McHenry County Historical Society
Cider Fest is this Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the McHenry County Historical Society Museum, 6422 Main St. in Union.
This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year with all proceeds benefiting the Historical Society. Free Museum Admission & Entertainment.
Cider Fest Events:
*Apple Bake-Off Contest: $2 Registration 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (winning entry is auctioned)
*Horseshoe Tournament: $5 Registration 9:30 a.m.
*Music by Charlie B & Friends: 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
*Barn Raising Demonstration: 12:30 p.m.
*Old-fashioned Cider Press Making
*Pioneer Broom Making
*Blacksmithing Demonstration
*Apple Goodies Bake Sale
*Kettle Korn
Throughout the Day….
Indoor White Elephant Sale, Antique & Used Book Sale, Vintage Clothing, Silent Auction of Rare McHenry County History Books
Visit the Museum, 1843 Log Cabin & 1895 One-room School.
Photo:
From the Don Peasley Collection: 1953 - Otto Woertz and daughter, Julie, select the apples that go into the cider they make from their six acre orchard. The 350 tree orchard was located in Nunda Township along Route 14.