Attending Apple Fest was an immersive experience into one of Ithaca’s grandest traditions. Coming from the really urban city of Staten Island, I’ve never experienced the close vibes of a small town such as Ithaca. Although my town has traditions such as our St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the atmosphere doesn’t really match that of something such as Apple Fest. Apple Fest is a unique tradition special to Ithaca, taking advantage of our love for agriculture and apples. Focusing on this theme, we were engulfed by all things apples, such as apple cider, cider donuts, apple pie, etc. I had expected this festival to only include foods surrounding this theme, but I was gladly mistaken when I was exposed to so many different foods of different cultures. One of the first stands I went to was an Indian food stand. I had a wonderful conversation with the man running the stand and got food that reminded me of a home-made meal by my mother. I was able to have so many conversations with the locals of Ithaca and learn more about the town behind our college. Apple Fest was a wonderful experience for me because it was the well-deserved break needed during the middle of prelims.