2026
Apple Blossom Festival
May 8 & 9
Pageant
The 106th of Apple Blossom will begin with the crowning Pageant on Friday night, May 8th at the Mason High School gym. Event starts at 6 pm and will include the crowning of the Queen and the pageant march.
Fun Run
Come compete as family and friends in a fun run prior to the Manson Apple Blossom Parade.
Winners of each age group will win great prizes! Register now to ensure you receive a marvelous, one-of-a-kind Apple Blossom 2K/5K T-shirt!
Early bird registration through May 1st - $25
Late registration May 9th - $30
Same-day, in-person registration is also available but shirts & sizes cannot be guaranteed.
Race starts promptly at 8:30am on May 9th. Start and finish lines are on Highway 150 in downtown Manson. We will see you there!
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Grand Parade
The Parade starts Saturday, May 9, 2026 – at 11:00 AM
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Judging: 9:30 – 10:30 AM
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A special thank you to KOZI Radio for live broadcasting the parade! https://www.kozi.com/
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Application deadline April 30th​​​
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Street Fair
The Mason Apple Blossom Street Fair is back and is the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind, handcrafted treasures from local artisans and crafters. Whether you're looking for unique holiday gifts or want to showcase your own creations, this is the place to be. Don't miss out on this fun shopping experience!
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We will also have our food vendors back this year to make sure you are fueled for the day of activities. Come grab your favorite festival food from our local vendors. Pst, the popcorn guy will be here plus churros, tacos and more!
Quilt Show
The Manson Apple Blossom Festival and the Lake Chelan Undercover Quilters would like to invite you to participate in the Annual Quilt Show, on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. held at the Manson Grange Hall.
Quilts with the form need to be delivered to Manson Grange Hall on Thursday, May 7th, between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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Quilt show contact information: Tracy Shaw - (509) 630-0587 chelanquilts@gmail.com
Community Art Show
The Manson Apple Blossom Community Art Show is continuing this year during Apple Blossom Weekend, May 9th and 10th, with community and student art displayed at Radiance Winery in Downtown Manson. All ages can view the art during business hours all weekend. Vote for your favorite piece!
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Please contact a member of the Apple Blossom Art Committee (Rene or Eva) for information if you are interested in submitting art, before May 7th.
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Pancake Breakfast
If you are looking for the best way to start off the festivities, the pancake breakfast is what you need.
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This year's pancake breakfast will be held at Manson Grange from 6:30 am to 10:00 am.
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The breakfast will be served with Eggs, Ham, Juice, Coffee, and of course Pancakes. You will have your choice of sourdough, blueberry, or buttermilk pancakes.
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kids 6 to 12 eat for $6, adults eat for $12, and kids under the age of 5 are free.
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3-on-3 Basketball
Extend the Apple Blossom fun by competing with your friends in 3-on-3 basketball. Winners of each bracket will win great prizes!
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Register now to ensure you receive an Apple Blossom 3-on-3 Basketball T-shirt. Online registration available through May 9th. Early-bird registration is available through May 1th for $60. Please note the location of the 3 on 3 basketball has changed and is now at the Manson Growers Location of Manson Highway (Manson Cider Press).
Following that, registration is available until 12:45pm on the day of the event for $75. The courts will be located at the end of the parade route in front of the Manson Fire Station.
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The Manson Apple Blossom 3-on-3 committee reserves the right to reject incomplete entries. Specific bracket placement is made at the sole discretion of the event organizers. Circumstances may require that your team faces a team of another gender.
***Minimum age/grade to participate in the 3-on-3 tournament is the 3rd grade.***
Dinner Cruise
Com join us for an unforgettable evening on the Lady of the Lake on Thursday, May 28. Enjoy a delicious catered dinner paired with local wines. All proceeds go to support the Manson Apple Blossom Festival.
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Tickets are $80 for single, or $150 for couples. Boarding begins at 5:30 pm, departure is promptly at 6 pm.
