The 39th annual Apple Festival, a signature event in the community and hosted by the Newark Valley Historical Society, was held on Oct. 5 and 6 at the Bement-Billings Farmstead Museum property located on Route 38 in Newark Valley.
A young girl takes a shot with a muzzleloader at the Old Hickory Long Guns tent, one of many Newark Valley Historical Society guild activities at the Apple Festival held Oct. 5 and 6. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)
A popular fall festival in Tioga County, the event featured live music, demonstrations, children’s activities, apple-themed foods, nature trail walks, a heritage history display, along with a gift shop and vendors.
A family walks across the Sycamore Bridge to the nature trails, just one of many activities at the 39th annual Newark Valley Apple Festival held Oct. 5 and 6. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)
Several historic portrayals, from Johnny Appleseed to Apple Annie, and other notable people, were on hand to greet guests at the festival.
Historic portrayals of famous pioneers and leaders was a part of the Newark Valley Apple Festival. On the right, Peter Gordon portrays William Lloyd Garrison, a leading abolitionist, journalist and social reformer in the early to late 1800’s. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)
Young people paint pumpkins at the Newark Valley Apple Festival, held Oct. 5 and 6. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)
A new demonstration at the 39th annual Newark Valley Apple Festival; members of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration demonstrate the art of reverse painting on glass and other painting techniques inside the Bement-Billings home. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)
A young girl learns the art of making a cornhusk doll at the Newark Valley Apple Festival, held Oct. 5 and 6. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)
A group of young people walk with stilts at the Newark Valley Apple Festival on Oct. 6. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)
The Mathews Family Tradition performs at the Newark Valley Apple Festival on Oct. 6. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)
Operating an apple cider press, originally built by Clark Smith in 1982 and donated by the Smith family, is an annual tradition at the Newark Valley Apple Festival. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)
Young and old alike enjoyed learning about weaving at the Newark Valley Apple Festival on Oct. 5 and 6. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)
A favorite tradition at the Newark Valley Apple Festival, guests enjoy a wagon ride on Oct. 6. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)
Apple Annie, one of several historic portrayals, chats with young people about how much she loves apples at the Newark Valley Apple Festival on Oct. 6. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)
The 39th annual Newark Valley Apple Festival was held on Oct. 5 and 6 at the Bement-Billings Farmstead Museum. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)
Melanie and the Boys, a popular band from the area, performs at the Newark Valley Apple Festival on Oct. 6. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)
The 39th annual Newark Valley Apple Festival, a community favorite for decades, was held on Oct. 5 and 6 at the Bement-Billings Farmstead Museum. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)
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