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Apple & Sunflower Fest in Colgate returns
The fourth annual Apple & Sunflower Fest returned in Colgate. The sunflower maze, apple orchards and fun took over Basse's Taste of Country farm.
COLGATE, Wis. - The fourth annual Apple & Sunflower Fest returned in Colgate on Saturday, Sept. 2.
The sunflower maze, apple orchards and fun took over Basse's Taste of Country farm.
"There’s a lot fun things here at the farm," said manager Sarah Basse. "The first year was just a sunflower maze and the apples, and then throughout we kind of added more of an experience to have you enjoy the whole day here."
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This year, Basse decided to move the event's date up after crops, like lavender, bloomed earlier in season due to Wisconsin's drought.
"They were about two weeks earlier than normal, but it was beautiful out here when they were blooming," said Basse. "Now you can pick them, and they have that fragrance smell that’s really awesome."
Apple & Sunflower Fest at Basse's Taste of Country farm in Colgate
The sunflowers came in shorter than expected, too.
"They’re a little shorter than normal, but they’re still blooming really great," Basse said.
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Despite Basse's concern, guests enjoyed the petals blooming at their peak.
"It’s a lovely day, it’s a lovely place," said Lillian Donnelly. "The selection of sunflowers is great – the zinnias, the apples. I can’t wait to go home and make some apple crisp."
The festival runs through Sept. 9.
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4th annual Apple & Sunflower Fest returns; activities for all ages
Basse’s 4th annual Apple & Sunflower Fest is back this weekend!
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More than just sunflowers and apples?
The 4th annual Apple & Sunflower Fest has more than just apples and sunflowers.
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Sunflower maze at Apple & Sunflower Fest
Find out more about the sunflower maze at the fest.
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Sweet caramel apples at the Apple & Sunflower Fest
Isley Gooden is there to show us some of the sweet caramel apples at the fest.
For more information on the times and days the public can visit the fest, go to the Basse's Farms website.