In the Fall of 1982 local farmers from Ithaca decided to put on a festival for them to sell their apple products. Thirty-six years later, and Apple Fest has become a staple in Ithaca which is why I was so excited to attend it this past Saturday. My goal: to taste the best apple cider, and I did. Although, I’ve never had apple cider before so I had nothing to compare it to. I’ll just say it was extremely delicious.
The day was absolutely beautiful: chilly but bright and sunny, perfect for a day out. I had a lot of fun going out of campus with my friends (I haven’t been out of campus much since I got here, sadly).
It’s so refreshing to see Ithaca supporting local farmers and bakers with these types of events. What I love most about them is seeing these products that are made with such love and attention to detail. There’s nothing like the taste of pumpkin cookies made with a family recipe that is decades old; it just gives you a whole new experience.
I definitely agree! This event is such a jewel that I missed out on last year. Thankfully it was such beautiful day because that added to the enjoyment of everything that Apple Fest had to offer. I also think that the overall method in which the products are made makes it all ten times better. The fact that we are supporting locals is also something that I love because I have always thought that it was important, that is why I love the Farmer’s Market so much. Overall I am glad we had an amazing experience and I will definitely return next year!