Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie, welcomed apple fans to its free Apple Harvest Festival Oct. 4. Proceeds from the basket raffle at the festival helped the East Penn School District Angel Network organization. ABOVE: Alexia Mishriky wins the large cake contest in the cake walk game. The event also featured free games and refreshments.

FAR LEFT: Jailya Golden gets her face painted by Kim Einsla.

LEFT: The finished creation is a work of art.Press Photos by C. RichardChartrand

Volunteers cut apple pies and dish out ice cream during the festival.

Allen Fink participates in the basket raffle.

The cake walk is a popular way to earn a dessert.