HILTON, N.Y. (WROC) – This weekend, the 2026 Hilton Apple Fest is expected to attract tens of thousands of people to the community. Dozens of vendors and food options operated by local nonprofit organizations are expected to welcome these guests.
In 2024, the festival reported more than 70,000 people who attended over its two-day run. As Apple Fest Board Member Karmen Penders explained, organizers are also expecting a large turnout this year.
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“This is one of the biggest festivals there is,” Penders said. “Not only do we have crafter vendors, we have Community Row, a farmers market in the back, and we have a Kids’ Corner.”
On Friday afternoon, most of the vendors were at their tents putting out merchandise and getting ready for a busy weekend of sales…