 The Murphysboro Apple Festival is southern Illinois’ oldest and largest alcohol free festival. Over 45,000 people attend the festival each year. During the five days of the Apple Festival there are numerous activities drawing large crowds, such as evening stage shows, carnival/concessions, Queen Contest, Prince and Princess Contest, contests from Apple Pie Eating to Apple Core Throwing, Firefighters' Waterfights, marching band competition, car shows, Appletime 5K Walk/Run and much more…
In addition, the festival's Grand Parade is considered by most to be the largest parade in southern Illinois. The parade features an average of about 160 total units, 30 of those marching bands, and a variety of groups and organizations.
Carnival ride tickets may be purchased in advance at a savings from Wright Do-It Center, Kroger, Tom's Mad Pricer and the Chamber of Commerce office through the middle of August to September 9, 2008 or as long as the tickets are available, which ever comes first.
Apple Peeling Contest Sharpen-up your favorite paring knife and let the duels begin!! The Murphysboro Apple Festival International Apple Peeling Contest is a true test of speed and agility. Whether you go for the most apples peeled or the longest peel; it's always fun at Appletime. Open to 18 years of age and older.
Apple pie eating contest
How fast can you eat an apple pie? Now try it without utensils. And, by the way, you can't use your hands either! This is an event pie lovers won't want to pass up. The Apple Pie Eating Contest is your chance to really have fun getting messy with your food. Bring your friends, family, co-workers, civic organization or church group, and enjoy the contest in a team effort. Open to all age groups with a small entry fee.
The Appletime Arts and Crafts Fair will be returning for another great year. Come help us celebrate our 2008 theme, Ripe with Possibilities. We will hold the Arts & Crafts show on North 13th St., which is adjacent to all downtown festivities.
The Murphysboro Apple Festival is southern Illinois’ oldest and largest festival. Over 45,000 people attend the festival each year. During the five days of the Apple Festival there are numerous activities drawing large crowds, such as evening stage shows, carnival/concessions, Queen Contest, Prince and Princess Contest, contests from Apple Pie Eating to Apple Core Throwing, Firefighters' Waterfights, marching band competition, car shows, Appletime 5K Walk/Run and much more…
The Appletime Arts & Crafts Chair is Cathy Poole.
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