White House Fruit Farm hosts spring events

White House Fruit Farm of Canfield will present “White House Weekend” Saturday and Sunday. The annual event features a unique blend of fun and food.

A number of Ohio food vendors will be on hand offering tasting samples. Additionally, a large selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, deli and bakery items and locally-produced maple syrup will be featured in the farm market. Hours of the event are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

The fourth annual apple recipe contest will take place March 24. A panel of judges will determine the three top winners of apple-based desserts brought in on the day of the event. Judging starts at 1 p.m. Entry forms, printed recipes and the entry fee are due by March 19.

Prizes include cash for first place along with apples for a year. White House gift certificates and a bushel of apples will be awarded for second and third-place winners.

The $5 entry fee will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank. According to Pifer, 70 bushels of fresh White House apples would also be given to the food bank following the event. White House will also be collecting non-perishable food for the Food Bank at the start of the weekend celebration on Saturday and will collect until end of the day March 24.

Entry forms and rules for the contest are available online at www.whitehousefruitfarm.com or can be picked up at the farm. Completed entries can be mailed and received by White House Fruit Farm no later than March 19.