"It seems to just keep growing," said Goodwin of the Apple Harvest Day celebration. She said that young volunteers will also be selling raffle tickets throughout the festivities, but she encourages people to check out the Chamber booth for both the raffle prizes and the information available to Dover businesses and residents. "There's maybe 20 really neat items," said Goodwin of the prizes. Drawings for prizes will take place on Tuesday, Oct. Tickets are $1, or six tickets for $5, and will be available on Apple Harvest Day at the Chamber's Information Booth at the corner of Henry Law Avenue, where raffle prizes will also be on display. The Greater Dover Camber of Commerce will also be holding a raffle, with prizes donated by local businesses. Pies can be dropped off at the Cocheco Falls Courtyard between 9 and 11 a.m., and judging will take place at 11 a.m. First through fifth place awards will be given in both categories based on taste and appearance. What would Apple Harvest Day be without the Apple Pie Contest? Judged for 20 years by WOKQ 97.5 FM, the Apple Pie Contest offers prizes in two categories - one for adults aged 15 years and older, and one for entrants aged 5 to 14. "We don't have any trouble filling those stages," said Goodwin. Live entertainment is still pivotal to Apple Harvest Day, however. "It used to be bands were a staple at state fairs and other such events," said England, "but not anymore." Pony rides, for example, are free.Īnd in addition to the food, merchandise and family fun, live entertainment will be offered all day on two different stages, including clog dancing, children's entertainer Wayne from Maine, and local favorite Pondering Judd.Īpple Harvest Day, said Martin England of Pondering Judd, has become one of the band's favorite shows of the year, allowing the band to reach "folks who might not otherwise get to see us," such as parents and children. "We try to get some good things for the children to enjoy," said Ann Goodwin of Nicole's Hallmark, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Apple Harvest Day committee, adding that the committee tries to keep the costs to families down.
Dover Fire & Rescue and the Dover Police Department - including the ever-popular Dover Police Mounted Patrol - will also be on hand offering information and demonstrations. New to Apple Harvest Day this year is participation in the fun by downtown restaurants, who have been asked to provide something apple-related on their menu for the day as well.įor those looking for something geared a little more toward the younger set, pony rides and animals from the Traveling Barnyard to pet and feed will be available at Henry Law Park. "Some organic food too," she adds, "not just the usual." Additionally, said Anderson, there are more than 30 food vendors, "from kettle corn to sausage sandwiches.
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