New Harmony’s annual Apple Festival was held on Saturday, October 12. This year’s festival was bigger than ever, featuring numerous vendors and activities. Less than thirty minutes from Cedar City, the event provided fall fun to many local families.
The Apple Festival is hosted yearly in support of the Harmony Valley Fire Station. Because the fire department is a volunteer organization, all of the festival proceeds will go towards safety equipment and supplies.
The festival offers free parking and entry, but the record-breaking 80+ vendors gave attendees plenty of items to browse and purchase. Vendors showcased homemade baked goods, jewelry, home decor, and of course, a variety of locally-grown apples and apple products.
In addition to the vendors, bounce houses and mechanical bull-riding were available in the town park. Live music and affordable lunches were provided throughout the day as well. On their way out, attendees could stop by and enter a raffle and multiple silent auctions.
Over the years, the Apple Festival has gained increased attention and popularity from the local community. This has been a major source of support for the fire department as well as New Harmony’s local apple orchards and vendors.
The New Harmony Fire Association expressed their appreciation for the event. “This will be our 26th year, and over the past years the Apple Festival has been able to raise over $50,000 for the New Harmony Fire Department.”
With the festival being right around Southern Utah University’s fall break, it was a great way for students to get out of town and enjoy the fall weather. Exact dates have not been released, but students and locals can start looking forward to next year’s Apple Festival. For updates, visit the New Harmony Fire Association Website.
Author: Briar Adams
Editor: Nick Stein
Photo courtesy of U. S. Department of Agriculture
