Apple Festival begins today at fairgrounds

Van Wert independent

The 28th edition of the Van Wert Apple Festival starts today and runs through Saturday at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds.

Hours for the annual festival are 11 a.m.-9 .m. today and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free, as is parking on the fairgrounds.

On tap is just about anything to do with apples: Apple butter, apple dumplings, caramel apples, cider, and pies, as well as lots of other good food.

There will be pony rides, the Homestead Donkeys, a petting zoo, a 1-mile Fun Run, children’s activities.

Pumpkins, jams and jellies and a number of other items can also be purchased at the festival, while the Van Wert County Youth Art Contest will also be on display on the fairgrounds.

Horse-drawn wagon rides will also be featured, as well as the annual Apple Festival Craft Show and a variety of free entertainment.

The Van Wert County Fruit Growers Association operates the festival, along with the Van Wert County Agricultural Society (Fair Board), with additional funding provided by the Van Wert County Foundation and Eaton Corporation.