Maine's Capital Area

The Great Maine Apple Day

Celebrate the history, flavor and tradition of Maine apples, while honoring the importance of a diversified, perennial agriculture.

WORKSHOPS: Mark Fulford on building soils on the farm and in the orchard – there's a lot more to soil than chemistry! Jesse Watson and Lisa Fernandes on Permaculture design. Cooking with Chery Wixson and with Frank Giglio.

DELICIOUS TREATS: including caramel popcorn, apple pies, apple sauces, apple crisps, honey, maple syrups, ketchups and maybe even ice cream!

GOODS TO BUY: Hard apple cider, beeswax candles, rubber stamps, a Maine farms book and much more!

Educational Workshops & Talks
• Apple art
• Cooking with apples
• Maine's rich apple history
• Cider making
• Organic tree care
• Permaculture
• Mark Fulford on soil building

See & Taste Rare & Heirloom Apples
Bring your own varieties to show and taste

Admission: $4 for non-members, $2 for members

http://www.mofga.org/Events/GreatMaineAppleDay/tabid/294/Default.aspx