Organizers say the Hilton Apple Fest, which was held October 1 and 2, was very successful this year thanks to all the crafters, food groups, entertainers, farmers market vendors, apple growers, veterans, commercial vendors, not-for-profit groups, sponsors, volunteers, and visitors.
There were many winners at the Hilton Apple Fest.
Apple Pie Baking Contest:
In the Youth Division, Cayce Zimmer won first place for her pie made with Granny Smith and Honey Crisp apples. Second place went to Ava Resig for her pie made with Golden Delicious, McIntosh, and Braeburn apples. In the Adult Division, Linda Livermore came in first place for her pie made with Honey Crisp and Zestar apples. Allison Zimmer came in second with her pie made with Honey Crisp and Granny Smith apples.
Autumn Decorating Contest:
The Grand Prize winner was Ashan Hudson. First place went to John Prouty. Jennifer Barley took second place, and Martin D’Angelo and Rita Maddox tied for third place.
Arts & Crafts:
•Clothing – Aimee Perkins
•Decorative Wood – Gretchen VanOrden “Our Neck of the Woods”
•Drawing/Painting – Catherine Zielonka “Cat & Bee Crafts”
•Jewelry – Penny Despos “Sha-Sha Beads”
•Mixed Media – Jane Kennelly “Fancy Leaf Designs”
•Pet Goods – Courtney Ophardt “Boony Snacks”
•Soaps/Lotions – Rebecca Engert “KB White Farm”
•Textiles – Jan Miller “Shoreline Designs”
•Upcycle – Bill McMullen and Amy Bishop “The Vinyl Image”
•Wood – Matt Hass “Saw Dogs”
•Best of Show – Kevin Tubiolo “Totl Photography”
And of course, everyone was a winner at Corey’s Apple Pond!
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