Festival News


Pastor Paul Wilde
By Erik Zimmerman April 16, 2026
Pastor Paul Wilde to Serve as Prelate for the Coronation of Queen Shenandoah XCIX.
2026 Student Athletes
By Erik Zimmerman April 13, 2026
Exceptional Student Athletes from Across the Region will be Honored at the Partlow Insurance Sports Breakfast.
Pepper Martin, Jr. and Jimmy Dix
By Erik Zimmerman April 13, 2026
Pepper Martin, Jr. and Jimmy Dix to be Inducted into the 2026 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Sports Breakfast Hall of Fame
Bloom Painting in Driveway
By Erik Zimmerman April 10, 2026
Celebrate the Bloom – Right at Your Doorstep! As we gear up for the 99th Festival, we’re bringing the spirit of The Bloom straight to your home! Register Now.
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.
Festival Princesses Group 4
By Erik Zimmerman March 27, 2026
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Announces Selection of Princesses.
Sherando High School Art Department
By Erik Zimmerman March 25, 2026
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® and Local Businesses Partner with Sherando High School Art Department Students for the Creation of the Fourth Annual Festival-Inspired Coloring Book
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