Shepherdstown's Annual Apple Butter Festival Celebrates Community Spirit
36th Annual Apple Butter Festival returns to Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department
The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 30, 2025
By Staff
The 36th Annual Apple Butter Festival, hosted by the Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department, filled the community with excitement as volunteers came together to produce apple butter, raising approximately $25,000 for the department. The event, a cherished tradition since 1990, showcased community spirit through various activities, including cooking, food sales, and handcrafted goods from local organizations like Asbury United Methodist Church. It's a celebration of both culinary heritage and community support, strengthening bonds among residents in Shepherdstown and beyond.