Eastern Orthodox in Ukraine and Russia celebrate the apple harvest, today and on the 19th, respectively. In Kentucky, apple-picking season begins in late September and runs through October.

Join an ancient tradition by planning your apple-themed outing, to enjoy later in the year. Painstville, Kentucky holds their annual Apple Festival the first week of October. Louisville has more than one orchard nearby, including Mulberry Orchard and Hidden Hollow Orchard. Another option is Reed Valley Orchard in Paris, Ky.