Sonoma County is perhaps best known for its rolling hills that nurture vineyards, but before California wines rose to international prominence, the county was home to another principal cultivar: apples.
This weekend the county will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Gravenstein Apple Fair at Ragle Ranch Regional Park in Sebastopol.
The Gravenstein apple is a more tart variety, thus prized for its use in desserts, apple sauce and cider. Santa Rosa agricultural pioneer Luther Burbank is credited with saying,"If the Gravenstein could be had throughout the year, no other apple need be grown." In a state that revels in food festivals that celebrate everything from garlic to grilled cheese, Sebastopol's Gravenstein Apple Fair will include just about every sweet treat made from the fruit, from pie to fritters. Ciders of all stripes will also be had, from hard to blended into a slushy.
For people who reach their apple-ingestion limit, there will also be food vendors providing Greek, Spanish, Cajun, Mexican and Japanese fare, American barbecue and more.
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