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L. Saucon Historical Society Plans Apple Festival for Oct. 19

If you like old-fashioned fall fun in the country, mark your calendars for the Lower Saucon Township Historical Society’s Apple Festival, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic one-room Lutz-Franklin Schoolhouse.

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If you like old-fashioned fall fun in the country, mark your calendars for the Lower Saucon Township Historical Society’s Apple Festival, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic one-room Lutz-Franklin Schoolhouse.

The festival is a fun-filled day featuring activities for all ages.

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Admission for all activities is free, with the exception of pony rides ($5).

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There will be a story hour, crafts, schoolhouse tours, a visit by Johnny Appleseed, face painting, cakewalks and live music by Rhythm Road and the Rickman Blues Band. Seasonal, apple-themed refreshments available for purchase will include fresh apple baked goods, hot dogs and apple cider.

The restored 1880 schoolhouse is located at 4216 Countryside Lane, Hellertown, off Applebutter Road.

Parking is available in a lot next door at the township’s Kingston Park.

For more information about the Lower Saucon Township Historical Society and the Lutz-Franklin Schoolhouse, visit the society’s website.

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Josh Popichak

Josh Popichak is a veteran local journalist with an extensive background in print and digital news. A Bethlehem native, he has a Bachelor’s degree in history and has maintained a lifelong affinity for the subject. He founded Saucon Source to fill a need for independent local journalism, which has thrived with the support of an engaged, enthusiastic readership. He thanks the community, whose continued support makes this site possible.