This Sunday In Maine, It’s All About The Apples!

Did you know that apple picking in Maine is such a popular fall activity, that it even has its own day to celebrate--and it's coming up this weekend?

This Sunday is Maine Apple Sunday, and with the forecast for this weekend being a good one, you have no excuse but to grab your friends and family, and some bags, and head to an orchard near you!

There's something so refreshing about being in an orchard, with the sweet smell of apples all around you. It was one of my favorite memories of when I was little, and I am so glad it's something my kids now look forward to each year.

According to the Maine Pomological Society's website (they specialize in all things apple), Maine will celebrate the 23rd Maine Apple Sunday this weekend, on Sunday, September 15th.

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"Maine Apple Sunday starts the peak of the apple harvest when summer apples are still available but the main crop is ready for its first pick. Apple orchards from Wells to Caribou will celebrate by offering special activities and free samples of apple products."

And oh, what delicious products can be made with fresh-picked apples!

From candy apples to pies, crisps, and fresh apple cider, Maine Apple Sunday is not just a fun activity, but an experience for your senses, too.

Whether you're someone who goes picking every year or a complete novice, this is a fantastic, low-stress day for sampling, learning, and enjoying some of the bounties we have here in the state. A fun family activity or something you could even do as a "sweet" couples activity, make sure you head out and make the most of Maine Apple Sunday this weekend.

And in Maine, there's no shortage of Nature's delicious treats.

"There are well over 100 varieties of apples currently grown in Maine, but most farms grow about 20 to 30 different varieties. Currently, McIntosh is the most commonly grown variety in New England and remains one of the top ten most widely grown varieties in the US. "

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So put on your boots and flannels (or at the very least pack them just in case) load up your cars, and head to your nearest local orchard for Maine Apple Sunday.

For a list of orchards near you, go to www.maineapples.org .