Located on the grounds of Claude Moore Park           21688 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling, Va.   20164               Phone (571) 258-3800

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Call for Exhibitors and Volunteers

5th Annual Autumn Apple Festival

Saturday, October 24, 2009

10:00AM - 4:00PM

March 12, 2009

Sterling, Virginia –The Heritage Farm Museum in Sterling,

Virginia seeks exhibitors and volunteers for the 5th Annual

Autumn Apple Festival scheduled for Saturday, October 24th,

2009. Learn about the history of apples and the heritage of

apple production through demonstrations of historic orchard tools, educational programs and

hands-on activities for families. Help make cider in an historic barn. Taste heirloom apples

and view over 60 varieties of rare fruit provided by the Old Time Apple Growers Association.

Heirloom apple trees will be available for sale and pre-order. Attractions include music, an

apple-inspired lunch menu and wagon rides weather permitting.

While you are at the Museum, visit the exhibit "Virginia Apples for Flavor: The Story of Hill

High Orchards".

Event is free with paid Museum admission.

The Autumn Apple Festival is held in conjunction with the Museum's educational program

"Apples, Apples Everywhere". Over 1,400 visitors attended this SOL-based program for early

learners over the past year. Children from pre-k through grade three learn about the history

and culture of apples through songs, games and hands-on activities. Classes are held

Monday through Friday from September through November 7. For reservations or more

information call the Museum at 571.258.3800.

The Heritage Farm Museum is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and bringing to life the

history of farming and the rich agricultural heritage of Loudoun County. At the Heritage Farm

Museum, you can meet Milkie the Cow, travel back in time to the Waxpool General Store and

be a farmer for a day. Your family will reap the rewards of time well spent.

The Museum specializes in hands-on classes and programs that meet the Standards of

Learning for Virginia schools. The Gift Shop features Virginia’s Finest label products and

creative gifts for home and family. The Museum is conveniently located off Route 28 and

Route 7 in Claude Moore Park, Sterling, Virginia.

Please call (571) 258-3800 for information on how you can contribute.

Apple Festival