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.

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By Erik Zimmerman April 16, 2026
Pastor Paul Wilde to Serve as Prelate for the Coronation of Queen Shenandoah XCIX.
2026 Student Athletes
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Pepper Martin, Jr. and Jimmy Dix to be Inducted into the 2026 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Sports Breakfast Hall of Fame
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Rashard Higgins
By Erik Zimmerman April 8, 2026
Firefighter and Former NFL Football Player, Rashard Higgins to Serve as 2026 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Firefighters’ Marshal.
Kennedy Fewell
By Erik Zimmerman April 7, 2026
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® proudly announces Kennedy Fewell, special guest appearance at this year’s Festival activities and both of the parades.
KateLinder
By Erik Zimmerman April 7, 2026
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® proudly announces Kate Linder, special guest appearance at this year’s Festival activities and both of the parades.
Tim Brown
By Erik Zimmerman April 2, 2026
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Names Heisman Trophy Winner and Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown as 2026 Sports Marshal.
Kevin Covert
By Erik Zimmerman April 1, 2026
Kevin Covert Named Court Ambassador to Queen Shenandoah XCIX
Mike Robinson
By Erik Zimmerman April 1, 2026
Local Author, Historian, and Storyteller Mike Robinson to Serve as Featured Speaker at the Ladies Horticultural Luncheon.
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