The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival is an annual event held in the City of Winchester and Frederick County. Attracting crowds in excess of 250,000 people, the festival includes over 30 events such as the Old Town Wine & Fine Arts Festival, Apple Blossom Carnival, dances, parades, band competitions, a circus, and much more.

Festival Event Information

Maps, Detours, Parking

For City GIS maps showing detours, festival activities locations, parade routes, and details about parking restrictions and detour routes, visit the Festival Maps, Detours, and Parking page.

Safety Information

• 2012 Safety Tips

Please note: Dogs are prohibited from being on the Downtown Mall during the Apple Blossom Festival.

The restricted times are from 12:00pm on 5/4 to 6:00pm on 5/5 pursuant to 5-15 of the Winchester City Code.  Animals shall be prohibited from entering this designated area unless expressly authorized by the Chief of Police.

Residents living within the designated area shall be permitted to walk their animals to and from their residence during the period of restriction, and may be required to show proof of residency while walking their animals through designated areas.

Additional information is available at thebloom.com.