Enter the Apple Pie Contest at the Oct. 25 Fall Fair in Chappaqua

As part of their response to residents who asked for more community happenings, New Castle town officials are hosting a Fall Festival in downtown Chappaqua this weekend. Kiwi Country Day Camp is a co-sponsor and Chappaqua Girl Scout Troop 2319 will help with face painting and other activities.

The event will run 11AM-4PM Oct. 25 rain or shine.

Town officials describe it as a celebration of community showcasing local merchants and fun family activities.

Local specialty boutique stores will offer an array of promotions, as well as showcase new fall products.

There will be lots of activities for families including a hay ride, petting zoo, face and pumpkin painting, and much much more. Music and refreshments, too.

Here’s the skinny on the Apple Pie Contest: your pie must be made with local apples and your crust must be made from scratch (no 50/50 pies - frozen crust with homemade filling).

No need to pre-register.

To enter: get your pie to the Farmer’s Market tent by 10: 30 am (at the Chappaqua Train Station).

Put your name on a piece of tape and stick it on the bottom of your pan. Bring an index card with your name and phone number on one side and the recipe and ingredient list on the other. If the recipe is a family secret, no need to share, but, please, do list your ingredients and variety of apple used, officials said.

For more information contact Rob Greenstein at RGreenstein@MyNewCastle.org