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Apple Festival series

The Spokane Public Library's Apple Festival series is a month-long celebration of Washington's state fruit, featuring educational and culinary events. Held primarily at the South Hill branch in Spokane from October 3 to October 24, 2026, the series includes lectures on apple history and genetics, fruit preservation demonstrations, cooking classes, and a cidery tour.

Date
Oct 3-24, 2026
Location
Spokane
Status
Upcoming
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Apple Festival series

Event summary

Highlights

  • "The Journey of the Apple" lecture on apple history and genetics
  • Homemade fruit leather demonstration
  • Tour of Liberty Ciderworks
  • Apple chutney cooking class
The Apple Festival series, organized by the Spokane Public Library, offers a variety of events designed to engage the community with apples, exploring their journey to Washington state and their culinary versatility. The series kicks off on October 3, 2026, with "The Journey of the Apple," a lecture by Master Gardeners Anne Alexander and Lynn Pachelli at the South Hill branch, discussing apple genetics, agricultural history, and local preservation efforts like the Lost Apple Project. Following the lecture, home chef Thomas J. Brown will demonstrate how to make homemade fruit leather and share techniques for year-round apple preservation.

Throughout October, the festival continues with specialized events. On October 10, attendees can tour Liberty Ciderworks. Alice Koh from local Malaysian food caterer SeraiMas will lead a class on making apple chutney at home on October 17. The series concludes on October 24 with Thomas J. Brown returning to teach savory apple cooking, including a creative approach to charcuterie boards. All key events within the series take place at the South Hill branch of the Spokane Public Library, with one event at Liberty Ciderworks, making it a central hub for this celebration of local produce.

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