Event/Site: Apple Festival at Historic Bethabara Park in Winston-Salem

Date: Fourth Saturday in September, 10:00am - 4:30pm.

Type: Festival featuring bluegrass and old-time music, food, crafts, and living
history encampment by the NC 6th Regiment in a historic park setting.

Location: Historic Bethabara Park is located at 2147 Bethabara Road. From Business 40, exit at Cherry Street. Take Cherry Street North. Cherry Street will become University Parkway. Continue on University Parkway to Bethabara Park Blvd. Turn left onto Bethabara Park Blvd. Turn left onto Bethania Station Road. Click here for a map.

Cost: Free.

Parking: Free. Parking adequate for bus tours.

Special Needs Access: Venue is fully accessible.

Signage: Signs at site and en route.

Sponsor: Historic Bethabara Park

Web Site: www.bethabarapark.org

Contact:
Historic Bethabara Park
2147 Bethabara Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
(336) 924-8191; (336) 924-0535 (fax)
info@bethabarapark.org

Description of Event: One of the first things the new settlers did on arriving in the Piedmont was to plant apple orchards. The First Annual Apple Festival began, too, with the dedication of an apple tree. Then the music kicked in, excellent bluegrass and old-time bands. The event has plenty of space for blankets and lawn chairs, as well as for children to run around. Vendors selling food and regional craft and living history demonstrations with costumed interpreters add to the lively and authentic atmosphere.

Description/History of Site: Historic Bethabara , a national historic landmark, was founded in 1753. Today the site is a beautiful, wooded 175-acre wildlife preserve, with 126 kinds of birds, walking trails, a museum, restored 1788 church, reconstructed village, French and Indian War fort, and colonial and medical gardens. It is a perfect festival setting with a kind of natural amphitheater within the walls of the fort.

History of Event: The Apple Festival began in September of 2001 with the help of the Fiddle & Bow Society.

Significance of Site/Event to the Community: The festival highlights the areas agricultural, musical and craft heritage. The Apple Festival came into being as a result of the success of the May 2001 Celtic Festival at the Park.