The Apple Festival Funland offers children and adults alike the opportunity to enjoy a traditional hometown carnival, including all the rides, food, and games you have come to know and love.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 5:00PM - Saturday, September 13, 2025 10:00PM
Open to young ladies 17 to 20, the Miss Apple Festival Scholarship Pageant awards hundreds of dollars each year to our winner. Miss Apple Festival reigns over the entire Festival.
Local children are invited to this special storytime at Sallie Logan Library with the one and only, Captain Applesauce. The Captain and his friends will be reading an Apple Festival-themed story. This event is open to the public.
The Appletime Show & Shine is teaming up with Murphysboro Cruise Nights! Held on the first Saturday of September, the Show & Shine Crew will be on hand to award our favorite vehicles in addition to the monthly Cruise Night awards.
The little sibling to the Prince & Princess Contest, it's open to children ages newborn (0) to four (4) years old.
Winners will be announced at the Opening Ceremony.
