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The Newark Valley Historical Society hosts an Apple Festival, at the Bement-Billings Farmstead. The festival allows us to showcase the history of the farmstead and the interpreters who explain the way things were in the days of the family who owned it.

The event is open to the public for a nominal admission fee. See the listings for details. Supervised parking is across the street in the field. The directions page contains information about getting to the Bement-Billings Farmstead.

Apple Festival

What better place is there to enjoy the finest New York State apples than at Newark Valley's Apple Festival at the Bement-Billings Farmstead? Over two days you, your family, and your friends can go from booth to booth exploring the treats that await you. Enjoy traditional music and crafts, food, fun, and festivities.

The 2008 Apple Festival is Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Details on this year's festival are in the following documents:
2008 Program Cover

Page One

Page Two

Here is a map of the farmstead and festival grounds:

Farmstead Map

This year we feature:

Music
Heirloom craft vendors
Kids' "Make-It Take-It" History Area
Guild demonstrations:

Blacksmithing

Open hearth cooking

Woodworking.
Spinning & weaving

Great Food!

Barbecued pork, beef, & turkey; Salt potatoes; Vegetable soup; and all things Apple!

$6 Adults; $5 Members; $4 Students (6-18) & Senior Citizens; Age 5 & under free!

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