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Georgia had always been the cotton and peanut state ever since the olden days. But because due to bad harvests caused by the boll weevil during the years of 1922 up till four years thereafter, the state's cotton plants were wrecked, consequently, their economy was also severely affected. The humble apple was then introduced thereafter, and at the height of the boll weevil infestation, the state had sufficient income to at least weather through the plague before cotton took pace once again. The apple was never far from the people's hearts there after.
by IanKlein
Georgia had always been the cotton and peanut state ever since the olden days. But because due to bad harvests caused by the boll weevil during the years of 1922 up till four years thereafter, the state's cotton plants were wrecked, consequently, their economy was also severely affected. The humble apple was then introduced thereafter, and at the height of the boll weevil infestation, the state had sufficient income to at least weather through the plague before cotton took pace once again. The apple was never far from the people's hearts there after.
It was in 1970 that the local merchants of Georgia had taken it to themselves to hold a festival in honor of the fruit. The first festival was a modest one, fairly small and a bit of a hush hush on the side. Both parking and both the festival ground was in the same field, within eye's view.
The years had been kinder to the festival however, until it stretched to almost city wide in magnitude and intensity. Even buses had to have a system to escort tourists and guests in to the festival and out of it at the end of the day.
The festival can be best appreciated if you walk. The festival spans a good distance, with each section of the festival found at every corner of the festival field. Walking would make sure that you do not miss a single booth, a single attraction, and a single event (get a brochure so you don't miss one). That and cars usually wouldn't work with all the masses and throngs of people going in and out the festival grounds.
Bring bags, make sure they're strong, when going into the festival. If you're an apple lover, as much as I am, I highly doubt that you will leave the festival empty-handed. Secure your belongings so you'd find yourself enjoying more and worrying less.
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