Ruthven Apple Festival looking for talent

The Ruthven Apple Festival Steering Committee has announced it is accepting entries into the Hometown Family Pharmacy Musical Showcase.

The 32nd annual Ruthven Apple Festival is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25 at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens in Ruthven.

The long-standing fall tradition includes free admission and free parking.

The annual musical showcase will be an opportunity for local performers to showcase their talent by performing a song of their choice and will be held on Sunday afternoon beginning at 4:00 p.m. on the main stage. It will be possible to accommodate artists who wish to perform to a pre-recorded musical backdrop on compact disc or tape, as well as competitors with live musical accompaniment.

To confirm your participation, contact Tony DeSantis at 519-776-6483, ext 246.

The Ruthven Apple Festival is a two-day charity event which features the Ruthven Oddfellows and friends buffet breakfast, a parade, classic car show, more than 100 food and craft booths, non-stop live musical entertainment and a Farmer's Market.  To read more go to www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com.

The festival is expected to attract more than 20,000 people and, to date has raised $645,000 to benefit Community Living Essex County.