Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival: 10-day event celebrates springtime in the valley

Apple blossoms in Shenandoah Valley signal start of Apple Blossom Festival. (Google Image / April 16, 2012)
from: dailypress.com
April 17, 2012
April 27-May 6 celebrates spring and the Apple Blossom Festival in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.

Since 1924, the blooming of apple trees has inspired residents there to drape the area in pink, white and green, according to a press release from festival planners.

What orginally started as a one-day affair has "blossomed" into a 10-day event, and this year, the 85th festival carries the theme, Rhapsody in Bloom."

Each year, the festival crowns Queen Shenandoah and hosts ifts Grand Feature Parade. The festival also includes 45 other events .. band competitions, dances, carnival midways, Cole Brothers Circus, 10K run, firefights events and more.

For a schedule of events, visit www.thebloom.com.



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