This past weekend, I finally had the chance to go to downtown Ithaca and experience Apple Fest.  Since a lot of people told me how good it was last year, I’m glad I decided to go.  Large numbers of Cornell students, Ithaca College students, and Ithaca residents crowded around the many vendors to experience Apple Fest for themselves: it was great to see everyone in this town come together and participate in this event.  The actual products that the vendors were selling at Apple Fest definitely made it worth going to as well: even though I had to wait in a thirty-minute line, I bought several apple cider doughnuts and hot apple cider that were amazing and made the wait worth it; on my way out I also bought a caramel apple that was great too.  Although I only limited myself to foods involving apples, there were many other things that Apple Fest had to offer: other food options, non-food products from local vendors, and a small petting zoo that featured goats in sweaters.  I really enjoyed myself at Apple Fest, and I would definitely recommend that others go, even if they’re only slightly interested: it not only provides a break from working but is an opportunity to take part in a great community-wide event.