The Murphysboro Apple Festival Apple Blossom Contest is open to all children who reside in Jackson County, Illinois, ages newborn (0) to four (4) years of age. The winners will be announced during the Opening Ceremony. Parents will also have the option to ride with their child on the Apple Festival Trolley during the Grand Parade!
One boy and one girl will be announced as 2025 Apple Blossoms based on the highest number of votes.
Voting will begin August 18th, and continue through September 9th. You can vote online or vote in-person at the Murphysboro Apple Festival Office during regular business hours. 1 penny = 1 vote.
VOTING WILL BEGIN ON AUGUST 18TH, 2025.
Click here to VOTE ONLINE
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*Ages are as of September 1st, 2025*
WHERE: Online
or at the Apple Festival Office
during open hours: Tu/W/Th, 11am - 1pm
WHEN: Aug 18th - Sept 9th, 2025
$0.01 = 1 Vote
*NOTE: the minimum amount to vote online is $1 and increases in increments of $1*
WHERE: Appletime Stage
WHEN: Opening Ceremony
5pm - Wed, Sept 10th, 2025
WHEN: Deadline is August 4, 2025
WHERE: ONLINE or download application form below
EVENT CHAIR: Autumn Allen
For more information or questions concerning the Apple Blossom Contest, please contact the Murphysboro Apple Festival Office.
Email: murphysboroapplefestival@gmail.com
Phone: 618.684.3200
