St. John Parish Applefest
40th Anniversary - September 13-16, 2012
Our Applefest is fast approaching. All Volunteers are receiving extra coaching.
You can sense the excitement that’s in the air from all who will attend the happy affair.
Apples are being bought for the pies to be made. To anyone who is interested, we can use your aid.
The beautiful prize car proudly stands on display. In order to win, you might have to pray.
Many more prizes are awaiting a winner and you might also enjoy a tasty chicken dinner.
Fr. Harvey’s famous chili is another yearly event and to purchase this is money well spent.
Apple Pies will fill the air with a delicious aroma. These bakers certainly deserve a well-earned diploma.
We hope all will come, both young and old, to have a great time and stay in the fold.
-- Roma M. Morrison
Articles
Parish Festival Becomes Major Annual Event
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By Jan Rynearson
St. John Applefest 2010, the 38th annual, promises to be bigger and better than ever.
What began with small beginnings has grown into one of the largest and most profitable events at any one parish in the entire Diocese of Lansing. It also has the reputation of being the cleanest.
The four-day September fest will be crowded with activities to delight people of all ages. More than a parish fundraiser, the Apple fest is regarded as Fenton's fall festival and is supported by the entire community.
Any given year, the event draws approximately 100,000 people. Those of all faiths look forward to attending. Former members of the parish and other Fentonites, who have relocated across the state and out-of-state, often return for the festival.
Many non-Catholics volunteer to help their Catholic friends and neighbors in various aspects of the event, which is geared for family, fun, food, friendship and frolic. The Rev. Fr. David Harvey, pastor of St. John's stresses that the festival is to be a "fun" time.