Pam Keith
President

I’ve truly enjoyed being involved with Apple Fest. I started volunteering in January 2017 after raising some concerns about the contests in 2016. I believe that if you see a problem and voice it, you should also be willing to help find a solution. At my very first meeting, I was elected Vice President, and the following year I became President. From 2018 through 2024, I served as President and was re-elected again this year.

Our mission at Apple Fest is to keep the event enjoyable for everyone by offering games, crafts, food, and entertainment. We’re thrilled about this year’s festival and the new ideas we plan to implement. I’m also looking forward to working with our vendors again—it’s always such a highlight!

I’ve lived in Marionville since December 1981. My late husband, Dennis Kerr, was a Marionville native, which is why we chose this community to raise our family. After Dennis passed away, I married Allen Keith. Together, we have five children, and our family has expanded to include 23 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In addition to helping out with our grandchildren and caring for our elderly parents and other family members, we stay busy with activities at our church.

If you haven’t volunteered at Apple Fest before, consider joining us. We need many hands, but you don’t need to attend every meeting—just come to one to see where your skills fit best. Work with the team on assigned tasks, and help out during the festival as much as you can.

Sher Wetzel
Vice President

Sher Wetzel is serving her fourth year as Vice President of Applefest and is proud to be entering her fifth year as a volunteer with the festival. In her role, she helps coordinate several key aspects of the event, including managing social media, assisting with fundraising efforts, and capturing festival memories through photography. Her strengths in organization, creativity, and event planning—developed through past work experience—help support the planning and promotion that make Applefest a success each year. Sher especially enjoys helping showcase the many talented local vendors and businesses that make the festival unique.

Sher and her husband purchased their home in Marionville in 2021 and are grateful to call the community home. They truly enjoy the small-town atmosphere and the sense of connection it brings. In addition to volunteering with Applefest, Sher plays piano at her church and enjoys staying involved in the community. In her spare time she loves traveling, camping, kayaking, hiking, swimming, gardening, knitting, baking, and spending time with her grandchildren. What she loves most about Applefest is the sense of community pride that comes from everyone working together to make the event happen—along with the live entertainment, opportunities for local vendors, and of course the beloved Apple Pie & Dessert Contest.

Allison McCord
Secretary

The Marionville Applefest organization is proud to welcome Allison McCord as our new secretary. Although Allison has only been involved with the organization for a few months, she has already shown a strong commitment to supporting the community and helping the event continue to thrive.

Allison brings with her over 10 years of experience working in the insurance industry, where organization, communication, and attention to detail are key. These skills make her a great addition to the Applefest team as the organization continues planning events and activities for the community.

Her motivation for joining Marionville Applefest comes from a deeply personal place. As a mother of two young children who will grow up in this community, Allison wanted to become involved in an organization that focuses on creating positive opportunities for kids and families. She was also excited about the chance to meet more members of the community and help maintain a welcoming environment where children can feel safe, supported, and encouraged.

As secretary, Allison hopes to help strengthen relationships throughout the community while working alongside other members to continue creating a fun, family-friendly, and safe environment for everyone who attends Applefest events.

Outside of her involvement with Applefest, Allison enjoys spending time with her family. Her husband and son race dirt bikes, so many weekends are spent at the track cheering them on. It’s a place where their family has built meaningful friendships and where they enjoy watching each other pursue their goals. Her daughter, the youngest, is already eager to join in on the riding as well. When they aren’t at the track, Allison and her family enjoy fishing at the lake, spending time outdoors, and she occasionally finds time to relax with a bit of gardening.

Allison is excited to be part of the Marionville Applefest organization and looks forward to contributing to the continued success of the festival and the community it brings together.

Cathy Kienenberger
Treasurer & Co- Fun Central

Coming soon

Karra McCarty
Co-Fun Central

Coming Soon.