Perfect day for the Apple Fest!
NEW MILFORD - The Village Green was bustling with activity Saturday, Sept. 27, for the fifth Apple Festival.
Activities kicked off at 10 a.m. with the crowning of the event's king and queen, Vic and Cathy Corsaga of New Milford at the bandstand.
After the ceremony, patrons were treated to opportunities to shop at the array of craft and non-profit vendor booths, enjoy bounce houses, and try an assortment of apple-themed foods and beverages.
In addition, a bakeoff was held.
Winners were, in category 1, Clare Ferrandino, first; Jennifer Foder, second; Jessica Strasser, third; and Nancy Hart and Jenine Bahagli, each of whom received honorable mention. Winners in category 2 were Deanna Sumara, first place for apple crumble pound cake; Jordan Prause, second for apple pie cookies; and Kim Salazar, third for apple German cake.
Deborah Rose/Averill Farm of Washington was among the vendors to sell fresh apples at the event.
Deborah Rose/An assortment of crafts - some of them apple-themed - and apple pies are the focus of the First Congregational Church booth.
Deborah Rose/The middle Green, where bounce houses are situated, is the focal point for children and young families.
Deborah Rose/Vendor booths line the Village Green during the one-day festival.
Deborah Rose/Resident Sarah McElroen and her daughter, Eleanor, 18 months, explore the Connect Four game board at the Agriventures Agway booth.
Deborah Rose/Local residents showcased their baking skills by submitting a variety of apple-themed goods for the Apple Fest's bakeoff.
Deborah Rose/Apple honey rosettes made by Nancy Hart are eye-catching.
Deborah Rose/ Colorful pins express the excitement of the event.
Deborah Rose/Victor and Catherine Consaga wait patiently for the court of honor where they will be crowned king and queen of the Apple Festival. The couple was nominated by their peers at the New Milford Senior Center.
Deborah Rose/Mayor Pete Bass joins King Victor and Queen Catherine Consaga for a photograph after the couple was crowned king and queen of the Apple Fest. The Consagas were nominated by their peers at the New Milford Senior Center.
Deborah Rose/State Representative Bill Buckbee (R-67th) and Maria Koulouris, owner of Iron Rail in town, reflect on a bite of one of the baked goods during the judging of the bakeoff.
