by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post
Fort Riley's Fall Apple Day Festival is the largest annual, free festival on Fort Riley which is open to the public.
Helicopters, tanks, and other equipment were on display for exploration.
Demonstrations were put on throughout the day by the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard and with the military working dogs, to showcase what the groups do.
"We just figured if we targeted that younger generation, right, cause this...that's what we want, we're afraid that the heritage and the traditions are gonna go away, that if we target that, one: we are satisfying our older generation, because they don't want it to go away either. We've entertained the kids, so mom and dad are happy and we've just hit the whole spectrum, and it's just an honor to get to do what we do." Fort Riley's Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard, 1SGT Roy Walters says.
Apple pies, made using Libby Custer's 'secret recipe' were available for purchase, and were used in a pie eating competition during the festival.
Volunteers dressed up and performed as historical reenactors, including the Pie Queens, who oversee the pie making and assist with the event.