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Increases In Apple Prices Didn't Slow Homestead Sales At Apple and Pork

The Apple and Pork Festival originally was a fundraising event for the CH Moore Homestead, and has grown over 40 plus years.

Dr. John Veirs, a Board Member of the Homestead Board was a part of the first Apple and Pork Festival 44 years ago. He recalls the event was intended to be a fundraiser to keep the Homestead up after a big renovation process. He says they just a few years prior had acquired the Homestead to take care of.

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This summer's drought plagued the apple crop which is vital to the Homestead's booths on the grounds during the Apple and Pork Festival. Each year the Homestead features an event favorite of apple cider floats, also cups and gallons of apple cider, and apple butter. Dr. Veirs says the drought had a significant impact on their operations this year.

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Dr. Veirs estimates it takes around $50-thousand to maintain the grounds of the CH Moore Homestead through the year. The Apple and Pork Festival is the primary fundraiser through the year.

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On top of the money the Homestead makes from the sales of the Apple booths, they also collect a small percentage from the profits for the non for profit groups on the grounds and also the vendors at the flea market.

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