The Westfield Historical Society’s Apple Fest committee is pleased to invite our local communities to the 10th annual Apple Fest, to be held on Saturday September 29, 2018 from 12 – 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Reeve History & Cultural Resource Center at 314 Mountain Avenue is Westfield.
Apple Fest is a history-themed event, meant to entertain, educate, and bring together young and old in a fall afternoon spent outdoors. 2018 marks the 10-year anniversary of Apple Fest, but also the 50-year anniversary of the Westfield Historical Society, the 100-year anniversary of Mindowaskin Park, and 150-year anniversary of the Fairview cemetery! The events and activities planned for Apple Fest 2018 will take us back in time, to celebrate the culture and history of the highlighted years.
For Apple Fest 2018, our celebrated Apple Café will feature an All-American BBQ, presented by chef Greg Hichok. Our traditional Apple Pie baking contest will include a historic recipe category and the Westfield-grown band “Save Mary” will play cover tunes from the 1970’s while the Westfield Ballroom dancers perform. Movie clips from 50 years ago, historic-themed displays, a school art contest and a Westfield High School essay contest along with more of last year’s popular Lightning Talks on Teddy Roosevelt’s campaign in Westfield, and the era of Tesla, Marconi and Edison will round up the day’s activities. Of course, there will be an assortment of old-fashioned kids’ games, a magician’s booth and several quizzes for young and old! Our Westfield-native, award-winning artist, Danny Schwartz, will create our commemorative Apple Fest poster.
Apple Fest is an opportunity to explore history with friends and neighbors, while setting traditions that will hopefully mark the future of our area! Please join us on September 29.
The Westfield Historical Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Since 1968, the 501(c)(3) non-profit Westfield Historical Society has worked to preserve, interpret and encourage interest in history, Westfield, and its residents through educational efforts and community outreach programs.
For further information on the Westfield Historical Society and its activities or to volunteer, call (908)-654-1794 or visit westfieldhistoricalsociety.org and like us on Facebook!
(above) Westfield Historical Society’s 10th Annual Apple Fest will be held on Sept. 29, 2018.
