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North Reading Apple Festival

Monday, September 17, 2012

PHOTOS: Perfect Day for Pie at the Apple Festival

Morning rain hampered the set-up, but gave way to a beautiful day to enjoy Saturday's festivities.

While Saturday turned out to be a beautiful day to be outside, North Reading residents did not have to venture very far to enjoy the day. The 18th annual North Reading Historical Society's Apple Festival with an apple pie contest, crafters, local entertainment, pony rides and children's activities, raffles, food and drink was held on the grounds of the Reverend Daniel Putnam House. Both well attended, Patch spoke to North Reading residents at the Apple Festival, many who have been going for a number of years. Peggy and Phil Spencer who have lived in town for over 25 years, said they have been attending the Apple Festival since it started. They said it was a fun day for them and their son Peter, 8, with apple pies and games. "Plus, we live …

Joe Veno

2:19 pm on Tuesday, September 18, 2012

I want to say THANK YOU to the North Reading Historical Society for running the Apple Festival for the past 18 years. This is one of the great North Reading events that all folks young and old can enjoy.   more ›

Friday, September 14, 2012

North Reading's Annual Apple Festival Saturday

The Apple Festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

You won't want to miss this year's Apple Festival on the grounds of the Rev. Daniel Putnam House, 27 Bow St., North Reading from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.   The 18th annual festival is sponsored by the Historical Society and will feature an apple pie contest, live entertainment, food and drink, children’s games, an art auction, vendors, pony rides and more. Proceeds will go to the Historical Society to help them maintain the Putnam House. "We enjoy it all the time, and having all the people there," Member of the Historical Society Virginia Mills said.  The Apple Festival will have some new vendors this year including American Girl Doll clothing, new jewelry vendors and others. Also new this year, the Reading YMCA will be holding a Zumbathon …

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