Mud – it might be good for your skin, for slinging and for pigs, but when it comes to the Hilton Apple Fest – well, not so much. The legendary mud of Apple Fest 2013, and some years prior, prompted the Apple Fest Committee to make some changes beginning this year.
First, the location of the food vendors has been rearranged so all visitors will be walking on either blacktop or sidewalks when purchasing their food and beverages. Two dining tents also will be strategically placed closer to the stages, so patrons can enjoy live music and performances while they dine. (See the map of festival grounds printed in this section).
Shuttle buses will drop off and pick up visitors in closer proximity to the Hilton Community Center making it easier to find the free shuttles to and from the festival site. And for those who arrive hungry (and who doesn’t?) some food vendors will be immediately accessible when getting off the bus. The Walker Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will be selling pies near the bus stops as well, so visitors can purchase a delicious treat before heading home.
Visitors are being asked to bring donations of non-perishable food or paper products to stock the shelves of the Hilton Parma Emergency Food Shelf and the donation boxes will be located where the buses drop off so visitors can make their donations as soon as they arrive.
Festival parking is available at Hilton High School, 400 East Avenue. Free shuttle service is available on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handicap accessible parking and shuttle service are also available at Hilton High School.
While good weather can never be guaranteed, the Hilton Apple Fest is guaranteed to be a great time with wonderful bands, demonstrations and dancing troupes to entertain all ages, including the Kids’ Korner area with live entertainment and booths, a Farmers Market for fresh produce and specialty food items, Community Row featuring additional nonprofit groups from the area, and, of course, many unique artisans sharing and selling their crafts.
