Elyria Apple Festival Opens With Local Harvest Notes
The 1996 apple season shows weather extremes and a bee shortage yet farmers report a roughly 70 percent crop overall. Early varieties like Paula Red and Gala are nearly finished while McIntosh picks begin, with later varieties such as Red Delicious and Golden Delicious to follow. Prices may rise about five percent, and rain could impact Stayman Winesap splits, affecting cider production. A local storage and selection checklist guides consumers, and Elyria hosts a weekend Apple Festival at Ely Square.