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It’s that time of year again. The trees begin to bloom and Shenandoah Valley starts to fill with tourists from all around the Washington D.C. area. How can they resist? The annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival has been attracting a quarter of a million attendees to Winchester, VA for this week-long, 30-plus-event spectacle for nearly a century.

But what if you just can’t make it to every single event? Have no fear, because we’ve taken the time to find the real gems of this week-long festival. By the end of this, you’ll know which events to attend and be able to plan accordingly.

Apple Blossom Carnival

Friday, April 22 – Sunday, May 1 (closed April 25)

This is a must-attend for anyone interested in participating in the Apple Blossom Festival this year. The Apple Blossom Carnival is the anchor of the entire event, and runs through the entire length of the festival.

With its 100% family-friendly environment, great rides and the daily $25 “unlimited ride for one price” ticket at a total steal, this is a no brainer for families all around the Shenandoah Valley this year.

Virginia National Bank: Pro-Am Golf Tournament

Wednesday, April 27 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

What better way to enjoy the incredible spring weather than at the golf course? You’ll have that opportunity as the annual Pro-Am Tournament tees off bright and early at the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club.

With participants ranging from high-level professionals to willing amateurs aiming to take a swing at the tournament, you’re sure to have a great time rooting them on to victory. Interested in giving it a shot yourself? Registration is only $125 to become a part of the tournament.

Fire Truck Rodeo and Antique Display

Friday, April 29 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Are you a fan of antiques, fire engines or trucks in general? What about all of the above? Well we’ve got the event for you! Being that our specialty is trucks, you can be sure a few of us from Safford will be itching to check out the incredible historic trucks at this year’s Fire Truck Rodeo & Antique Firefighting Equipment at Millbrook High School.

Not only will you get to explore the century’s-worth of fire truck history on display, but you’ll be able to witness a slew of talented firefighters navigate their impressive fire engines through challenging obstacle courses. Cap everything off with a fire truck parade at 2:00 pm and you’ve got an action-packed event that’s sure to please adults and children alike.

RAM Truck Country Music Party

Saturday, April 30 @ 8:00 pm – 12:00 am

Now here’s the event we’re most excited about this year. Nothing mixes quite as well as trucks, country music and a party! Enjoy the spectacular talent of Parmalee , whose raucous debut album spawned three top 10 hits.

Along with an opening act like the soulful Sam Grow, the RAM Truck Country Music Party is sure to be jam-packed this year. Additionally, tickets are a mere $25 which means they’ll be going fast. We highly recommend buying your tickets as soon as possible.

If you need a new truck to roll up in, we’ve got you covered there as well.

Safelite Auto Glass Cruise-In Car Show

Sunday, May 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

To wrap up the festival and potentially recover from the RAM Truck Party the night before, the 28th Annual Apple Blossom Car Show might be the perfect event for any self-respecting car lover.

Take the whole family out to Jim Barnett Park and get up-close-and-personal with over 250 incredible cars- from tricked out trucks to classic cruisers. This event is part of the Weekend in the Park event, which features a few other exciting events worth attending.

That’s definitely not every event you’ll have to choose from, but we think those will be the really special events to see this year.