This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Salem Apple Butter Festival. And, it was my very first in attendance. "The Salem Apple Butter Festival, founded in 1984, provides live demonstrations of old fashion apple butter making. You will see the process done outdoors using copper kettles suspended over wood fire with the tasty product and canned on the spot for visitors to purchase. Other attractions include entertainment daily, grand parade, food, crafts, celebrity auction and many contests including quilt show, the Sam Warner Memorial 5k Run, bicycle poker ride, pet show-off, talent show, car show, and corn hole tournament. The festival is a drug and alcohol free event providing family fun for all ages. There is no admission charge and all entertainment is free, as well," reads the website. Dorie's Concessions, The Sister Hibachi, Glen Elk Boys and Papa's Belly were all food vendors I would like to try! Plus many more. I'm not fully sure what the greased pig contest is, but I would love to check that out next time. My favorite part was watching folks stir the apple butter in the huge kettles. And, it's right along the rail trail so it's pretty scenic. Can't forget the dancers performing Country Roads. Have you been?