103rd Manson Apple Blossom Festival to be celebrated May 12-13

Pageant
The 103rd  Apple Blossom will begin with the crowning at Pageant on Friday night. This will take place at the high school at 6:30 p.m. on the May 12.

 There will not be a Street Fair this year.

Pancake Breakfast
If you are looking for the best way to start off the festivities, the pancake breakfast is what you need.
This year’s pancake breakfast will be held at Manson Grange from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
The breakfast will be served with eggs, ham, juice, coffee, and of pancakes. You will have your choice of sourdough, blueberry, or buttermilk pancakes.
Kids 6 to 12 eat for $6, adults eat for $12, and kids under the age of 5 are free.

Fun Run
You are invited to participate in the Manson Apple Blossom 2k/5k Run on the morning of May 13, before the 103rd Manson Apple Blossom Parade. Walk, jog, or sprint along the spectacular route through downtown Manson and around Wapato Point Resort. The breathtaking views alone are worth it, but the community spirit and great T-shirt add even greater incentives to come out and join us.
Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and the run begins at 8:30 a.m. See you there!
​Location: Downtown Manson, 145 Wapato Point Way, Manson
​Online registration will close, Thursday, May 11 at 9 a.m. The day of registration will still be available, but we highly recommend you register in advance.
https://www.mansongrowers.com/manson-apple-blossom
 
Grand Parade
The Parade starts Saturday, May 13, at 11 a.m.
Judging: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

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, Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., held at the Manson Grange Hall.
Quilts with the form need to be delivered to Manson Grange Hall on Thursday, May 11, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Art Show
The Manson Apple Blossom Art Show is continuing this year during Apple Blossom weekend, May 12 and 13, with community and student art displayed at Radiance Winery, in the former Allisons building. All ages can view the art during business hours all weekend. Vote for your favorite piece.

Royalty Tea
The Royalty Tea is for all past royalty to attend. It will be a social hour with sweets and tea. This will take place at the Manson Grange on Saturday following the parade from 1:30-3 p.m.
Please email masnsonroyalty@gmail.com to RSVP.

​3-on-3 Basketball
It’s back. Gather your friends and family and put together your 3-on-3 team for this year’s Manson Apple Blossom Basketball Tournament. Following the 103rd Manson Apple Blossom Parade, hoops will line the streets at the end of town in front of the Manson Fire Department. Youth, high school, and adults will compete to take home some great gift card prizes and memories of a fun day of basketball. The tournament will begin roughly 30 minutes after the conclusion of the parade (approximately 1 p.m.). Ages: 9 years and up. We look forward to seeing you on the court.
Location: Downtown Manson, in front of the Manson Fire Department
https://www.mansongrowers.com/manson-apple-blossom

Alumni Softball
This year we are bringing back softball to the Manson Apple Blossom festivities. The game will be held at Singleton Park at 4 p.m.  Please email Aaron England at aaron@englandchiro.com if you are interested in participating.

Alumni CoEd Soccer
This year we will be hosting a community CoEd Soccer match at Singleton Park at 4 p.m.  Please email Jr Valdovinos at jr_v9@hotmail.com if you are interested in participating.