Movie: Lunch Hour

From Healthy School Food:

A feature length documentary explores the National School Lunch Program, childhood obesity, and our addiction to unhealthy foods.

The movie includes interviews with representatives of New York Coalition for Healthy School Food and some of our school programs.

Watch the trailer, buy, or rent (streaming online) the movie here.

Read the review in Forbes Magazine here.

Concession Stand Makeovers

News from Cornell's Food and Brand Lab:

A new study in the Journal of Public Health, "Concession Stand Makeovers: A Pilot Study of Offering Healthy Foods at High School Concession Stands,"coauthored by Dr. Brian Wansink (author of the forthcoming book Slim by Design), shows that adding healthy options to high school concession stands can increase sales and customer satisfaction. "If you're a concession-stand sponsor, and you want people to eat better, and you want to make more money, add at least five healthy items," says Brian Wansink, the Cornell lab's director and a marketing professor. "There's got to be a critical mass, and we find that five's a very lucky number, and ten is even better."

Syrup is sweet, but how about sap?

From www.WellspringForestFarm.com:

Syrup is Sweet, but how about Sap?

"Maple sap, along with other tree saps, has long been viewed as a spring tonic by many cultures around the globe. It is usually about 98 percent water and 2 percent sugar, but little known is that it is also loaded with minerals, nutrients, enzymes, antioxidants, phenolic compounds, and more. Worldwide, there have actually been three International Symposiums on Tree Sap Utilization, (1995, 2000, and 2005) where scientists from Japan, Korea, Russia, and Europe discussed the use of tree sap as an end product – most birch."

See the full article at:
http://wellspringforestfarm.blogspot.com/2014/02/syrup-is-sweet-but-how-about-sap.html

A shortened version of this article appeared in the Feb 24th issue of Tompkins Weekly: http://www.tompkinsweekly.com/

Party: Meat Locker Launch

Announcement:

ITHACA MEAT LOCKER LAUNCH PARTY

Local foods enthusiasts are invited to celebrate the grand opening of the new Ithaca Meat Locker later this month at a Launch Party from 5:00-7:00pm on Wednesday, February 19 at Felicia's Atomic Lounge, 508 West State Street in Ithaca. The event will feature locally raised meat from The Piggery, High Point Farms, Birdsall Farm and Spot Hollow Farm. Guests can enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres prepared by Serendipity Catering, and a cash bar. Admission is free and no RSVP is needed.

The Launch Party also will kick off a new online crowdfunding campaign with the goal of raising the remaining $6500 needed to fund the creation of a second Meat Locker site, in Corning, NY. Visit igg.me/at/flxmeatproject to learn more about these plans, and to see the donated prizes that will recognize your contribution. The public is asked to consider sharing this crowdfunding page with friends, family, and social media networks.

The Ithaca Meat Locker is expected to open to the public later in February, once the local permitting process is complete. Located at 116 West Green Street in the basement of the Ithaca Journal building, the Ithaca Meat Locker will be accessible from Pressbay Alley. More than 70 units will be available in this large, walk-in freezer for consumers to rent to store bulk meat. Units range in price from $3/month for small bins (that hold 18 gallons) to $5/month for large bins, able to hold 25 gallons or a quarter of a beef steer. To sign up for freezer space in the Ithaca Meat Locker, visit http://www.fingerlakesmeatproject.com . A representative from the Finger Lakes Meat Project will then contact you to finalize your membership. To learn more, visit: http://www.fingerlakesmeatproject.com/ or contact Matt LeRoux at (607) 272-2292 ext. 195 or mnl28@cornell.edu

"Hunger Hero:" A fundraiser to fight hunger in Tompkins County

From Steven Brasley:

"After a taste test at Collegetown Bagels, Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick chose a sandwich recipe to be sold as the "Hunger Hero" at all three CTB locations and the Ithaca Bakery. One dollar from each sandwich sold will be donated to the Tompkins County United Way. Originally aired on "Ithaca NOW!" on 92 WICB, Feb. 9, 2014."
Listen to the report on SoundCloud.

“When Pigs Fly" Local Foods Event to Benefit Meat Locker Pilot Project (11/10/13)

Press release from CCE:

"WHEN PIGS FLY" LOCAL FOODS EVENT TO BENEFIT MEAT LOCKER PILOT PROJECT

Local foods enthusiasts are invited to attend "When Pigs Fly: Flights of New York State Pork, Wines and Beers" to be held on Sunday, November 10th from 3:00-5:00pm at Corks & More Wine Bar, 207 West Buffalo Street on Cayuga Inlet in Ithaca. Admission fees from the event will benefit The Meat Locker Pilot Project at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County.

Admission to "When Pigs Fly…" is $8 in advance or $12 at the door, and includes one free flight of either NY State wine or beer, and one chance on a door prize drawing for sustainably-raised local meat and other prizes. For an additional charge, guests may purchase and sample a 'flight' of heritage pork, prepared three ways by The Piggery or their highly regarded pulled-pork sandwich. Alcohol-free admission tickets also are available at lower prices.

From 2:00-3:00pm, before the "pigs fly", there will be a Pork Butchering Demonstration by Heather Sandford and Brad Marshall, owners of The Piggery, the popular Ithaca butcher shop and charcuterie. The demonstration will cover how to break down a whole pig and will share the stories behind the individual cuts of meat sold at their store and the farmers' market. Space is limited for the Pork Butchering Demonstration; tickets are $35 per person and include two chances on the door prize drawing. Those who attend the Demonstration are admitted free to "When Pigs Fly…", however food and alcohol costs are additional.

Tickets for "When Pigs Fly…" and for the butchering demonstration can be purchased online by PayPal or check at: www.fingerlakesmeatproject.com/tickets or can be charged to a VISA or MasterCard by calling (607) 272-2292. For regular updates, sign up on our Facebook event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/715756071785286/ .

The Meat Locker Pilot is part of The Finger Lakes Meat Project, an effort by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County designed to increase livestock production and "freezer trade" meat sales throughout this region by removing barriers to consumer bulk meat purchases. The Meat Locker Pilot is raising funds to build walk-in freezers at downtown sites in Ithaca and Corning (NY) with units consumers can rent to store bulk meat purchases. The Meat Suite, an online database at meatsuite.com, lists local livestock producers who sell meat in bulk directly to consumers. To learn more about these initiatives, visit: http://www.fingerlakesmeatproject.com/ or contact Matt LeRoux at (607) 272-2292 ext. 195 or mnl28@cornell.edu .

Lecture: The Impact of Obesity on the Food Industry: New Products, Nutritionism, and Corporate Accountability (11/5/13)

Announcement:

Lecture: The Impact of Obesity on the Food Industry: New Products, Nutritionism, and Corporate Accountability Food Science Seminar Series
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Stocking Hall, PepsiCo Auditorium

Event: Food Safety Modernization Act and our Regional Food System (10-23-13)

Announcement:

Food Safety Modernization Act and our Regional Food System
When: Wednesday, October 23rd
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Tompkins Cortland Community College, Room 210B, Dryden, NY

The Food Safety Modernization Act, signed into law in January of 2011, grants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) broad new powers to monitor food safety and significantly impacts how food is grown, handled and processed. In South Central New York and across the country, a strong regional food system is being re-envisioned, and small and mid-sized farms and alternative food distribution models are at the center of this change.

Join the Food and Health Network of South Central NY to learn about the food safety regulations proposed by the Food and Drug Administration. A panel discussion will explore the potential impacts on different sectors of the food system, and alternative solutions. The event is open to the public.

Prior to the forum from 5:30-6:30 p.m., local producers are invited to attend an informational session on the "Sustaining Farm to School in New York State" pilot program. Local producers will learn more about the opportunity to sell product to area schools through Broome-Tioga BOCES. The informational session will highlight institutional food safety training needs and opportunities, including a two-day Cornell GAPs workshop on November 12-13 in conjunction with the pilot program. To register for the informational session, please contact Rose Zonetti at rzonett1@gmail.com

Everyone has a stake in the future of our food and farms, and it is critically important that scale-appropriate regulations support sustainable agriculture and access to fresh, healthy, and local food. The forum is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend! The event is presented in partnership with NOFA-NY and Sustainable Cortland.

Visit www.foodandhealthnetwork.org

To RSVP, contact Erin Summerlee at rhsc-rf@rhnscny.org, 607-692-7669. 

Movie screening and discussion about hunger in Tompkins County

Announcement:

Two upcoming screenings of "A Place at the Table" and discussions to follow:

The first screening will be on Thursday Oct 24, 6:00 – 9:00 PM at The Sustainability Center on 111 North Albany Street, Ithaca

Join GreenStar Community Projects for a community viewing of…
A Place at the Table: A provocative documentary about hunger in America

The evening includes light refreshments and facilitated discussion about poverty, hunger, and our children here in Tompkins County. This event is part of GreenStar Community Project’s food system networking series, “Feeding Our Future.” It is one of hundreds of Food Day events being held nationwide on October 24 to draw public attention to our food system crisis.

Cosponsored by The Sustainability Center, Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming, Food Bank of the Southern Tier, Green Resource Hub, Local First Ithaca, and other community partners. If your group would like to cosponsor for a contribution of $25, please contact Joanna Green at joanna@groundswellcenter.org.

Space is limited at this event, which includes facilitated discussion among participants.

A second screening will be held on October 28 at Cinemapolis, hosted by the Green Resource Hub.

SEEN Event @ Cinemapolis on Monday, October 28th, 6:30pm SHARP

On October 28th, we will be screening A Place at the Table, which powerfully depicts hunger in our nation, followed by a Q&A with panelists to bring this message home to our local reality in policy, jobs, food access, causes, and solutions. 

Our panelists:
Svante Myrick - Mayor, City of Ithaca
Pete Meyers - Co-founder & Coordinator, Tompkins County Workers' Center
Natasha Thompson - President & CEO, Food Bank of the Southern Tier

Movie trailer here. More event details coming soon!

The Copper Oven wins the "Natures' Plate Award"

Press release from The Nature Conservancy:

We're thrilled to announce the winner of the 2013 People's Choice Nature's Plate Award in the Finger Lakes: The Copper Oven.

The Copper Oven received the most votes from the public. Their efforts to be more sustainable include using all Autumn's Harvest meat, organic whenever possible, 96-98% seasonal and local menu items, well water and local wine.

But the conversation doesn't end here. Our planet is nurtured when food production is sustainable -- and so are our bodies. That's why The Nature Conservancy is working with food producers across the country, including fishermen, farmers and ranchers. We're bringing traditionally unexpected partners together in the name of healthy food and a healthy environment.

Event: Gifts of the Apple (10-12-13)

From the FLX Cider Alliance:

Good Life Farm’s Gifts of the Apple is a tasty play day and skill share for kids of all ages!

Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 from 3pm- dark

$5 fee covers all participation and food

Good Life Farm, 4017 Hickok Rd., Interlaken NY 14847

http://thegoodlifefarm.org/

Good Life Farm happily invites you and your family to a day of play in our orchards and with our friends!

On Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 from 3pm to dark Good Life Farm joins with our friends and collaborators to offer  crafts+skills+games+food+cider+music for a limited number of families.  We’re keeping this gathering intimate so all can participate, relax and enjoy the full fruition that is fall on our delicious farm!  For more info, please visit: http://thegoodlifefarm.org/fall/

This is all part of FLX Cider Alliance’s Finger Lakes Cider Week (Oct. 4- Oct. 13).  For more on all Cider Week events: http://www.ciderweekflx.com/

More Details on Gifts of the Apple…

Schedule

·       3-5 pm: Skill Shares all over the farm!  Choose one, two or bounce around as pleases you and the kiddos!

·       5- 5:45pm: Cider Tasting In Depth with Eve’s Cidery and Redbyrd Orchard Cider

·       5:45p to dark: Community Dinner (provided with $5 fee), music, bonfire

Collaborators and what they offer:

·       Crooked Carrot CSK: Amazing food!

·       Edible Acres: bottom-line ecological nursery specializing in hardy, fruitful perennials

·       Eve’s Cidery: Orchard management, Cider Tasting Workshop, fabulous cider!

·       Good Life Farm: apple picking, preservation, orchard management

·       Primitive Pursuits: back to ecology orchard games and crafts

·       Redbyrd Orchard Cider: Orchard Management, Cider Tasting Workshop, top-notch libations

·       Red Sled Choir: music to listen to and sing-along with

·       Wide Awake Bakery: Amazing Bread!

·       More to come…!

Cornell Cooperative Extension celebrates 100 years (10/14/13)

Announcement:

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County celebrates 100 years

Several events mark the milestone. For full details, see CCE's website.

Celebrate with us on Monday, Oct. 14th!

Spend all or part of the Columbus Day holiday with us as CCE-Tompkins celebrates 100 years of service to Tompkins County!

Start the morning at 8:30 a.m. at 4-H Acres, 418 Lower Creek Road, with a delicious local foods breakfast buffet, while a panel of special guests revisit highlights of our history in Tompkins County. From 10:30 a.m. to Noon, sample our programs in free skill-building workshops on a variety of topics.

At 12:30 p.m., return with us to our Northside neighborhood and spend the afternoon at the Fall Harvest Festival for Kids at Neighborhood Pride Grocery, 212 Hancock Street. End the day with Centennial Celebration Cake at 4:00 p.m.

Events include:

Local Foods Breakfast 
Enjoy a local foods breakfast buffet catered by Allyn Rosenberg of New Roots School. Buffet includes pancakes with local maple syrup and butter, scrambled eggs, frittata, home fried potatoes , bacon, fresh fruit, scrambled tofu (vegan), apple cider and coffee/decaf/tea. Cost: $8/person. RSVP Here download a response form to return with your payment, or call (607) 272-2292 to charge your breakfast ticket to VISA or MasterCard. 

Northside Baked Bean Championship
 Show off your bean-baking skills at the first-ever Northside Baked Bean Championship, held as part of our Fall Harvest Festival for Kids at Neighborhood Pride Grocery. Guest judges include Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick! Find contest rules and an entry form here.

Chicken BBQ
Will be sold all day, outside, by Neighborhood Pride.

Centennial Cake
Stop by at 4p.m. for a slice of Centennial Cake, courtesy of Neighborhood Pride Grocery!

Workshop Sampler
10:30a.m.-12:00p.m. Members of our staff will offer activities for youth plus FREE concurrent, skill-building workshops in 4 tracks: Communication, Leadership, Marketing & Fundraising, and Agriculture/Environment. Click the image at right for a full workshop list.

Fall Harvest Festival for Kids

12:30-4:30p.m. at Neighborhood Pride, 212 Hancock Street, Ithaca. Children of all ages are invited to enjoy hands-on, harvest-themed activities at our annual Fall Harvest Festival for Kids! See harvest foods being prepared and sample the results! Meet the Tompkins County Dairy Princess, and take a hayride through the Northside neighborhood. Find a full listing of the day's activities online here.

Upcoming Science Cabaret: Apples! 10-8-13

Announcement:

In Celebration of Finger Lakes Cider Week, Science Cabaret presents:

From Central Asia to Central New York: the roots and branches of apple diversity

When: 7 PM, Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Where: Lot 10 Lounge, 112 S. Cayuga Street, Ithaca

FREE!!

Across continents, from their genetic birthplace in the wilds of Kazakhstan, apples have undergone huge transformations--both through human intervention, and through the forces of nature. Learn about the origins of apples, and the ways in which scientists and growers have worked to both preserve genetic diversity and create new apple varieties for cider making and table use.

Thomas Chao is a horticulturalist and the curator of the national clonal germplasm collection of apples, grapes, cherries at the USDA Agriculture Experiment Station in Geneva, NY. Autumn Stoscheck is the owner of Eve's Cidery, Van Etten, NY.

For more information, visit http://www.sciencecabaret.org/.
Join the conversation on facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencecabaret
Science Cabaret is presented with support from the Downtown Ithaca Alliance.

********

Lot 10 features awesome cocktails, beer, and wine.

Ithaca's Apple Harvest Festival (10/5/13 and 10/6/13)

Announcement:

Ithaca's Apple Harvest Festival full of family entertainment, games, rides, prizes and live performances on two stages. Apple Harvest Festival is a great introduction to the rich farm and artist community of Ithaca. First time visitors can witness a variety of wonderful local entertainment while also visiting the historical outdoor pedestrian shopping mall, The Ithaca Commons. The pedestrian mall is the epicenter of the festival and the gateway to a nostalgic journey to harvest season fun.

The delicacies of the region are at every turn with over 100 vendors selling unique apple varieties, hot apple cider donuts, kettle corn, local farm fresh baked goods and a multitude of around the world specialties. Local farmers are on site selling everything from tasty apple beverages to local pumpkins and of course, apples, apples and more apples. Wineries and cideries have regional beverages available for tasting and purchase. Kids can visit with the goats and learn how fiber is made with Laughing Goat Fiber Farm.

Over 50 different artists display their handmade arts and crafts in the Fall Craft Show including jewelry, ceramics, home decor, body care, specialty gifts, unique sculpture, clothing and so much more.

For more info, see Ithaca's Apple Harvest Festival.

Cider Tasting and Talk (10-4-13)

From FLX Cider Alliance:

Serious about Cider?... and more fun with the maker herself!

Friday, Oct. 4, 2013

The Commons

FLX Cider Week’s Cellar d’Or Wine Shop tasting, 4-6pm

Alternatives Library Cider Talk, 6:30- 7:30pm

Finger Lakes Cider Week runs Friday Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013. 

During this week+ venues in and around Ithaca offer tastings, talks, games and walks to celebrate cider in its glory as one of our country’s oldest alcoholic beverages.  

 More info at http://www.ciderweekflx.com/.

On the Commons Fun at The Cellar d’Or Wine Shop and Tompkins Workers Center!

On Friday, Oct. 4 Eve’s Cidery owner and cider master Autumn Stoscheck will pour tastings alongside Redbyrd Orchard Cider and Bellwether Hard Cider at The Cellar d’Or Wine Shop from 4-6pm. 

At 6:30pm, we’ll head over to the Tompkins County Worker’s Center to wash it all down with a presentation by Autumn on making small-batch, craft hard cider from upstate NY apples.  We’ll talk about why the Finger Lakes is poised to become an internationally recognized cider region, and taste the components that will make this possible.

This delicious talk is presented collaboratively by FLX Cider Alliance and Durland Alternative Library’s new satellite at the TC Worker’s Center.  Join us at The Cellar d’Or for tasty libations followed by a fantastic talk at the Workers Center by a true cider artist.

Fall Dining Promotions to Benefit Finger Lakes Meat Project

Press release:

FALL DINING PROMOTIONS TO BENEFIT FINGER LAKES MEAT PROJECT

Two Ithaca restaurants will offer special fall dining promotions to raise funds for The Finger Lakes Meat Project ( http://www.fingerlakesmeatproject.com/ ),an agriculture development project at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County (NY).

Each weekend in October, the Carriage House Café, located at 305 Stewart Avenue, will offer a locally-sourced brunch special, while Fine Line Bistro, located at 404 West State Street will offer a "Meat Locker Special" dinner on Wednesdays from September 25 through October 16. Each restaurant will donate a portion of the proceeds from specials sold to The Finger Lakes Meat Project.

"Both restaurants are longtime supporters of the local meat movement, and regularly feature locally sourced foods on their menus," says Matt LeRoux, Ag Marketing Specialist at Cooperative Extension who oversees The Finger Lakes Meat Project. "They truly can be considered 'Champions' of the local foods movement, because they consistently support local farmers and strengthen our regional food system with their purchases, " he continued.

In addition, Jillian's Drawers, located on the Ithaca Commons, is selling Finger Lakes Meat Project buttons for $1 each. The colorful buttons feature silhouettes of chickens, goats, lambs, and more, and are a big hit with Ithaca's tiniest residents!

The Finger Lakes Meat Project has two components designed to help consumers increase their local meat purchases. The Meat Suite, an online database at http://meatsuite.com, lists local livestock producers who sell meat in bulk directly to consumers. The Meat Locker Pilot Project will build two walk-in freezers at downtown sites in Ithaca and Corning (NY) with units that consumers can rent to store their bulk meat purchases. The aim of the project is to increase livestock production and "freezer trade" meat sales throughout the region by removing some of the main barriers to consumer bulk meat purchases, specifically the difficulty to find producers and the lack of home freezer space. To learn more about the Finger Lakes Meat Project, visit : http://www.fingerlakesmeatproject.com/

The Nutrition Wellness Center announces fundraiser for Healthy Food for All

Press Release:

Healthy Food for All and the Nutritional Wellness Center in Ithaca are teaming up to provide you with an amazing opportunity to support your own health while supporting Healthy Food for All!

Through October 18th, the Nutritional Wellness Center will offer their in-depth initial consultations ($120 value) for just $20 dollars. These consultations are aimed at helping folks get healthy through good food!

And, to make this deal even better, ALL of the money raised from these discounted consultations will be donated to Healthy Food for All, to help even more folks get healthy through good food!

For more information please see: www.nutritionalwellnesscenter.com or call 607.277.1964

Cider Week FLX 2013: Celebrate Hard Cider in the Finger Lakes (10/4/13 - 10/13/13)

Announcement: 

Finger Lakes Cider Alliance Presents the 2^nd Annual Local Cider Week 

The Finger Lakes Cider Alliance, a collaboration of local cider makers and orchardists, is hosting the 2^nd Annual Finger Lakes Cider Week from October 4th to October 13th.

Anchored by the Ithaca Apple Festival on the first weekend, Cider Week offers a variety of tastings, cider dinners with local chefs, informative talks, local orchard tours, and a chance to talk with the cider makers behind the craft. A number of the events are family friendly.

Finger Lakes Cider Week is a celebration of one of our country's oldest alcoholic beverages, cider/hard cider.  This week of activities is patterned after the popular New York (City) Cider Week that is presenting its annual celebration later in October.  All things apple and cider are in the spotlight as the local cider alliance shows off the quality and versatility of a drink that has a rich history as an integral part of our nation's growth and a future that will help bolster the local economy and preserve small, high-quality orchards.  A leader in U.S. apple production, New York State is becoming a leader in the revival of this historic beverage.

Participating Cideries include, Red Byrd Cidery (Burdett), Eve's Cidery (Van Etten), and Bellwether Hard Cider (Trumansburg). Additional ciders will be sourced from Beak & Skiff (LaFayette), Harvest Moon Cidery (Cazenovia) and Steampunk (Medina).

For more details go to www.ciderweekflx.com.

There is still room at the Sweet Land Farm table....for you!

Announcement:

A few seats are still available....Join us!

Celebrate the height of the harvest season at Healthy Food for All's third fine dining benefit gala!

Join us Saturday, September 28th at Sweet Land Farm in Trumansburg, NY with a menu prepared by Word of Mouth Catering paired with wines from Hosmer Winery and ciders from Redbyrd Orchards.

A reception featuring seasonal wine, cider and hors d'oeuvres will begin at 4:00pm in the abundant fields of the farm whileJen Cork and the Good Hope's live original, bluesy, folk, jazz serenades guests. A cornucopia of local foods will be prepared into a gourmet four-course meal enjoyed in an elegantly appointed barn. This event will offer the finest of Finger Lakes bounty during our most abundant season and is not to be missed!

Tickets start at $75 (all-inclusive) with proceeds benefiting Healthy Food For All, a partnership between local farms and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County which makes fresh produce accessible to households with limited income.

For Harvest Dinner Reservations or Ticket Sales:
Contact: Samantha Castillo-Davis, Harvest Dinner Reservations Volunteer
Email: harvestdinners@gmail.com
Phone: 607-342-8845
Online purchase: www.HealthyFoodForAll.org

Pigs & Apples Party at Indian Creek Farm

Announcement:

The Second Annual Pigs-n-Apples Party is on September 28, 2013.  That’s a Saturday.  Admission is free to all.  See who’s coming and help us prepare by clicking “Join” on the Facebook Event Page.

All events will occur on the afternoon of Saturday, September 28, at Indian Creek Farm.  We’ll be in the shady grove on the hilltop near “Stumphenge”—with great views of the orchards and pumpkin patch.  The hay wagon will give rides while people are wandering the orchards picking apples. 

12 Noon – 2:30 PM

• pumpkin carving contest
• apple pie contest
• apple slingshot
• wagon rides
• corn javelin (kids only!)
• apple bobbing (kids only!)

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

• treasure hunt (kids only!)

3:15 PM

• contest winners announced

4:00 PM

• apple farmers will crush pigherders in tug-of-war

Party admission and activities are FREE, while food and drink will be sold separately.  U-picking will work like a normal day.  Live music will be playing throughout the day.  The Wide Awake String Band will take the stage as games wrap up and The Andersons will jam after that.