golden delicious appleDid you know that the Golden Delicious Apple is the Official State Fruit of West Virginia.  It was designated as the official state fruit by Senate concurrent Resolution No. 7, adopted by the Legislature on February 20, 1955.  This apple variety was discovered by Anderson Mullins in Clay County, WV in 1905.  Read about Clay County, WV golden delicious history.




The Clay County Golden Delicious Festival will be held on September 20-23, 2012.  Amusement rides, free petting zoo, camel and pony rides and so much more.... Check out the festival schedule for all the activities.  .Some of the featured events are:

  • Antique Car Show
  • Bake-Off
  • 5K Run/Walk
  • Golf Tournament
  • Gospel Sing
  • Kid's Activities
  • Motorcycle Show
  • Pageants
  • Parade
  • Pig Roast
  • Quilt Show   


Enjoy fresh apple crisp topped with homemade ice cream, pancakes with apple cider syrup, or a fresh crisp golden delicious apple.  Witness the Appalachian dancing, music and apple butter making.  Capture a few memories in your camera.  Hug an old friend or meet new ones.  Soak up the mountain scenery along the Elk River.  

Terri Allen, festival president, says.... “Our hope is you enjoy the County Golden Delicious Festival, our celebration in being the birthplace of the golden delicious apple.”

 

The 39th Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Sept 20-23, 2012The 39th Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Sept 20-23, 2012The 39th Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Sept 20-23, 2012

The 39th Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Sept 20-23, 2012The 39th Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Sept 20-23, 2012

The 39th Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Sept 20-23, 2012The 39th Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Sept 20-23, 2012

The 39th Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Sept 20-23, 2012The 39th Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Sept 20-23, 2012

The 39th Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Sept 20-23, 2012

The 39th Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Sept 20-23, 2012The 39th Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Sept 20-23, 2012

 

 

 

 

The town of Clay welcomes everyone to the Golden Delicious Apple Festival

207 Main Street

Clay, WV

304-587-4233

EEmail:  clayapplefestival@gmail.com

 

 


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8 Comments on The 39th Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, September 20-23, 2012

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Rebecca~ Camel rides AND fresh apple crisp?  Where do I sign up?  Tee hee! The 39th Clay County Golden Delicious Festival is something folks in West Virginia surely don't want to miss!

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Rebecca,

This is a wonderful community event.  Have a bite of pie for me!

8:14pm • #2
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All I know is Golden Delicious Apples live up to their name!  Ahhh.... I can almost smell another hot apple pie :)

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No, but I do know it is Mickey's favorite apple.  The festival sounds like so much fun Rebecca.

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Donna, I just love apple crisp..yummy.

Pamela, not just one bite :)

John, me too.

Roger, Mickey has good taste in apples, and an adorable son.

 

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Rebecca,

I am looking forward to the fall apple season.  Each year we buy a bushel of apples some to eat, make pies, crisps and applesauce.

For years and years I went to Apple Fest with my mother in Franklin, PA. So I know how much fun and tasty an apple festival is.  Have fun!

Mary

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Rebecca - I love gold delicious apples and didn't know they were "invented" in your neck of the woods. Thanks for the history!

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Mary, ah yes Fall is my favorite of the seasons.-

Toni, my pleasure to give WV history.

 

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