The Murphysboro Apple Festival is the oldest and largest alcohol free festival in southern Illinois. Over 45,000 people attend the festival each year. During the five days of the Apple Festival there are …
The Murphysboro Apple Festival is the oldest and largest alcohol free festival in southern Illinois. 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.
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Oct 5, 2022
We went early for lunch so didn't expect much of a crowd -- but we found a close parking space! I thought it was a nice festival -- I had a grill cheese with thin apple slices. It was senior mornin… Full review by jr2017H2O
Apr 8, 2021
Anyone who says they cant find an apple must be blind the whole town is covered in apple themed decorations for weeks before the festival even happens. As well as the centerpiece of the food court b… Full review by ahZ4237GG