The grey and cool beginning today turned out to be a fantastic and perfect day for the Almelund Apple Fest. I have never been there before, in all the years I have lived in the area, but I was so glad to experience such a happy event. Families and friends gathered together on the gentle slopes beneath the tall trees which were dressed in shades of autumn.
A small group of musicians were serenading the eager crowd while all around folks shopped at vendor's stalls selling everything from organic vegetables and apples to homemade crafts.
There were antique cars giving people rides, like in the olden days, and children were having the time of their life. There were little white poodles on leashes enjoying the merriment of the crowd as they walked along with their owners.
A funny clown, dressed in a bright yellow suit and a head piece of wild orange hair to contrast his big red nose, walked around making jokes and bringing laughter to the children. He was camera shy, though. I enjoyed a delicious piece of homemade apple pie ala mode from a booth where all of the apple bakeries had been donated and funds raised were going to benefit the maintenance of the very old and wonderful log cabin. It appeared to be in excellent condition but, as with a home, there is always upkeep.
There were many handmade quilts in front of one of the old buildings and a quilt raffle was being held for some lucky person to have in their home.
Proceeds from the raffle also went to benefit the Almelund historic preservation project. It is so good for a community to get together on such a nice fall day and share friendship with one another, and make new friends while all the while benefiting their own community. I think perhaps these activities make a small town a warm community that people want to live in and raise their families in. There is a strong and invisible thread that unites people together when they share good times of laughter and relaxation after days of hard work in their ordinay lives.
I visited with a lady who raises beautiful summer flowers all season and sells them at various small town markets. She lives near the state park and has a little country garden which is at it's peak, in blooms, in July. She has been doing the Almelund Apple Fest for thirteen years now and always enjoys the festivities. I purchased a small bouquet of dried posies to remind me of my enjoyable day at the Apple Fest.
Small towns give us the opportunity to change our pace of living and join our friends and neighbors in celebrating the carefree, happy days of summer and the new season of autumn to follow. May there always be a reason in our lives to celebrate as we continue on our journey through life.
A small group of musicians were serenading the eager crowd while all around folks shopped at vendor's stalls selling everything from organic vegetables and apples to homemade crafts.
There were antique cars giving people rides, like in the olden days, and children were having the time of their life. There were little white poodles on leashes enjoying the merriment of the crowd as they walked along with their owners.A funny clown, dressed in a bright yellow suit and a head piece of wild orange hair to contrast his big red nose, walked around making jokes and bringing laughter to the children. He was camera shy, though. I enjoyed a delicious piece of homemade apple pie ala mode from a booth where all of the apple bakeries had been donated and funds raised were going to benefit the maintenance of the very old and wonderful log cabin. It appeared to be in excellent condition but, as with a home, there is always upkeep.
There were many handmade quilts in front of one of the old buildings and a quilt raffle was being held for some lucky person to have in their home.
Proceeds from the raffle also went to benefit the Almelund historic preservation project. It is so good for a community to get together on such a nice fall day and share friendship with one another, and make new friends while all the while benefiting their own community. I think perhaps these activities make a small town a warm community that people want to live in and raise their families in. There is a strong and invisible thread that unites people together when they share good times of laughter and relaxation after days of hard work in their ordinay lives.
I visited with a lady who raises beautiful summer flowers all season and sells them at various small town markets. She lives near the state park and has a little country garden which is at it's peak, in blooms, in July. She has been doing the Almelund Apple Fest for thirteen years now and always enjoys the festivities. I purchased a small bouquet of dried posies to remind me of my enjoyable day at the Apple Fest.
Small towns give us the opportunity to change our pace of living and join our friends and neighbors in celebrating the carefree, happy days of summer and the new season of autumn to follow. May there always be a reason in our lives to celebrate as we continue on our journey through life.
