Apple Fest coloring contest celebrates history

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Hilton Apple Fest, a coloring contest is being held. The contest is open to all children ages four through 12. Only one picture per person may be submitted. The picture must contain the name, age and phone number of the artist on the back.

There will be four age groups: four to five-year-olds, six to seven-year-olds, eight to nine-year olds and 10-12 year-olds with prizes awarded in each group. Prizes will be awarded, Sunday, October 2 at 1:30 p.m. during Apple Fest, and contestants need not be present to win.

Pictures are available at the Hilton Elementary Schools, Ben Franklin Store, Hilton Big M, Parma Library, Hilton Community Center and area churches. Completed pictures may be dropped off at the Hilton Big M, Ben Franklin or the Apple Fest mailbox on the second floor of the Community Center, prior to the festival or they may be dropped off at the Apple Fest Information booth on Saturday, October 1 from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.