Apple Festival and 38th Annual Flea Market fly despite wind and cloudy skies

Jeff Venier looks for hidden treasure at the flea market.

Camilla Villain and Laura Villain browse through bargain books.

Jim Schautz, the late Jessie Peterson’s grandfather, mans a booth that encourages town residents to create a heart-shaped object in memory of Jessie.

Sarah Seymour admires some windcatchers.

Susan Pescatore (left) and Josie Carothers check out an antique skirt.

Katherine Grant and Tracey Bird of Townsend admire some vintage dresses.

Hannah Wharton shows off her caramel apple’s cowlick.

Music fills the air from the Congregational Church. From left: Nick Robinson, Greg Schmidt, Dave Kilkenny, Rob Authier, Sharon Schmidt, Phil Robinson, and Jon Schmidt. (Photo by Darcy Robinson)

Gretchen Henry serves up a hearty vegetarian harvest stew at the Apple Festival.

Jane Sullebarger fills bags of popcorn.

Liza Sullebarger poses with pies as she sets up for the Apple Festival.

Pat Jennings gets her face painted by granddaughter Patrice Mitchell.