Apple Day, Mutt Strut set for Saturday

Apples, dogs strutting their stuff and entertainment will be aplenty in Bayview this Saturday. The Historic Bayview Corner will host Apple Day, featuring the 10th annual Mutt Strut dog parade and costume contest on Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free with a charge for food and beverages.

Apples, dogs strutting their stuff and entertainment will be aplenty in Bayview this Saturday.

The Historic Bayview Corner will host Apple Day, featuring the 10th annual Mutt Strut dog parade and costume contest on Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free with a charge for food and beverages.

The family-friendly community festival will feature an apple pressing and tasting station, apple stacking contests, live music, local wine tasting, 50 vendors representing farmers, producers, artisans and chefs, and the dog parade and costume contest.

Prizes are awarded for the best dog costume, best owner and dog costume combo, best trick, and best celebrity dog.

Registration begins at 11 a.m. The parade is at noon, with costume judging to follow

Bayview Farm and Garden staff will be in the greenhouse pressing apples for fresh cold and hot cider, with dozens of apple varieties available to taste.

The event is organized by Bayview Farm and Garden, the Bayview Farmers Market and Goosefoot.