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

Events

Friday, September 12, 2025 8:30AM - 1:00PM

Appletime Golf Classic

4-Person Golf Scramble with multiple chances to win prizes. Breakfast will be served.
Monday, August 18, 2025 10:00AM - Wednesday, September 10, 2025 5:00PM

Apple Blossom Contest

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.
Thursday, September 11, 2025 6:30PM - 9:00PM

A Taste of Murphysboro

A Taste of Murphysboro dinner event, featuring a menu of fine food and drinks from locally-owned restaurants.
Proceeds from the event fund a scholarship awarded to Murphysboro High School Seniors.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 6:00PM - Saturday, September 13, 2025 9:00PM

Civic & Non-Profit Booths

A variety of local Civic and Non-Profit organizations will have booths set up in Smysor Plaza.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 5:30PM - Saturday, September 13, 2025 10:30PM

Festival Funland

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

Appletime Stage Entertainment

The Appletime® Stage is the focal point of the downtown event area during the Apple Festival.
Friday, September 12, 2025 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Senior Day

An event for area Senior Citizens to mingle, play bingo, and meet with various businesses and services that cater to their needs.
Sunday, September 14, 2025 2:00PM - 6:00PM

Prince & Princess Contest

Open to children ages 5 to 8 years old.
Winners will be announced before the Queen Pageant.
Friday, September 12, 2025 3:30PM - 5:30PM

Children's Pet & Hobby Parade

Affectionately known as the "Kiddie Parade", children may participate in variety of ways.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 6:45AM - 8:30AM

Appletime Prayer Breakfast

Serving as the Apple Festival's unofficial opening event, the Appletime® Prayer Breakfast brings together area church leaders in fellowship with the community to bless the festivities with words of prayer and song.
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