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Photo Gallery

Applefest

Sarah Webb

Sarah Webb, 8, concentrates as she balances an apple on a spoon as part of the “Apple Relay.”

Photo by Jessica Brophy
Samantha Simmons

Samantha Simmons, age 10, rolls out dough to make an apple turnover.

Photo by Jessica Brophy
Crowds at the annual Applefest

On Saturday, October 13, students and families gathered at the Sedgwick Elementary School for the annual Applefest.

Photo by Jessica Brophy
Sedgwick Elementary student Lily Allen

Sedgwick Elementary student Lily Allen concentrates as she balances an apple on a spoon as part of the “Apple Relay,” one of many events held at Applefest.

Photo by Jessica Brophy
Seven-year-old Ira Buchholz

Seven-year-old Ira Buchholz decorates a tote bag with a painted apple half with the help of his mother, Michele Gower.

Photo by Jessica Brophy
Dalton Hamilton and Daniel Gray

Dalton Hamilton, left, and Daniel Gray turn the lever on the cider press.

Photo by Jessica Brophy

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"What’s your favorite apple?" stand

Kindergarten teacher Vanessa Grindle poses with Riley Patten, 5, in front of the “What’s your favorite apple?” stand. Students tasted several apple varieties and voted for their favorite as part of several events held on Saturday, October 13, at the annual Applefest.

Photo by Jessica Brophy

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