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Editorial - September 2003 |
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Join the crowds at the 2003 Apple Festival |
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Published September 19, 2003 |
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As fate should have it, Lincoln County’s Apple Festival will go on as usual this weekend under partly sunny skies while Isabel wreaks havoc up north. Officials expect some 40,000 to 50,000 people will attend the popular, pre-fall festival that has become a signature Lincoln County attraction. This is the 32nd year for an event that started out in 1972 at Boger City United Methodist Church as a small observance by the extension service and local apple growers. It kept getting bigger and moved twice, once to the National Guard Armory and then to West Lincoln High School before finally settling on the downtown location. It has grown over the years to a regional attraction with its assortment of booths, entertainment, children’s activities and apples — lots of apples. Many festivalers buy large bags of locally-grown apples. This year some may show a little hail damage, but don’t worry. That won’t affect the taste. You can also pick up butters, jams and ciders. For Lincoln County residents it has become a wonderful tradition to celebrate. Many invite out-of-town friends and relatives to visit during festival time. It’s also an occasion to hold drop-ins, parties, cookouts and garage sales. Organizers have expressed some concern over pets running loose during the festival and considered an ordinance that would ban animals. The main concern was public safety. They decided to give the issue more study, but are asking people to leave their pets at home. Most of the booths are manned by local residents, many representing non-profit organizations interested in spreading the word about their services. Lots of crafts and homemade goods will be on sale, and all of the carnival-type foods will be available if you want to grab a snack while browsing. The activities start at 9 a.m. and go until 4 p.m. in downtown Lincolnton. We would suggest walking if you live near the downtown area because parking is hard to find. Don’t miss it.
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