Festival Events
The 47th Annual Festival
Eastern Panhandle, WV
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Thu, Oct. 8 • 6–9pmRuby and Rhinestones
Ladies night of glitter, gowns and the famous shoe contest.
SCHEDULE
Fri–Sun, Oct. 9–11Fall Classic
HS baseball and softball at Musselman High School — 3.0+ GPA scholar-athletes.
TICKETS
Tue, Oct. 13 • 11am–2pmHandshakes at the Harvest
New! Business networking, keynote and orchardist tribute.
Fri, Oct. 16 • 10amPomona Ladies Brunch
Celebrating the women of our community.
ENTER BY OCT 2
Fri, Oct. 16 • check-in noonApple Pie Baking Contest
Three divisions, one grand prize. Register by Oct. 2.
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Fri, Oct. 16 • 6pmCoronation of Queen Pomona
The official crowning of Queen Pomona XLVII.
TICKETSFri, Oct. 16 • 7–10pmQueen’s Grand Ball
Greet the new queen and dance to live music by Cazhmiere.
Sat, Oct. 17 • 9amApple Trample 5K
New course — start and finish at War Memorial Park. Run for the Cancer Comfort Fund. Dogs welcome!
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Sat, Oct. 17 • 1pmGrand Feature Parade
The most beloved tradition — downtown Martinsburg.
$10 ENTRY
Sat • entries 8–9amPhotography Contest
Your best apple or orchard shot, framed 8×10.
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Sat • entries 8–9amApple and Ag Contests
Largest apple, arrangements and variety ID.
$5 GATE
Sat, Oct. 17 • 4pmBullride Mania Rodeo
Bulls, barrel racing and mutton busting. Fun for the whole family!
$1 = 1 VOTEVoting open Sept 1 – Oct 15Baby Appleseed Contest
Come see who is crowned our 2026 Baby Appleseed Royalty!
Sun, Oct. 18 • 12:30pm under the PavilionApple Eating and Peeling
Longest peel wins. No hands allowed.
$5 GATESun • 11:45amApple Pie Auction
Bid on the blue-ribbon pies.
RAFFLE
Drawing Sun • 4pmSouvenir Quilt Raffle
Win “Mountain State Orchards” by Bettie Pharr.
$20 ENTRY
Sun, Oct. 18 • 9am–2pmAll-American Jeep Show
Decorate apple and patriotic — awards at 2pm.
Special guest • Performing all weekendJohnny Appleseed
Historical performer Hank Fincken brings orchard history to life.
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2026: SSgt Andrew WolfeGrand Marshal
Berkeley County’s hometown hero and Purple Heart recipient leads the parade.
LEARN MORE2026: Elizabeth RomanekMiss West Virginia
MBA student, NDA champion and founder of the M.O.V.E. wellness initiative.
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2026: Zoe LittleMiss West Virginia’s Teen
Project Girl Code founder and State Champion baton twirler.
INTRODUCING2026: John M. Miller IIIHonored West Virginian
A family legacy rooted in West Virginia’s apple orchards.
Makers Market and food vendorsVendor Forms
Apply for booth space at the fairgrounds.
REGISTERSat, Oct. 17 paradeParade Registration
Enter a float, group or vehicle in the Grand Feature Parade.
TICKETS
Gala • Brunch • Grand BallEvent Tickets
Ticket details for the festival’s ticketed evenings.
DOWNLOADS
Print and goAll Forms and Applications
Every entry form, application and flyer in one place.
OCT 1Available October 1Souvenir Program
Pick up your copy of the official festival magazine at area locations.
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2026 packagesSponsorships
Put your business in front of thousands of festival guests.
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Vendor spots, parade entries, contest registrations and sponsorships — everything lives in one tidy library.
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