Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will hold its annual apple dumpling sale on Friday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. until sold out.

Proceeds will go to the Back to the Cloister Fund, which allows the Cloister museum to compete with private collectors and other institutions on the open market for original items made at the Cloister. Over the years, proceeds from the apple dumpling sale have been used to purchase one-of-a-kind furniture, rare music manuscripts, and the original 1739 deed to the historic site. More than 100 items have been purchased since the creation of the fund more than 40 years ago.

Interested individuals are encouraged to make their purchases early. Preorders are welcome, and free delivery within 10 miles of the Ephrata Cloister is offered for preorders of 20 or more dumplings. No admission is required to purchase apple dumplings.

Those picking up apple dumplings may also visit the museum store's porch sale to browse the discounted items. There will be a storewide sale inside.

For more information and to preorder apple dumplings, contact the Ephrata Cloister at 717-733-6600 or visit http://www.EphrataCloister.org. Ephrata Cloister is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission with support from the Ephrata Cloister Associates.