The the free event included games, contests, music and craft vendors

by: WKBN Staff

Posted: Sep 22, 2019 / 05:55 PM EDT / Updated: Sep 22, 2019 / 05:55 PM EDT

HARTFORD, Ohio (WKBN) – Sunday was the last day for the 56th annual Hartford Apple Festival.

The the free event included games, contests, music and craft vendors, but the apple cider slushies were one of the most popular attractions.

Last year was the most successful in the festival’s history, according to the Hartford United Methodist Church Facebook page.

“Everybody knows Hartford for the apple and it’s really great to see the orchard doing so well again, so it’s been a really awesome festival,” said local vendor Chelsea Yeager.

The festival culminated Sunday night with a car cruise at the Hartford United Methodist Church parking lot.

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