Festival Special Guest - Kate Linder

The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® proudly announces Kate Linder, television actress of the Young and the Restless. She will take part in festival activities and ride through the Hang 10 Car Wash Firefighters’ Parade and Glofiber Grand Feature Parade.

Kate Linder is internationally recognized for her role as Esther Valentine on The Young and the Restless, a character she has portrayed for more than 40 years since joining the cast in 1982. Her longevity and impact in daytime television have earned her numerous honors, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and induction into the Silver Circle at the Daytime Emmy Awards.

In addition to her television success, Linder has appeared in a variety of films, including Hysteria, Miss Meadows, Mother's Day, and her upcoming film Basic. She also continues to work as a flight attendant with United Airlines, balancing her career in entertainment with her life in the skies.

Linder is deeply committed to philanthropy, serving as a longtime ambassador for the ALS Network and supporting numerous causes, including Habitat for Humanity, the Los Angeles Mission, and many charities in Canada with her annual charity teas. She has also participated in USO tours around the world, visiting and supporting members of the U.S. military.

The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival is honored to welcome Linder to Winchester and looks forward to her participation in this year’s festivities.