KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Washington Presbyterian Church held its 48th annual Apple Festival on Saturday, drawing thousands of visitors for homemade apple treats, a country market and family activities.
Pastor Lyn Oakley said the festival began as a small gathering where church members fried apple pies in a skillet. It has since grown to draw more than 3,500 people.
“So this is the 48th annual Apple Festival and it has grown in so many ways,” Oakley said. “It is Washington’s way of welcoming and loving our neighbors well. We are so grateful for all the people who come and all the money that we make goes out to mission into the community.”…