The Murphysboro Apple Festival Prince & Princess Contest is open to all children ages five (5) to eight (8) years of age who live in Jackson County, Illinois. Each contestant will participate in several Apple Festival events including the Kiddie Parade, Grand Parade, and the winners will be announced on stage during the Pageant. For more information on how to participate, see the column to the right.
Voting is OPEN! You will find contestants' voting canisters at The First Bank & Trust Co. of Murphysboro and several other businesses in Murphysboro. You can now also VOTE ONLINE (Voting is now closed!).
Tickets for the Prince & Princess Pageant are $8.00 and will be available to purchase online through Eventbrite. Buy early and pick your own seats! Any unsold seats will be available for purchase at the door.
Click HERE to purchase tickets through Eventbrite.
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Click here to VOTE ONLINE Voting is now closed!
WHERE: Murphysboro High School Performing Arts Center (Directions)
WHEN: Sunday, September 17, 2023, 2:00 PM
EVENT CHAIR: Ashley Runge
Pageant Tickets are $8 and are available to purchase through Eventbrite. They will also be available to purchase at the door.
WHEN: Vote through September 15th
WHERE: Canisters available at First Bank & Trust and other Murphysboro businesses or Vote Online.
DEADLINE TO ENTER WAS
JULY 14, 2023!
RULES & REGULATIONS
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!