🍎 Apple Festival (Volunteers Needed)

Two Days of Fall Fun!

October 11 & 12, 2025

The Mill Neck Foundation is excited to welcome the community back for one of Long Island’s most cherished autumn traditions! We’re looking for friendly volunteer(s) to join us in making this year’s festival truly unforgettable. Whether you can give a few hours or the whole day, every helping hand makes a difference!

Volunteers are warmly invited--- bring your energy, your smile, and be part of the fun!

Age Requirement: Adults & Teen 16+ years old

Volunteer Shifts:

• Morning: 7:30 am – 12:30 pm

• Afternoon: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

• Full Day: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

The deadline to sign up is Friday, September 19. After registering, you will receive a confirmation letter with your parking pass by mail for the day(s) you’re volunteering. You will receive your assignments on the day of the event. 

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This year’s festival will be overflowing with autumn flavors and cozy charm:

✨ Crisp apples, Karl Ehmer meats, gourmet cheeses, fresh-baked strudel

✨ Homemade fudge, jams, and other seasonal treats

✨ Handcrafted goods from local artisans — apparel, woodwork, jewelry, and fall décor

✨ Live entertainment all weekend — Deaf music ensemble, Deaf Magician, local bands, and the fan-favorite pie eating contest!

We also welcome sponsors, vendors, and volunteers who want to be part of something special. Come help us create a weekend filled with joy, community, and memories that last a lifetime.

Event Details:

WELCOME TO THE MILL NECK MANOR’S APPLE FESTIVAL

The Apple Festival has been a beloved tradition for more than six decades, drawing thousands of Long Island families year after year. It holds a special place in the hearts of Mill Neck Manor alumni and members of the Long Island Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community, who see it as an annual “homecoming”. This year’s festival promises to capture the essence of the fall season; showcasing an assortment of apple varieties, Karl Ehmer specialty meats, a wide variety of gourmet cheeses, plenty of mouth-watering baked goods, jams and preserves, fudge, and strudel. Explore products from local vendors showcasing their handmade quality crafts, apparel, woodworking products, jewelry, and much more!

All proceeds from the festival support the Mill Neck Family of Organizations, providing equitable access to social and educational programs and services for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community, as well as individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Thank you for joining us in making a positive impact within the communities we serve.

https://www.millneck.org/mill-neck-foundation/

Mill Neck Foundation provides resources and funding to support quality, accessible, and inclusive programs and services for the students and individuals we serve. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we rely heavily on donations from our loyal supporters to continue driving our mission forward. All donations, bequests, and grants in any amount, will have a tremendous impact on the children and adults that we serve so faithfully.