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PHOTOS: the 2017 Jackson Apple Festival

Posted on: Thursday, September 21, 2017

The week of September 18 marked the annual Jackson Apple Festival, a weeklong celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the Jackson, OH area. Located just about an hour outside of Athens, Jackson is a thriving little burg that has historically bopped from one industry to another to support itself. Last spring, WOUB focused on Jackson as the subject of their ongoing Our Town series. Check out these photos of the festival, taken by WOUB’s Emily Votaw.

Many amusement park rides make up some of the fun at the Jackson Apple Festival. (WOUB/Emily Votaw)

Delectable fair food is another way in which Jackson residents and visitors alike enjoy the annual Jackson Apple Festival. (WOUB/Emily Votaw)

Kids and adults worm their way into the line for the Fun Slide. (WOUB/Emily Votaw)

Some of the games at the Jackson Apple Festival required shows of strength, such as this one. (WOUB/Emily Votaw)

Apple paraphernalia is a playfully large part of the festival. (WOUB/Emily Votaw)

A part of the midway of the Jackson Apple Festival. (WOUB/Emily Votaw)

Apples and apple imagery are everywhere throughout the Jackson Apple Festival. (WOUB/Emily Votaw)