Small wonder that the sixth annual Apple Days Sept. 6 and 7 at Bethlehem’s Burnside Plantation was teeming with children. There were so many fun and interesting things to see and do.

In one tent, Jennifer Purcell invited children (and adults) not just to see, but to pet, if they wished, a skunk named Cabbage, a corn snake named Carolina, and a barn owl named Tyto. At another venue, Pat Belliel introduced Harley, her 5-year-old pet pig. At yet another venue there were sheep, alpacas and a pair of 22-year-old miniature donkeys.

Children could take a ride on a pony or in a donkey-drawn wagon. There was also face painting and apple bobbing.

For older visitors, there was a chainsaw carving demonstration, a donut-eating contest, a beekeeper presentation, a culinary competition and a weaving demonstration, to name a few attractions. A variety of refreshments were available, including, appropriately, assorted apple treats.

More photos appear on page A2.