By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER “What time is it?” crooned Chris Barron, lead singer of the Spin Doctors, as thousands of people packed onto the Southington town green and exploded into applause and cheers as the band opened their headlining…
By JOHN GORALSKI EDITOR Tonight’s weather forecast is calling for cloudy conditions, but there’s very little threat of rain. As a result, Apple Harvest Festival officials have confirmed that tonight’s Spin Doctors concert will be performed on the main stage…
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER Families and individuals flocked to Southington last week to observe the opening ceremonies of the 51st annual Apple Harvest Festival, and the Hall family exemplified the “Bushels of Family Fun” theme as their grandmother, Delores…
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER Southington’s marquee event, the Apple Harvest Festival, officially kicked off the 51st year on Friday, Oct. 4, where hundreds of people took part in “Bushels of Family Fun.” “We’re often asked what makes the festival…
So, you’ve dreamed about running in the Apple Harvest Road Race for years, but you don’t know where to start? You’ve followed your neighbor’s results in the Southington Observer, and you’ve always wanted to make the list? Well, if this…
Welcome, Apple Harvest fans, The 2019 Apple Harvest Festival is fast approaching and over the course of two weekends, Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13. Those in attendance will experience great food, a large carnival, the always well-attended parade and other…
The Southington Police Department announced the following parking restrictions for the 2019 Apple Harvest Festival: From Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6 and Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13 the following streets will be posted as “No Parking”…
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER While residents will spend the weekend experiencing “Bushels of Family Fun,” several companies and their representatives will be enjoying the festivities through a different kind of participation—sponsorship. Apple Harvest sponsorship coordinator Melissa Cocuzza said that…
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The 51st annual Apple Harvest Festival officially kicked off last week when Brianna Harris was crowned the 2019 Apple Harvest Queen during the annual AHF Gala. This was Harris’ second year taking part in the…
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER It’s fitting that John Myers was selected to serve as the 51st annual Apple Harvest Festival Parade grand marshal because for decades Myer’s served as emcee of the parade’s opening act. On Sunday, Oct. 6,…
