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Pastor BYong H. Ahn
Phone 540-839- 2013

E-Mail: churchinfo@edenumc.org

Wayne Winebriner, Director of Music
Edenaires
Chancel Choir

Located S. of Hot Springs off Rt. 687 on Switzerland Trail. Watch for sign on Rt. 687.

Apple Butter Festival - October 18, 2008

The Apple Butter Festival began several years ago as a way for members and friends to share their bounty of food and fellowship. . It has grown over the years and is now a festival that draws crowds from near and far away.

PLEASE NOTE: Last year the ladies washed over 3,500 jars in preparation for the year's apple butter supply.

Preparations

Starting the week before the Festival, apples are picked up, washed and readied for the daily activities of sorting, peeling and slicing. Many long hours are spent by members who work in the kitchen of the fellowship hall under a banner that proclaims "Jesus is the Apple of our Eye." It is a week of hard work, fun, fellowship and laughter for everyone who comes to help.

On Friday 150+ pies are made, baked and readied for sale on Saturday. Some will be sold at the bake sale - others will be sliced for eating when the food is served. The church makes approximately 500 gallons of apple butter which is sold by advance orders and on the day of the Festival. Many hours of stirring (and many volunteers to stir) are needed to complete the process. The first kettle on Saturday goes on at 5:00 A.M. and the apple butter is made outside, hand-stirred the old fashioned way all day.. Visitors are always welcome to try their hand at stirring.

Food is served beginning at 11:00 A.M. There is a craft sale at 9:00 A.M. in the old church building and a Bake Sale starts at the same time. We will have a flea market under the tents, crafts in the old church.

Our beautiful 2007 quilt, Eden's North Woods, was a queen sized bed quilt, pieced by Eden Church women and long arm quilted by Patricia Bird.. It was part of the Silent Auction. The quilt is 100% cotton, mostly Thimbleberries fabrics, with batik borders and backing and measures 108" x 90"

Along with all the festivities are many country gospel groups performing throughout the day including the church's own Edenaires . Families come to enjoy the music, watch the youth groups make fresh apple cider, and meet new and old friends.

PRE- ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN FOR THE APPLE BUTTER MADE FESTIVAL DAY. Orders may be picked up at McAllister's Store in Hot Springs after October 18. (Pre-Orders will be held until December 15 - then offered for sale)

Apple Butter Photos

Don't miss our Apple Butter Festival album including photos of Miss Virginia 2002 who stopped by to perform, stir apple butter, and greet friends.

Please click on this link to view Apple Butter Festival photos.