January 23, 2025

Festival Vanity Plate Update

​On behalf of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for submitting your preorder for our exclusive vanity license plate. Your support brings us one step closer to making this unique initiative a reality!
 
As I am sure you are aware, we had to have a minimum preorder amount of 450 applications by the beginning of January.  Unfortunately, we did not meet the minimum applications for the General Assembly to consider our request for vanity plates during their 2025 session. However, the DMV is allowing us to continue to accept applications with the hope that we collect the minimum number for the 2026 General Assembly session next year. 
 
We are reaching out to confirm your preference regarding your application. Please let us know if you would like to keep your application active or request a refund. Kindly respond by February 3, 2025, by either calling us at (540) 662-3863 or emailing 
btaylor@thebloom.com.  
 
Thank you once again for your enthusiasm and support for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®. Together, we can continue to celebrate the spirit of our community and strive toward achieving this exciting milestone.

Princesses Group 3
By Erik Zimmerman March 20, 2026
Festival Announces Selection of Princesses who will accompany Queen Shenandoah XCIX and her Court to all Festival functions throughout the 99th Festival, April 24th to May 3rd, 2026.
Jesse Palmer
By Erik Zimmerman March 19, 2026
TV Personality and Sports Commentator Jesse Palmer to serve as the 99th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Grand Marshal . Purchase tickets for Festival events.
Molly Maynard (L) and Natalie Rasmussen (R)
By Erik Zimmerman March 16, 2026
Miss Honorary Fire and Rescue Chief In and Out of Town Pageant Winners.
Izzy Horn
By Erik Zimmerman March 16, 2026
Izzy Horn, Miss Virginia Association of Fairs, to attend 99th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®.
2026 Princesses Group 2
By Erik Zimmerman March 13, 2026
The princesses include Morgan Elaina Holben, Paige Christine Linton, Izabella Grace O'Wade, Meghan Elizabeth Walker, and Carrie Hart Warner.
Miss Honorary Fire and Rescue Chief Contest
By Erik Zimmerman March 11, 2026
The In-Town and Out-of-Town Miss Honorary Fire and Rescue Chief Contest, will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at James Wood Middle School in Winchester.
Royce Gracie
By Erik Zimmerman March 9, 2026
Ultimate Fighting Championship and Mixed Martial Arts Legend Royce Gracie to Speak at the Partlow Insurance Sports Breakfast.
Festival Announces Selection of Princesses
By Erik Zimmerman March 6, 2026
The princesses include Lauren MacKinnon Dennard, Mia Douglas Kern, Ava Annalise Mannarino, Sarah Elizabeth Roy, and Taylor Faith Weiss.
Annabelle Jayne Park
By Erik Zimmerman February 26, 2026
Annabelle Park, Daughter of Michael and Laurie Park to Reign as Queen Shenandoah XCIX.
Jordan Burroughs
By Erik Zimmerman February 24, 2026
Six-time World Champion Wrestler and Olympic Gold Medalist, Jordan Burroughs to Serve as Sports Guest at the 99th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®.
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