Norfolk Applefest provides family entertainment
Chris Abbott
Editor
The third annual Norfolk Applefest on Sept. 26 was well-attended from start to finish this year.
“Right at 11 a.m. we were very busy, right from the start,” said Downtown Simcoe BIA coordinator Les Anderson, pleased with the festival turnout on Argyle Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. “It’s still going well.
“People seem to be quite happy. Can’t go wrong with Andy the Balloon Guy,” Anderson added with a laugh.
Along with the family entertainment, including facepainting, there were apple-theme treats.
Many of the vendors highlighted apples – from apple slushies at the ABEL Enterprises food truck to apple crisp and apple tarts from Riversyde 83, to baskets of free apples – along with some usual festival food/beverage selections, including an ice cream truck.
“We partnered with the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show for this event as well,” said Anderson, noting the fair provided prizes for the Applefest storefront decorating contest, which had 19 entries this year.
Winners were: The Hive, Faria Hair Studio and Spa and Melinda’s Enchanted Cottage. Honourable mentions to Sweet Darlings, Art with Heart, and Melbourne Marketplace for their displays.
“A big improvement over last year. As people find out about events like this, they certainly get involved,” said Anderson.
“We try to make it reasonable (priced) for families to attend. Some of it is no charge, and you pay for what you eat. We try to make it as reasonable as possible – and they have fun at events like this one.”
TREATS IN THE STREETS
Anderson said he is looking forward to an expanded BIA Treats in the Streets event this year on Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kids – and adults – dress in Halloween costumes, and collect candies from participating Simcoe stores.
“It’s amazing. Some of the places had like 700 candies to hand out (last year) and they were done by about 1 o’clock. It’s a lot of fun.”
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