In the spirit of a true street festival, all Appletime® Stage events are provided free of charge to all festival visitors. Bench seating is available or bring your lawn chair to really sit back and enjoy the entertainment. With a wide variety of music, you are sure to enjoy an evening at the Murphysboro Apple Festival.
All concessions will be open, as well as the Kiwanis General Store and the Appletime® Bakery.
Brought to you by our Appletime® Stage Partners, The First Bank & Trust Co. of Murphysboro
5:15pm / Opening Ceremony
Apple Blossom Contest Winners Announced
Window Display Contest Winners Announced
6pm - 10pm / Faith & Family Night feat. Rhonda Vincent
5:30pm - 6pm / Apple Pie & Apple Butter Champion Auction
Event Partners: Silkworm, Inc.
Auctioneers: Canning Auctions
5:15pm - 6pm / Appletime® Ice Cream Challenge
Presented by: Small Town Scoop
6pm - 9pm / TBA
Event Partners: Crain Funeral Home
4pm - 6pm / TBA
7pm - 10pm / TBA
Event Partners: Big Muddy Solar
1pm - 3pm / TBA
4pm - 6pm / TBA
7pm - 10pm / TBA
Event Partners: Jackson County Abstract & Title Guarantee Co.
NINE88 has been performing in and around Murphysboro for many years, including multiple appearances on the Appletime Stage. This group of Knights of Columbus Council 988 members play an acoustic mix of Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Irish, Gospel, and everything in between. You'll be singing and dancing along in no time!
Diamond Dog is making their Appletime Stage debut in 2024! Based in Southern Illinois, this energetic band plays all your favorites from the 1970's and 1980's. You'll be tapping your feet and dancing along in no time. Photo courtesy of Diamond Dog
The Jackson Junction Band is infamous, having entertained audiences for over 45 years! Formed in Jackson County, the band has toured the country, featuring many talented members over the years, including many nationally-known musicians and songwriters. Their bread and butter are the classic Country and Western songs, but they perform all the Rock and Country hits. Photo courtesy of The Jackson Junction Band
WHERE: The Appletime® Stage
located in the main concessions area, South 13th & South Streets
COST: FREE
ENTERTAINMENT CHAIR: Bill Carr
Bleacher seating available - lawn chairs strongly encouraged
The Murphysboro Apple Festival has implemented enhanced cleaning and sanitizing procedures and has added additional handwashing stations and sanitizing stations throughout the Festival grounds. Please follow all recommended guidelines while attending the Festival in order to keep it fun and safe for everyone!
