival planners baked the World’s Smallest Apple Pie in a bottle cap.
Who started the Hilton Apple Fest?
In 1982, Carol Gursslin was once again the Coordinator, but there were about 200 volunteers, and it was held at the Hilton Community Center. Many local businesses provided finances for the first five or six years. Organizers brought world attention
A dog’s perspective
“Oh boy, we’re going for a walk. Oh no, they are taking me to the Apple Fest with all those feet around me. Well, we’re finally here and it sure smells good. I think I’ll try to snag that little boy’s hot dog. Oh wait, there is another dog eyeing it. He growled back at me. Should I give in or put up a fight? They are eating, when is it my turn? I sure could use a drink of water. I’m hot with this coat on. Great!
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area where I can take care of business. Why is that little girl looking at me and crying? Not for nothing but the music hurts my sensitive ears. I think we’re heading on home now so I can take a nap because I’m stressed out and exhausted. If they had left me home in the first place I could have had my nap already and we could have some play time. Maybe next year I won’t have to informationProvidedgo.”
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