This story reflects an updated date for the event, which was changed Friday, October 26, due to an inclement weather forecast.
NEW YORK CITY, NY - The Big Apple is about to be full of its namesake, with Crunch Time Apple Growers headed to Times Square to hand out delicious SnapDragon® apples to boost excitement for the variety’s season. Along with apples, the company will also be giving away a free Schwinn bicycle on Sunday, October 28th from 12 to 2 p.m.
“Cycling is a great way to stay healthy and have fun—which is exactly what SnapDragon is all about,” said Rena Montedoro, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “This giveaway is a great way to promote a healthy lifestyle and allow folks to discover for themselves the amazing SnapDragon apple!”
According to a press release, Crunch Time’s event is designed to not only ramp up excitement for the newest New York variety apple but also encourage consumers to be healthy, as the SnapDragon apples are a key part of an active lifestyle.
First launched in 2015, SnapDragon apples are the descendent of the Honeycrisp variety and contain a winning combination of flavor, size, and crunch and snapiness that has drawn in fans of all ages. The variety is also grown exclusively in New York state by some of the best farmers around, who apple fans can meet at Crunch Time’s latest promotional event.
SnapDragons are available at retail chains like Costco, Morton Williams, Aldi, and Whole Foods, as well as Crunch Time farm stands across New York state. To learn more about this healthy variety, visit snapdragonapple.com or @SnapDragonApples.
Catch Crunch Time Apple Growers at the corner of 42nd and 7th Avenue in New York City, and you could walk away with a bunch of SnapDragon apples and maybe even a Schwinn bicycle! Race ya there!
