"The people who come to the apple festival are avid supporters of the school," he said.

Other communities use their apple festivals to show off distinctive local cultures.

Most apple festivals center on a variety of enjoyable and tasty things to do with the apples themselves.

The Apple Festival is held on the 3rd weekend in September.

The Apple Festival has been held annually since 1937.

With around 7,500 commercial apple growers in 36 states, there are many apple festivals to choose from.

The farm is holding an apple festival - Britain's largest - on October 22 and 23.

One way to enjoy the different varieties is to visit some of the apple festivals that take place during September and October.

Salem Apple Festival, held at the end of October on the town green.

At an apple festival in southeastern Kentucky, an eager crowd snaps up $25 chances on a pickup truck.