Historical fun for the whole family!
October 6, 2012
10am--4pm
635 State St., Eaton Rapids, MI
It’s fall, which means it’s APPLE TIME here in Michigan! To celebrate the season, plans are underway for the 2011 Apple Festival at the historic Miller Farm at 635 State Street, Eaton Rapids.
Chairperson Mary Ann Wesley promises fun for the entire family at this event which runs from 10 till 4.
Apples will be available for sale, along with apple pies, our famous molasses cookies, and other baked goods. The 1940’s ice cream parlor will be open all weekend for those who want a cone, sundae, malt, or shake!
Historical re-enactors will show visitors what life might have been like in the early years of our country. Visitors are welcome to visit our other historic buildings, including our 1870 Wright One Room Schoolhouse, the Plains Road Bible Church, the Miller house and museum, and the new Jean Kline Block.
Can you bake an apple pie? There will be the third annual Apple pie baking contest—bake up your favorite apple pie and enter it at 10:30 for judging at noon at the Miller House. You can find the entry form and more info at EatonRapidsHistory.com. Last year's winner was Leland Scott.
Wagon rides will take you around the “prairie”, and goat rides will be available behind the barn. Kid’s games and activities will be available.
We hope you will join us to celebrate fall and Eaton Rapids history. If you would like more information email us at info@EatonRapidsHistory.com, or visit our website at EatonRapidsHistory.com, or call (517)285-0010. Volunteers are still needed to help!
Chairperson Mary Ann Wesley promises fun for the entire family at this event which runs from 10 till 4.
Apples will be available for sale, along with apple pies, our famous molasses cookies, and other baked goods. The 1940’s ice cream parlor will be open all weekend for those who want a cone, sundae, malt, or shake!
Historical re-enactors will show visitors what life might have been like in the early years of our country. Visitors are welcome to visit our other historic buildings, including our 1870 Wright One Room Schoolhouse, the Plains Road Bible Church, the Miller house and museum, and the new Jean Kline Block.
Can you bake an apple pie? There will be the third annual Apple pie baking contest—bake up your favorite apple pie and enter it at 10:30 for judging at noon at the Miller House. You can find the entry form and more info at EatonRapidsHistory.com. Last year's winner was Leland Scott.
Wagon rides will take you around the “prairie”, and goat rides will be available behind the barn. Kid’s games and activities will be available.
We hope you will join us to celebrate fall and Eaton Rapids history. If you would like more information email us at info@EatonRapidsHistory.com, or visit our website at EatonRapidsHistory.com, or call (517)285-0010. Volunteers are still needed to help!
Apple Pie Baking Contest Information
Join us for lots of fabulous fall family fun just a few blocks from downtown Eaton Rapids. At the farm you will be able to visit all the buildings, talk to Johnny Appleseed, eat some ice cream, see a real model T, and more!
Get your recipe ready to enter the competition this year! Contest entry information below:
1. Eligibility: Contest is open to the public, amateur bakers only
2. Requirements:
Pies ONLY no tarts or crisps.
Your recipe may be your own creation or simply a family favorite .
Please submit a copy of the recipe with your entry. Recipe must list all ingredients, quantities and preparation instructions.
Please use 9 or 10 inch disposable pie tins.
Pie must be at room temperature. No pie that requires refrigeration or heating will be accepted.
Do not put your name on the recipe or the pie tin. They will be numbered.
3. Judging will be conducted by local judges. All decisions are Final. Entries will be judged based on the following: flavor, filling, crust, overall appearance and creativity.
4. All pies become the property of the Eaton Rapids Area Historical Society and will be subject to photos and publication. Samples of entries will be made available for sale to the public following the announcement of the winning pies. Proceeds will go to the ERAHS.
Pies need to be dropped off between 10:30 and 11 am Oct 6th at the Miller Farm. Judging will begin at noon.
Name___________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________
Phone___________________ Email________________________
Miller Farm 635 State St. Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Eaton Rapids Area Historical Society
www.eatonrapidshistory.com
Info: (517)256-9460
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