Events in the Town of Amherst

The 52nd annual Amherst Apple Harvest Festival will include 110 vendors, a petting zoo, and a car show (12-3 p.m.).

Food Vendors

• Amherst County High School Athletic Boosters
• Amherst County High School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA): Apple nachos
• Clarkboys Kettlecorn
• Clifford Ruritan Club: Brunswick stew
• Cousins Maine Lobster
• Downtown Cairo: Mediterranean food
• Hardman’s Smoke Stack: Barbecue
• S & S Concessions

True to tradition, the festival continues to help the Amherst school district and others in the local community. This year, they’re partnering with the Town of Amherst Police Department to kick off their 7th annual holiday Toy Drive. Bring a new (unwrapped) toy or gift wrapping material to the APD booth for a chance to win a gift card!

There will be a free gift to the first 25 people through the gate!