Huron Township Applefest
Come Join Us October 3rd & 4th 2009!

I want to welcome all of you to the 2009 Apple Festival. The Applefest Committee has been meeting throughout the year to make the 2009 Apple Festival fun for everyone. The common goal for our volunteers is to put on a community wide event that will showcase the friendly spirit that exists within our community.

The history of the Applefest started 30 years ago. 41 year old local businessman Pete Glaab (now 70) and a several residents kicked off the first Huron Township Applefest.  Today, I have the honor of safeguarding the original intent and atmosphere of Applefest. The festival has become a hit with so many people evidenced by the continued growth of visitors that attend every year. I attribute this growth to the warm smiles and helpful attitudes of our great community.

Applefest volunteers work endless hours throughout the year to bring the Applefest event forward. The township residents also catch the fever in the fall and begin sprucing up the town. We welcome our out of town guests and thank you for choosing to participate. I know your visit will be a worthwhile family outing.

Please allow me to thank those who have devoted countless hours of time to put on the 2009 Apple festival. I also encourage you to thank them when you see them diligently at work this weekend (we will be wearing the red short sleeve shirts, rain coats or snowsuits!)

Let me start by thanking our newest member, Aaron Vincent for committing to our effort. What a fantastic addition to our group. Thank you to Vicky and Dave Mathewson, Fred, Fred Jr.  and Cookie Giovannoni for their work with organizing the food vendors. Carol Allmon takes care of our craft booths and continues to do a fantastic job. Thanks to Jerry Rooksberry, John and Cheryl Whitmore who help no matter what the job may be. Apple Annie (Alice Sheets), and Ed Tupacz and his family for their continued help and support. Jim Harrington, Ed’s grandson, continues to be a great help with advertising, technology and entertainment.  I would also like to thank Great FX Media for the web support and design. A special thanks to Peter Glaab (one of the Applefest founding fathers) for his continued support for Apple Festival. Each year Pete allows us the use of his property for the entertainment pavilion and also provides greatly needed parking. A tremendous amount of gratitude goes out to the local businesses and residents along main street that have to change their normal way of doing things over the weekend. Our hats off to you!

Thanks to the Huron Township Police, Huron Township Police Explorers, the Huron Township Fire Department, Miller PTO, St. Johns, St. Stephen’s, The Huron Sportsman Club, The Huron Township Rotary, Huron High School, The Boys Scouts, and The Girls Scouts are just a few of the organizations that look forward to participating in the Apple Festival every year.

Finally, I want to thank the Huron Township Board for allowing the show to go on. With their support and cooperation, our non-profit organizations are able to fund their programs. Applefest provides a financial “shot in the arm” for their budgets.

Please forgive me if I have failed to mention someone. I appreciate everyone who contributes to the Apple festival. A kind word about what we do is always appreciated.

Enjoy Applefest 2009

Michael Glaab
Apple Festival Chairman