The Applefest committee announced Sunday, May 2 that this yearâs Applefest, which takes place mid-September, will not return to the normal routine this year. âThe committee sent out a letter to friends and family of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Fenton and also posted the letter on its Facebook page. âThe announcement stated that the decision was made because of COVID-19 and the many uncertainties regarding the stateâs restrictions. Currently, the church is held to a 1,000 person limit on the entire church grounds. The committee decided the best option to continue keeping the parish and community safe would offer activities much like last year.