Apple Day facts for kids
Apple Day is a fun yearly event. It celebrates apples and the places where they grow, called orchards. People mostly celebrate it in the United Kingdom. The special day is usually on October 21st. This was the date of the very first Apple Day in 1990. However, many events happen throughout October. Often, celebrations take place on the weekend closest to October 30th.
Apple Day events can be big or small. Some are just apple games in a garden. Others are large village fairs. These fairs might have cooking shows and fun games. You can also learn to identify different apple types. Many places sell fresh apple juice and cider. You can get gardening tips too. Sometimes, hundreds of different apple kinds are for sale!
How Apple Day Started
Apple Day was first created by a group called Common Ground. This happened on October 21, 1990. The first event was in Covent Garden, London. Since then, people have celebrated it every year. By the year 2000, over 600 events were held across the United Kingdom.
Common Ground wanted Apple Day to show that variety is important. They wanted to celebrate the unique things about each local area. They used the apple as a symbol. It represents the many different kinds of plants, animals, and cultures we have. They believe we should protect this amazing variety. By connecting apples to their home regions, they hope people will value orchards. Orchards help make each place special. They also provide homes for lots of different wild animals.
Apple Day in Media
Apple Day has even been mentioned in popular media. It is celebrated by the people in the radio show The Archers. This show is very popular in the UK.
