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2020 Events Postponed. Join us September 15-18, 2021. Click here to view the announcement.

Events

Saturday, September 13, 2025 11:00AM - 1:00PM

Grand Parade

The Apple Festival Grand Parade is one of the longest in Illinois with fire engines, marching bands, floats, visiting royalty, horses, and many other unique entries. Over 100 units make this parade truly GRAND and enjoyed by thousands of residents and visitors each year.
Thursday, September 11, 2025 5:30PM - 6:00PM

Appletime Ice Cream Challenge

Conquer the Appletime® Ice Cream Challenge and you could win cash and prizes!
Monday, September 08, 2025 5:00PM - Sunday, September 14, 2025 11:00PM

Window Display Contest

Businesses have the opportunity to show their Apple Festival spirit in the Window Display Contest.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Faith & Family Night

Faith & Family Night at the Apple Festival is a lively evening of Christian Music featuring local and national talent!
Monday, September 08, 2025 11:30AM - 12:00PM

Storytime with Captain Applesauce

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.
Sunday, September 14, 2025 2:00PM - 6:00PM

Miss Apple Festival Scholarship Pageant

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.
Saturday, September 13, 2025 3:30PM - 10:30PM

Drums at Appletime®

No one can resist the lure of a marching band and Drums at Appletime® continues as one of Murphysboro Apple Festival's most popular events, drawing sell-out crowds year after year.
Saturday, September 13, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM

Appletime Fiddle & Banjo Contest

An Appletime® staple for many years, the Fiddle & Banjo Contest showcases the best of the best in Bluegrass, Traditional, and Americana music.
Saturday, September 06, 2025 7:00AM - 10:00AM

Appletime 5K Walk/Run

5K Walk/Run with prizes awarded by age.
Saturday, September 06, 2025 3:15PM - 8:00PM

Appletime Show & Shine

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.
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