KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2016)  - The New Harvest Park Farmers Market is hosting an Apple Festival this Thursday, Oct. 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. at New Harvest Park, 4775 New Harvest Lane.

- Vendors will have special apple-themed items available.

- Apple Dessert Contest - make and bring your favorite dessert to the building by 4 p.m. Winners announced at 5:30 p.m. Child Category (12 and under) and Adult Category

- UT-Ag Extension agents will be on hand to answer all of your questions about Fall Gardening.

- For more information, visit the Facebook event.

The New Harvest Park Farmers Market is a participant in the AARP Foundation’s Fre$h Savings program, which allows Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to spend up to $10 on their SNAP cards purchasing fresh produce at the market and in turn receive tokens in the same amount to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables. For more information on the program click here.