How do you like them apples?

Salmon Arm is celebrating the second annual AppleFest, Oct. 1 at Ross Street Plaza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Salmon Arm is celebrating the second annual AppleFest, Oct. 1 at Ross Street Plaza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“It’s a celebration of orchard history in Salmon Arm,” said community coordinator of Salmon Arm Downtown Association, Roger Parenteau.

Parenteau estimates there will be around 15-20 vendors.

There will also be live entertainment by Ryan Guilbeault.

This year, visitors can bring their tasty apples from home and watch them turn into juice with a mobile juice factory.

“It’s quite impressive, it’s a full on truck-trailer deal,” said Parenteau. The factory will take up half a block.

A minimum of 150 pounds is required and will be packaged in five litre bags in boxes. The cost is $6.75 per box.

The leftover mash from the apples will go to local farm animals.

Community organizations, information booths and non-profits will be on site, and there will be a creation apple-themed soup.

 

Salmon Arm Observer