Manson Celebrates 104th Apple Blossom Festival

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The weather looks to be perfect as the community of Manson gears up for the 104th Annual Apple Blossom Festival this Friday and Saturday. Things kick-off Friday evening with the Pageant Crowning at 6:30 p.m. at Manson High School.

2024 Royalty is comprised of Queen Isabelle Harris, Princess Natalee Reyna, Princess Liliana Narvaez.  The Grand Marshalls this year are Earl and Judi Stanford.

Grand Parade

The highlight of the weekend will be the Grand Parade starting at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday and will feature past royalty, floats, marching bands, and more. It’s interesting to note that the Manson Apple Blossom Festival was first held in 1921 on a Wednesday and did not include a parade. The first parade wasn’t held until 1947 when the event was moved to Saturday.

Saturday Events

Saturday’s festivities will start early with a Pancake Breakfast running from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Manson Grange Hall while the Quilt Show also takes place at the Grange from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

The annual Fun Run will start at 8:30 am and Art Show entries will be on display at Radiance Winery in downtown Manson. other activities following the parade will include a Royalty Tea, 3-on-3 basketball tourney, Alumni Softball and Alumni Co-Ed Soccer.

Come celebrate with friends, family and neighbors at the 104rd Annual Manson Apple Blossom Festival!