Schedule
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Events
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Monday September 16, 2024
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6:00 pm Contemporary Christian Music – General Mills Stage
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Tuesday September 17, 2024
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12:00 noon Jackson Apple Festival Opens to Public
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Sponsored by Curt & Judy Wiggins
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2:00 pm Apple peeling contest w/ CASH Prize
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Sponsored by Southern Ohio Smiles
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2:30 pm Booth and Window Display Judging J.H.S. Band, Percussion, Majorettes and Flag
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4:00 pm Opening Ceremonies - General Mills Stage
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Corps perform at Stage - Ribbon Cutting
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Ceremony by Mayor Randy Evans and Crowning of the 2024 Apple Festival Queen and Court by Grand Marshal Bill Cole
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5:30 pm Baton Corps Show – Elks Lodge #466 Stage
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Sponsored by Hamilton Insurance Agency
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6:00 pm Thirst E Pony Band – General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Southern Ohio Cremation Services
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7:00 pm 8 Lives Left – Elks Lodge #466 Stage
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Sponsored by Atomic Employess Credit Union
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8:30 pm Lip Sync Contest– General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Total Media – Zip System, Telegram, Radio
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - ADENA Health System DAY
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9:00 am Preschool Parade at General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Big O Amusement
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12:00 – 4:00 pm All rides you can ride -FREE –
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Sponsored by ADENA Health System
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11:00 am Annual School Parade – Local Bands & Little Queen Finalists
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Sponsored by Kings Daughters
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Little Queens Float​ Sponsored by Andrea’s Prom & Bridal
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11:30 am Columbus Zoo - General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Crumbl Cookie
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12:00 pm Rockin Reggie – Elks Lodge #466 Stage
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Sponsored by Carman’s Used Cars
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12:30 pm Oak Hill High School Band Performance – General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Angles Garage & Wrecker
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1:00 pm Blizzard Eating Contest – General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Dairy Queen of Jackson
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2:30 pm Big Wheel Race – General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by WesBanco
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3:00 pm Crooked Foot – Elks Lodge #466 Stage
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Sponsored by BesTitle
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3:30 pm Apple Pie Eating Contest – General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Cardo’s Pizza
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4:30 pm Apple Bobbing Contest– General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Aaron Johnson Photography
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5:30 pm Majestic Dreamers– General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Higgens Metal
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6:00 pm Mothman – Elks Lodge #466 Stage
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Sponsored by Callahan Hardware
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7:45 pm Opening Parade - Sponsored by Ark Remediation -
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Big Queens Float - Sponsored by Lewis-Gillum Funeral Home
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8:45 pm Apple Festival GOT TALENT CONTEST– General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Sheward-Fulks Ins. Agency
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
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12:00 pm Baby Stroller Races, open to parents, $1.00 Entry Fee
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Sponsored by Geiger Brothers
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1:00 pm Baby Crawling Contest,​ open to ages 6 months – 1 year, $1.00 Entry Fee
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Sponsored by Counseling Center
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4:30 pm B&C Shakin Stompers – General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Bryant’s Exhaust
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5:00 pm TBA – Elks Lodge #466 Stage
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Sponsored by Montgomery Machine Shop
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5:30 pm Wing Contest – General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Rowdy’s Smokehouse
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5:30 pm Buckeye State Pedal Pull Registration – Trophies by Divisions
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Sponsored by Buckeye State Pedal Pull
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6:30 pm Jerry Branscomb – General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by B.E. Davis Trucking
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6:30 pm Pedal Tractor Pulls Begin – Trophies by JAFE
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7:00 pm Basement Collective – Elks Lodge #466 Stage
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Sponsored by Randy Evans Construction
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8:00 pm The Wet Bandits – General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Fannin Construction
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Friday, September 20, 2024
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​3:00 pm Apple Pie Judging Contest – Bring to General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Osborne Equipment Co.
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5:00 pm TBA– Elks Lodge #466 Stage
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Sponsored by Dave’s Cleaning Service
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5:30 pm TBA – General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Lewis Ins Agency
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7:00 pm Flat Bed Cadillac – Elks Lodge #466 Stage
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Sponsored by Slark’s Tire
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7:30 pm Gary Everett – General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Jones Stephenson Ins. Agency
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9:00 pm Nashville Artist Mark Wills – General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by City of Jackson Tourism
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Saturday, September 21, 2024
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7:00 am Registration – 8 am start, 5 K Run – Elks Lodge #466 Stage
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Sponsored by Kiwanis
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9:00 am Pretty Baby Contest – General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home
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10:00 am Annual Apple Festival Volleyball Tournament at JHS Gym
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Trophy Sponsored by Cole, Kirby & Associates
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9:00 am Apple Town Car Show – Registration 9-12 – Judging at 3pm - Manpower Park
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Sponsored by Apple City Motorcycle Club & Gear Grinders
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11:00 am Little Queens Contest – General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Ohio Valley Bank
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12:00 pm Farm Bureau, Hog Wild Contest Winners– General Mills Stage
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12:15 pm Ohio Valley Bank, Little Queen Contest Crowning –General Mills Stage
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12:30 pm Second Stage DRP and the pbr band
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Sponsored by ServPro of Jackson & Ross
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1:00 pm JHS Band Festival – JHS Alumni Stadium
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1:00 am Rollerblade & Roller Roo–General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Cavalier Roller Rink
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2:30 pm Disciples of Christ – Elks Losdge #466 Stage
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Sponsored by Independent Stave Co.
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3:00 pm OSU Alumni Meet & Greet – General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Stockmeister Companies
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5:00 pm OFEA Queens Reception, Held at Christ United Methodist Church-
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Sponsored by Holzer Health System
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5:00 pm Echoes of Appalachia – Elks Lodge #466 Stage
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Sponsored by Slark’s Collision Center
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5:00 pm Red Brush Band – General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Jackson County Banking Center – Member VCNB
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7:15 pm Dynamic Mention Drum Corps –General Mills Stage
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Sponsored by Arch & Eddies Restuarant
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7:45 pm Grand Finale Parade – over 175 units with Band Competition, Float Judging, Ohio Festival & Events Queens – By Invitation ONLY
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Sponsored by General Mills
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9:45 pm Announcement of Parade Winners
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10:00 pm Announcement of Raffle Winners & Auctions
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11:00 pm Festival Official Closes for 2024
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