Welcome to Applefest 2012!
Since Applefest first began in 1991, it has become a community celebration that is anticipated with great enthusiasm by Northborough citizens of all ages. Inspired by the tradition of celebrating the completion of a successful growing season by area farmers, Applefest has grown to become a time of celebration and thanksgiving for all that is good in our community.
Highlights of this year’s three-day celebration include:
Applefest Street Fair on Blake Street on Saturday from 10:00 - 3:00 pm sponsored by the Rotary Club of Northborough where merchants, clubs, food vendors and craft artisans will display their excellent wares in more than 110 booths.
Applefest Road Race –the annual 5K Road Race on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. begins at the Zeh School. This event has grown to over 400 runners from throughout the area, organized by the Corridor Nine Chamber of Commerce.
Applefest Parade - the noontime parade begins at Lincoln Street down West Main Street to the Historical Society will feature marching bands and floats, led by 2011 Grand Marshal, Martha Michalewich .
Applefest BBQ/Concert – Rte 135 Ellsworth/McAfee Park will be the site of this community event from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. featuring a band, a great barbeque by the Knights of Columbus and apple crisp dessert by St Rose of Lima Women’s Group, pony rides by Teens4kids, moonwalks by Northborough Scholarship Committee, Robotics Show by ARHS Robotics Team and 3MF band in concert. An event to be enjoyed by people of all ages. Free admission for the concert and a nominal fee for other events.
Northborough Has Talent - at Algonquin High School Auditorium on Friday evening from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Come and enjoy acts featuring musical and theatrical talent by performers of all ages at this Applefest event.
Applefest ApplePie Café - at Trinity Church located on Hudson St and hosted by the Northborough Junior Women’s Club. Stop by and taste some of Northborough Famous and Delicious Apple Pies.
Applefest Committee Members: Andy Dowd, Pat & Skip Doyle, Steve Georgeson, Pat Griffin, Ken Golden, Patty Murphy, George Pember, Kevin Carroll, Cheryl Scali and Laura Ziton.
As always, we are grateful for the enthusiastic support of our Town departments who provide invaluable assistance for months behind the scenes and on Applefest weekend itself. The Police and Fire Departments, Recreation and School Departments, and the Public Works Department provide support which helps our Committee and hundreds of volunteers run a smooth and safe event each year.
On behalf of the 2012 Applefest Committee we look forward to seeing everyone in Northborough at one or more of this year’s events. Please invite family members, friends and work associates to this very special annual event and enjoy the many fine contributions by our town merchants, volunteers and citizens.
Sincerely
Michelle Gillespie, Applefest Chairman