Our 43rd Hilton Apple Fest will be held October 4 & 5, 2025

Award Winners

Previous Award Winners

Apple Pie Contest Winners

This year we had 38 pies in our annual contest:  19 in the Adult Division and 19 in the Youth Division.

1st Place – Youth Our 1st place winner in the Youth Division went to Dianna Dragula.
2nd Place – Youth Our 2nd place winner in the Youth Division went to Ava Resig.
1st Place – Adult Our 1st place winner in the Adult Division went to Ivy Stillman.
2nd Place – Adult Our 2nd place winners in the Adult Division went to Jill and Emily Akyuz.

Hilton Village Porch Decorating Contest Winners

Grand Prize Winner
1st Runner Up
2nd Runner Up
3rd Runner Up

Craft Awards

The Hilton Apple Fest had over 100 Crafters. Winners in each Category were:

Best of ShowKevin Hill
Ceramics / PotteryGreg Parizek
ClothingHannah Buehler
Decorative WoodShauna Hutchinson
Drawing / PaintingRandi Krieger
JewelryDayna Wenzel
Mixed MediaValerie Wilson
Pet GoodsSue Browning & Jim McMahon
Soaps / LotionsSephrin Ebertz & Emily Scheil
Special MediaSusan Rogowski
TextilesJennifer Gendron
UpcyclingScott Weimer
WoodMatt Hass

 

Photo Contest Winners

We had many amazing, creative entries in our Photo Contest, with participants in “Adult,” “Teen” and “Kids” categories.  Our judges had a tough job!

Adult Category

First Place:  Andy Rockafellow

Second Place:  Jill Akyuz

Third Place:  Janet Ozminkowski

Teen Category

First Place:  Emma Howell

Second Place:  Andrew Korzenieski

Third Place:  Emma Howell

Kids Category

First Place:  Joshua Korzenieski

Second Place:  Joshua Korzenieski

Third Place:  Alistair Hand

And of course, everyone is a winner at Corey’s Apple Pond!

Apple Pie Contest Winners

The Hilton Apple Fest Pie Baking Contest was held on Saturday, September 30th. We had many really beautiful pies this year. The judges worked hard to determine the winners. There were 12 pies in the Adult Division and 5 pies in the Youth Division.

1st Place – YouthOur 1st place winner in the Youth Division with a scrumptious pie of Honey Crisp and Cortland apples went to Ella Tufano.
2nd Place – YouthOur 2nd place winner in the Youth Division with a wonderful pie made of 20 oz apples went to Sophia Case.
1st Place – AdultSteven Resig. His pie was made with Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, and MacIntosh apples.
2nd Place – AdultHolly Czarnecki. Her pie was made with Granny Smith and Honey Crisp apples.

Hilton Village Porch Decorating Contest Winners

Grand Prize Winner 65 Heinz St
1st Place 119 Sherwood Dr
2nd Place 49 Gorton Ave
3rd Place 32 West Ave

Craft Awards

The Hilton Apple Fest had over 100 Crafters. Winners in each Category were:

Best of ShowBill & Amy McMullen
Ceramics / PotteryDeb Benedetto
ClothingHannah Buehler
Decorative WoodGretchen Van Orden
Drawing / PaintingGeorge Banagis
JewelryYahaya Alhassen
Mixed MediaJane Kennelly
Pet GoodsLaura Bugajski
Soaps / LotionsRebecca Engert
Special MediaDean & Gloria Barkley
TextilesLinda Szmanda
UpcyclingDale Lessard
WoodMatt Hass

And of course, everyone is a winner at Corey’s Apple Pond!

Apple Pie Contest Winners

1st Place – YouthCayce Zimmer. Her pie was made with Granny Smith and Honey Crisp apples.
2nd Place – YouthAva Resig. Her pie was made with Golden Delicious, McIntosh, and Braeburn apples.
1st Place – AdultLinda Livermore. Her pie was made with Honey Crisp and Zestar apples.
2nd Place – AdultAllison Zimmer. Her pie was made with Honey Crisp and Granny Smith apples.

Autumn Decorating Contest Winners

1st PlaceJohn Prouty
2nd PlaceJennifer Barley
3rd PlaceA tie: Martin D’Angelo and Rita Maddox
Grand Prize WinnerAshan Hudson

Craft Awards

Best of ShowKevin Tubiolo “Totl Photography”
ClothingAimee Perkins
Decorative WoodGretchen VanOrden “Our Neck of the Woods”
Drawing / PaintingCatherine Zielonka “Cat & Bee Crafts”
JewelryPenny Despos “Sha-Sha Beads”
Mixed MediaJane Kennelly “Fancy Leaf Designs”
Pet GoodsCourtney Ophardt “Boony Snacks”
Soaps / LotionsRebecca Engert “KB White Farm”
TextilesJan Miller “Shoreline Designs”
UpcyclingBill McMullen and Amy Bishop “The Vinyl Image”
WoodMatt Hass “Saw Dogs”

And of course, everyone is a winner at Corey’s Apple Pond!

Craft Awards

Best of ShowKent Terpening / Don Gebo
ClothingAmy Hastings
Decorative WoodKandy Liguori
Drawing/PaintingCathy Zielonka
Fine ArtDiane Sypniewski
FloralMary Ann Mack
GlassCindy Ritchie
JewelryKathy Greeley
Mixed MediaJennifer Conjerti / Lisa Swiatek
PhotographySean Maciejewski
Pottery/CeramicsTerry Jarka
Special MediaKent Terpening / Don Gebo
TextilesLindsay Stutzman
UpcyclingWilliam McMullen
WoodLesley Sewar

Craft Awards

Best of ShowGeorgie LeHoop, Drum Artist
ClothingScott & Corinne Weimer of Mitties Mittens
Decorative WoodBarbara Sherman (of BMS Handmade Crafts)
Drawing / PaintingGeorgie LeHoop, Drum Artist
Fine ArtMargaret Truxes-Hixson (of Red House Art Studio)
FloralMary Ann Mack (of Bouquets 4U)
GlassPaul Lennox & Susan Lynch (of Paul’s Kitchen Crafts)
JewelryJeannie Clinton (of Jean’s Jewels)
Mixed MediaHolly LeShander (of Girly Things)
PhotographyCatherine Baldwin (of Hymn & Her)
Pottery/CeramicsKatie Foley (of Creekside Art & Pottery)
Special MediaDean & Gloria Barkley (of Michigan Made Metal)
TextilesJan Miller (of Shoreline Design)
UpcyclingElisabeth Volts (of Ragtrader Vintage)
WoodMichael & Julie Read (of Pinehill Woodshop)

Photo Contest Awards

Adults
1st Place Greg Blythe
2nd Place Joann Long
3rd Place Amanda Maier
Teens
1st PlaceJoli Kellman
2nd PlaceMakayla Grashof
3rd PlaceJoli Kellman
Kids
1st PlaceSienna Hellner
2nd PlaceSienna Hellner
3rd PlaceLucas Miller

Apple Pie Contest Winners

1st Place – AdultKatie Miller
2nd Place – AdultRaechel Taddei
1st Place – YouthJeana Hoffmann
2nd Place – YouthAvery Fuchs

TV Raffle Winner

Craig McNair

Craft Awards

Best of ShowDavid Sherburne
ClothingScott & Corinne Weimer
Decorative WoodPeggy Revelle
Drawing/PaintingJanice Beadling
Fine ArtDonald Dengel
FloralKathy & Roger Burns
GlassDeborah Gallagher
JewelryPenny Despos
Mixed MediaBonnie Eastwood
PhotographyDave Beadling
Pottery/CeramicsDBarbara McAvoy
Special MediaJohn Formato
TextilesIrene Adam
WoodNoah Corette

Photo Contest Awards

Adult
1st PlaceAndy Rockafellow
2nd PlaceDave Valvo
3rd PlaceBrianna Maslyn
Teen
1st PlaceKayla Reese
2nd PlaceBenjamin Hahm
3rd PlaceKayla Reese
Kids
1st PlaceLinnea Hellner
2nd PlaceRyan Kelly
3rd PlaceSienna Hellner

Apple Pie Contest Winners

1st Place – AdultBenjamin Read
2nd Place – AdultMaria Gilluly
1st Place – YouthCarolyn Adams
2nd Place – YouthLeah Buck

Craft Awards

Best of ShowMatthew Wood
ClothingAnna Kirkwood
Decorative WoodHenry Betz
Drawing/PaintingJanice Beadling
Fine ArtGeorge Banagis
FloralMary Ann Mack
GlassElijah Smith
JewelryPenny Despos
Mixed MediaKaren Jacobs
PhotographyMarisa Nicodemus
Pottery/CeramicsDeborah Benedetto
Special MediaJohn Formato
TextilesJan Miller
WoodNoah Corette

Photo Contest Awards

Adult
Best Of ShowKevin Tubiolo “A New Day”
1st PlaceLaurie Webb “Yellow Barn Under Stormy Skys”
2nd PlaceDave Valvo “Milky Way at Hemlock Lake”
3rd PlaceKevin Tubiolo “Fire & Ice”
Teen
1st PlaceHannah Snarr “Reflections of the Simple Life”
2nd PlaceHannah Martin “Wish Upon a Billion Stars”
3rd PlaceBenjamin Hahm “Not a Sunset”
Kids
1st PlaceRegan Griggs “Carnival Night”
2nd PlaceRegan Griggs “Paddleboard Sunset”
3rd PlaceAbby Hahm “Clouds on the Coast”

Apple Pie Contest Winners

1st Place – AdultAshley Keefe
2nd Place – AdultAllison Zimmer
3rd Place – AdultAnnora Dragula
  
1st Place – YouthClaire Elizabeth Buck
2nd Place – YouthCarolyn Adams

Craft Awards

Best of ShowMike & Julie Read #88
ClothingAmy Hastings #231
Decorative WoodDavid & Margaret Bird #31
Drawing/PaintingAnn Campbell #204
Fine ArtBarb Palmer #203
FloralMary Ann Mack #215
GlassElijiah Smith #61
JewelryGerina Faison #232
Mixed MediaJudy Bradburn & Terri Brumm #7
PhotographyShawn Kosmala #237
Pottery/CeramicsBarbara McAvoy #14
Special MediaKen & Bev Wilson #225 – 226
TextilesJan Miller #45
WoodNoah Corette #33

Photo Contest Awards

Adult
Best Of ShowDave Valvo
1st PlaceClaudia Manchester
2nd PlaceGareth Leonard
3rd PlaceCarolyn McCormick
Teen
1st PlaceJessica Sapienza
2nd PlaceConnor Schmid
3rd PlaceKayla Reese
Kids
1st PlaceAustin Davis
2nd PlaceAllison Mattle
3rd PlaceAustin Davis

Apple Pie Contest Winners

1st Place – AdultLauren Appleton
2nd Place – AdultBetty Wilheim
3rd Place – AdultCynthia Corette
1st Place – YouthDaniel O’Keefe
2nd Place – YouthClaire Buck

Apple Derby Fun Run

1 – Jason McElwain29:45
2 – Matt Kellman 29:59
3 – Amy Konopka32:22

Craft Awards

Best of ShowLinda Brouty-Baxter
ClothingAmy Hastings
Decorative WoodLorraine Bishop
Drawing/PaintingCarol Corrigan
Fine ArtJuanita Link
FloralMary Ann Mack
GlassElijiah Smith
JewelryCindy Richie
Mixed MediaHolly LeSchander & Marcia Wilkins
PhotographyChris Goodenbury
Pottery/CeramicsStuart Brickman
Special MediaPhilip-James Pinto
TextilesKeisha Bowden
WoodMichael & Julie Read

Photo Contest Awards

Adult
1st PlaceDave Valvo “Three Forms of Water”
2nd PlaceDave Valvo “Hoarfrost on My Window”
3rd PlaceClaudia Manchester “Lamplugh Glacier”
Teen
1st PlaceHannah McSorley “Out of the Blue”
2nd PlaceCaroline Firkins “Randrops on Tomatoes”
3rd PlaceCaroline Firkins “Water’s Edge”
Kids
1st PlaceJessica Sapienza “The Shore of Acadia National Park”
2nd PlaceJessica Sapienza “Puffin!”
3rd PlaceAbigail Hahm “Lake Moraine #3

Apple Pie Contest Winners

1st Place – AdultChristan Monin and Patti Melvin
2nd Place – AdultMark Michaud
3rd Place – AdultSandra Luce
1st Place – YouthClaire Buck
2nd Place – YouthJeana Hoffman

Craft Awards

Best of ShowShawn Kosmaia
ClothingDavid Coon
Decorative WoodGretchen VanOrden
Drawing/PaintingCheryl Maier
Fine ArtMargaret Truxes-Hixson
FloralTerry & Cheryl Cooley
GlassRon Frear
JewelryDiana Flora
Mixed MediaCindy Pinyard
PhotographyDavid & Jan Sherburne
Pottery/CeramicsBarb McAvoy
Special MediaMaggie Horn
TextilesMelanie Steenhoff
WoodFred W. Janik

Apple Pie Contest Winners

1st Place – AdultRoxanne Pyles – a fantastic pie made of Macintosh apples
2nd Place – AdultAnne Lairmore – an excellent pie made of Gala and Macintosh apples
3rd Place – AdultAlex Elmore – a delicious pie made of Honeycrisp apples
1st Place – YouthBryant VanSlyke – a scrumptious pie made of Golden Supreme and Macintosh apples
2nd Place – YouthKeara Conolly – a wonderful pie made of Cortland apples

Quilt Winner

Keitha Martin was the winner of the Hilton Apple Fest Quilt Raffle. The beautiful quilt was different shades of red, green, and cream color with apples on it.

Craft Awards

Best of ShowJim Clark & Kim Lucia
ClothingAmy Hastings
Decorative WoodGretchen VanOrden
Drawing/PaintingAnn Campbell
Fine ArtMargaret Truxes-Hixson
FloralBill & Dorothy Julius
GlassElijiah Smith
JewelryHelen Calhoun
Mixed MediaJudi Morrison
PhotographyDavid & Jan Sherburne
Pottery/CeramicsStuart Brickman
Special MediaEllie Tallon
TextilesMelanie Steenhoff
WoodFred W. Janik

Craft Awards

Best of ShowMelanie Steenhoff
ClothingAmy Hastings
Decorative WoodGretchen VanOrden
Drawing/PaintingAnn Campbell
Fine ArtMargaret Mary Hixson
FloralCarol Howell
GlassJeremy Griffith & Chelsa Foehr
JewelryLiz Collia
Mixed MediaNevin & Debby Mantz
PhotographyDavid & Jan Sherburne
Pottery/CeramicsStuart Brickman
Special MediaJames Spina
TextilesAllison Barry
WoodKarla Hoyt

Craft Awards

Best of ShowMargaret Mary Hixson
ClothingKaren Ives
Decorative WoodJudy Bradburn
Drawing/PaintingAnn Campbell
Fine ArtChristopher Huff
FloralCarol Howell
GlassJeremy Griffith & Chelsea Foehr
JewelryLiz Collia
Mixed MediaBillie Jo Sontheimer
PhotographyDavid & Jan Sherburne
Pottery/CeramicsGreg Ricciardiello & Pam Delyannis
Special MediaDale VerVoort & Mary Kelley
TextilesMadeline Thompson
WoodRandolph Hughes

Photo Contest

Best of ShowJennifer Green
Adults
1st PlaceSarah Burritt
2nd PlaceBarbara Perry
3rd PlaceRuth Madison
Children
1st PlaceNicole Marafioti
Honorable MentionRebecca Gilman

Coloring Contest Winners

Ages 4-5
1st Karlie Crofoot
2nd Shelby McGranaghan
3rd Abby Hahm
Ages 6-7
1st Morgan Brozak
2nd Elizabeth Mattioli
3rd Ethan DiIulio
Ages 8-9
1st Ashley McCullough
2nd Peter Reyes
3rd Tyler Dicesure
Ages 10-12
1st Kaley Crofoot
2nd Betsy Hahm
3rd Jared Spring
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
AdultWendy & Scott Shust
ChildrenDaniel Gramowski
 Elizabeth Gramowski
 Katherine Belair
Apple Peeling Contest Oct 2, 2010
1stChristine Blonsky – 52 ¼ inches
2ndErik Anderson – 49 ¾ inches
3rdKathleen Cook – 49 ½ inches
Apple Peeling Contest Oct 3, 2010
1stAlan VanEecke – 67 inches
2ndChris Wheat – 63 inches
3rdLauren Massaro –53 inches
Apple Pie Eating Contest Oct 2, 2010
1stKeith Asmuth
2ndTim Bauch
3rdScott Shust
Apple Pie Eating Contest Oct 3, 2010
1stKen Lodak
2ndNeil Young

Craft Awards

Best of ShowFrancoise Long
ClothingDavid Coon
Decorative WoodGretchen VanOrden
Drawing/PaintingAnn Campbell
Fine ArtMary Ann Sawyer-Wade
FloralDorothy & Bill Julius
GlassTina Link
JewelryAngela “Yan” Cullati
Mixed MediaWendy Bateman & Lynn Connor
Pottery/CeramicsMarsha King
TextilesMarsha Lanc
WoodJeffrey Nelson
Special MediaGilroy Durano

Photo Contest

Best of ShowMatthew Conheady
Apple Trees in Winter
Adults
First PlaceJoan Weetman,
– Solitude in Mist
Second PlaceMatthew Conheady
– The Fall
Third PlaceBrian Dettman

Highland Heaven
Teens
First PlaceErin Norris

When the Sun Comes Out
Second PlaceConnie Haynes

Snow Orchard
Third PlaceHannah Clark

Tree
Children
First PlaceCam Shust

Broken Tree
Second PlaceAllison Cring

Little Island
Third PlaceAllison Cring

Twisted Trees

Craft Awards

Best of ShowJeffery Nelson
ClothingDavid Coon
Decorative WoodDave Chatterton
Drawing/PaintingCheryl Maier
Fine ArtJoseph Flores
FloralKristen Spinks
GlassJacqueline Rassel
JewelryDiana Flora
Mixed MediaFrances Boccoccio
Pottery/CeramicsMark Lucas
TextilesMary Eichas-Gavigan
WoodFred Janik
Special MediaJennifer Chojecki

Apple Pie Contest

First PlaceBetsy Forjone
used MacIntosh, Cortland, and 20-Ounce apples
Second PlaceSheila Resch
used Summer Rambo apples
Third PlaceBethany Christman
used MacIntosh and 20-Ounce apples

Photo Contest

Best of ShowJoanne Tytler
Adults
First PlaceHeather Edwards
Second PlaceHerve Dauvergne
Third PlaceLinda Drummey
Teens
First PlaceAndrea Peeck (age 17)
Second PlaceShannon VanValkenburg (age 13)
Third PlaceHannah Clark (age 13)
Children
First PlaceAbigail Gilliam (age 7)

Craft Awards

Best of ShowBarbara Stradtman
ClothingCindy Dunlap
Decorative WoodHenry Betz
Drawing/PaintingMary Jane Cramer
Fine ArtBarbara Palmer
FloralCarol Howell
GlassAmy Stamp
JewelryAndrea Whipple & Tory Rothenburgh
Mixed MediaPhyllis Roberts
Pottery/CeramicsMark Lukacs
TextilesMarsha Lanc
WoodJulie & Michael Read
Special MediaJack Trembley

Apple Pie Contest

First PlaceLaura Russell
Second PlaceKaren Clufo
Third PlaceMichael Bridgeman

Craft Awards

Best of ShowDorothy & Bill Julius
ClothingCindy Dunlap
Drawing/PaintingNancy Howard
FloralCarol Howell
GlassRon Frear
JewelryDonna Angelo
Mixed MediaLynne Pachla
Fine ArtThemla Winters
Pottery/CeramicsMargaret Karlin
TextilesNancy Marg
WoodBarbra Coke-Dixon
Special MediaMarie Lysionek

Corey’s Bicycle Winners

SaturdayJeremy Michaels
SundayDarlene Mosley

Apple Pie Contest

First PlaceLaura Russell
Second PlaceKaren Clufo
Third PlaceMichael Bridgeman

Craft Awards

Best of ShowKaren Porterfield
ClothingCindy Dunlap
Drawing/PaintingBonnie Barr
FloralDiane Ball
GlassMichelle Hoff
JewelryYan Cullati
Mixed MediaYolanda Mendez
PhotographyWilliam Bernbeck
Pottery/CeramicsJeannie Nutting
TextilesAnn Watson
WoodBrad Larson

Photo Contest Awards

Best of ShowBrian Franklin
Adult Division
1st PlacePatricia Quinn
2nd PlaceChris Rincon
3rd PlaceDenyse LaMay
Honorable Mentions: Stacey McGrain, Marilyn Schindler, JoAnne Tytler, Deborah Messuro, Ashlee Woodruff
Youth Division
1st PlaceJosh Dimino
2nd PlaceTaylor Smith
3rd PlaceJoy-Amber Almeter
Children’s Division
1st PlaceCarter Comden
2nd PlaceNicole Florio
3rd PlaceAntoinette Aguyo
Sponsor Award Winners
DeLapa Photo – Judy Oliver
Village Photographer – Ashlee Woodruff
Walt Horylev – Josh Dimino

Coloring Contest

Ages 4&5
1st PlaceRyan Scavuzzo
2nd PlaceMarryn Ralyea
3rd PlaceEmily Krotz
Ages 6&7
1st PlaceEric Piato
2nd PlaceChole Loomis
3rd PlaceCourtney Confer
Ages 8&9

 

1st PlaceRachael Kazden
2nd PlaceStephanie Spring
3rd PlaceGabby Brisson
Ages 10-12

 

1st PlaceOlivia Weber
2nd PlaceJenna Thomas
3rd PlaceSarnatha Baker
Apple Pie Contest Winners (Adults)
1st Place Loreen Appleton
2nd Place Brandy Stewart
3rd Place Judith Ras
 
Apple Pie Contest Winners (Youth)
1st Place Kelly Comden
2nd Place Samantha Streeter
 
Cake Decorating Contest Winners (Adults)
1st Place Ruth Madison
2nd Place Missy Kelly
   
Cake Decorating Contest Winners (Youth)
1st Place Jimmy Kyle