On October 12, 1970, little did the ladies of the Dummerston Church know what a tradition they were about to start. They made and sold 100 pies to raise money.

The Dummerston Apple Pie Festival has grown ever since. These days, it takes an army of pie makers who start their operation a full two weeks before the festival.They peel and chop apples, and bake 100 pies a night.

The Dummerston Grange presents a craft fair and the fireman serve up a pancake breakfast.

The Dummerston Apple Pie Festival is now one of autumn’s biggest...and most delicious events. Idyllic Dummerston, usually quiet, comes alive for pie.

Composite image from Vermont Book Of Days photos