Jason Duley Named Prelate for the 98th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Coronation

The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® is pleased to announce that Jason Duley will serve as the Prelate for the 98th Festival’s Coronation, taking place on Thursday, May 2, at John Handley High School.

Duley is the Senior Pastor of Braddock Street United Methodist Church in Winchester, Virginia. Growing up in Northern Virginia as a “preacher’s kid,” he was raised in United Methodist congregations in Springfield and Alexandria. His passion for faith and leadership led him to Old Dominion University, where he earned a double major in English and Education in 1991, and later to Duke University, where he obtained his Master of Divinity in 1999. In 2006, he completed a two-year post-graduate leadership program as a Lewis Fellow of the Center for Church Leadership at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.

A dedicated mentor and community leader, Jason serves as both a Clergy Mentor and Shift Coach. He is actively involved in local outreach programs such as WATTS (Winchester Area Temporary Transitional Shelter) and CCAP (Congregational Community Action Project), striving to make a positive impact in the Winchester community.

Beyond his pastoral work, Jason enjoys running with the Shenandoah Valley Runners and spending time in the kitchen with his wife, Jennifer, where they love creating and cooking vegan Mexican dishes. Together, they have two daughters, Kaitlin and Hannah.

The Coronation Ceremony is one of the Festival’s most cherished traditions, where Queen Shenandoah is officially crowned in a celebration of history, honor, and community spirit.

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