2025 EVENTS

Here’s a list of presentations and workshops about heirloom apples led by John Bunker, unless otherwise specified. Many of these talks are on zoom and are open to anyone who registers. Please check back for updates throughout the year to see if there is an apple talk, walk, or tasting in a town near you. Many of them are opportunities to bring your old mystery varieties to John Bunker for identification. Additional events may be posted on mofga.org and fedcoseeds.com.

October 4, 2025, Windsor Apple Fest, Windsor, ME. 10:00-2:00 at the Windsor Fairgrounds. Apple pressing, apple pie contest, apple tastings, apple games and more. John will give a talk on the Heritage Apples of Windsor. Free admission. Sponsored by the Windsor Historical Society.

October 7, 2025, Worthing House, 54 North Palermo Rd., Branch Mills, Palermo, ME. 6:30PM. John will talk about the history of apples in his hometown of Palermo. Join him as he shares his stories and knowledge about all things apples. Free and open to everyone. Apple refreshments start at 5:30. Sponsored by the Palermo Historical Society.

October 15, 2025, Tenderwild Farm, 33 Gurney Street, Rockport, ME. 5:30 PM. John will speak about the history of apples in New England. Free and open to all. Register here. 917.554.6847

October 19, 2025, Great Maine Apple Day, MOFGA, Unity, ME. John hopes to be there. You should be there too!

November 7, 2025, 5th Annual Wild and Seedling Pomological Exhibition, Franklin Co., MA. John will be there for the Seedling Exhibition and all weekend for Cider Days.