Daily Events (2023)
Parade: Line-up (12pm) at Franklin & Mill St, Start (1pm). Route map
Event Highlights:
Art & Photography Show
Registration Thursday 10/5/2023 at Bloomfield Library Annex from 2pm-7pm.
Pet Parade
11am Saturday Oct 07, Sponsored by the 4-H Dog and Cat Club.
Wiffle Ball Tourney
Sponsored by Bloomfield High School Baseball, Friday (Oct 06) & Saturday (Oct 07). Entry Form
Kiddie Tractor Pull
Starting at Noon on Saturday Oct 07, watch these little guys and gals put the pedal to the metal to win the tractor pull.
Queen Contest
Queen contest held at the Shawnee Theatre on Oct 01 at 5pm. Presentation of Queen & Court at the Festival on Friday Oct 06 @ 5pm.
Baking Contest
Starting at 11am on Saturday Oct 07, show your baking skills and win the honor.
5K RUN & WALK
Part of the Magnificent Seven Series
Registration 8am Saturday Oct 07 at Bloomfield Public Library, Start Time 9am.


Carnival & Amusements
by Brady’s Amusements
Friday Oct 06, open 12pm - 4pm with armband, close/break 4pm - 5pm, new armband 5pm - closing.
Saturday Oct 07, open 10am - 4pm with armband, close/break 4pm - 5pm, new armband 5pm - closing.
Sunday Oct 08, armbands open 12pm - 5pm.
Single Tickets $3,
10 tickets for $25,
20 tickets for $48,
Armbands $25
Parking
Parking is available at the School lot for a fee, proceeds benefit school programs.
Parking is unavailable along Spring St, however side street parking may be available.
Shuttle
You'll find shuttle services available on the corner of Franklin and Spring Streets at Hi-Lift and at the Festival on Spring and Harrison Streets.
There will also be golf carts traveling to and from the Festival offering assistance.
Accessibility
Handicap Parking will be available at the Dairy Queen parking lot on Spring Street, with pick up on golf cart or shuttle at that point.
- 6:30 am
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Breakfast
- 9:00 am
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Opening Prayer & Vendors Open
- 9:00 am
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Presentation of Colors - BHS ROTC
- 9:00 am
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National Anthem - Center Stage
- 9:15 am
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Joyful Noise, Cardinal Song & Center Stage
- 10:00am - 2pm
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INDOT Touch A Truck & Bicycle helmet giveaway
- 12:00am
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Carnival Opens
- 4:00 pm
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Carnival Break/Temp Close
- 5:00 pm
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Carnvial Resumes *new armband required
- 5:00pm
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Queen, Princess & Court Presentation
- 5:15pm
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Miss Apple Dumpling, Miss Autumn Apple & Jr Princess Pageant *must pre-register*
- 5:15pm
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Little Miss & Mr Presentation, Baby contest winners
- 6:00pm
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Lloyd Wood Band
- 9:00pm
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No Fences - The Garth Brooks Tribute Band
- 6:30 am
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Breakfast
- 9:00 am
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Opening Prayer & Vendors Open
- 9:00 am
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Presentation of Colors - BHS ROTC
- 9:00 am
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National Anthem
- 10:00 am
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Carnival Opens
- 11:00 am
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Pet Parade - Sponsored by the 4-H Dog Club
- 11:00 am
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Apple Baking Contest - Oliphant shelter house
- 11:30 am
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Bloomfield Community Band
- 12:00 pm
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Pedal Tractor Pull - Sponsored by BHS FFA, in front of HS
- 1:00 pm
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Indiana Dance Company - Cloggers
- 2:30 pm
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Charlie Archer Acoustic
- 4:00 pm
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Carnival Break/Temp Close
- 4:30 pm
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Exit 209
- 5:00 pm
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Carnvial Resumes *new armband required
- 6:30 pm
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Terry Lee Ridley & his Million Dollar Band
- 11:00 am
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Opening Prayer & Vendors Open
- 11:00 am
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Presentation of Colors - BHS ROTC
- 11:00 am
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National Anthem
- 12:00 pm
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NEW: Carnival Opens
- 12:00 pm
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NEW: Parade Line-up (Franklin & Mill St)
- 1:00 pm
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Parade Start (New: Route from Mill St to High School)
- 5:00 pm
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Carnival Ends
- 6:00 pm
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Festival Ends
Info-Vendors
- Food Trucks
- Merchants
- Non-Profits
- Local Business Awareness
Locations-Vendors
- Food Trucks typically line the streets.
- Merchants fill the park.
Forms-Vendor
Info-Carnival
- Single Tickets $3
- 10 tickets for $25
- 20 tickets for $48
- Armbands $25 available on
Fri from 12-4pm & new armband 5pm-close,
Sat 10am-4pm & new armband 5pm-Close,
Sun from 12-5pm
Location-Carnival
Schedules-Carnival
Friday Oct 06, 12pm - 4pm, (break 4-5pm), 5pm - closing
Saturday Oct 07, 10am - 4pm, (break 4-5pm), 5pm - closing
Sunday Oct 08 12pm - 5pm
Single Tickets $3,
10 tickets for $25,
20 tickets for $48,
Armbands $25
Fri from 12-4pm & new armband 5pm-close,
Sat 10am-4pm & new armband 5pm-Close,
Sun from 12-5pm
Info-Parade
Parade: Line-up (12pm) at Franklin & Mill St, Start (1pm). Route map
Route-Parade
Parade: Line-up (12pm) at Franklin & Mill St, Start (1pm). Route map

Forms-Parade
Info-Queen & Princess
Presentation of Queen & Court at the Festival on Friday Oct 06 @ 5pm.
Schedule-Queen
- Shawnee Theatre on Oct 01 @ 5pm.
- Presentation of Queen & Court at the Festival on Friday Oct 06 @ 5pm.
Forms-Queen
Info-5K
Proceeds benefit the Bloomfield Athelitic Department.
- Registration: 8 to 9am.
- 5K Run/Walk begins: 9am
- Awards immediately follow race.
- Questions may be directed to Kris Jarman 812.325.1998 or email jakrdase@aol.com
Location-5K
Registration-5K
- Sign-up online at mag7raceseries.com
- Sign-up paper/pdf form
Info-Little Mr & Miss
- Deadline: Sep 28, 2022.
- Judging: Oct 1, 2022 at 4pm, South Shelter House
- Presentation: Friday Oct 06 @ 5:15pm
- Questions may be directed to Rhea Dawn Gadberry, see entry form.
Judging-Littles
The winners will be announced the day of the judging so they will be able to reign during the entire Apple Festival.
Registration-Littles
The categories are as follow:
- Newborn - 12 months
- 13 months - 23 months
- 2 years - 3 years
- Little Miss & Mister: 4 years - 6 years
Info-Apple Dumpling
- Deadline: Sep 30, 2022.
- Judging: Oct 2, 2022 at 3pm, Shawnee Theatre
- Presentation: Friday Oct 06 @ 5:15pm
- Questions may be directed to Eliza Seymour, see entry form.
Judging-Dumpling
The winners will be crowned on stage at the festival at approximately 5:15 p.m. on October 7th. The ladies will be able to reign during the Apple Festival, wearing their crowns and sash as they meander. The parade lineup will reserve a place for the winners.
Registration-Dumpling
The categories are as follow:
- 1st – 2nd grade Miss Apple Dumpling
- 3rd – 4th grade Miss Autumn Apple
- 5th – 6th grade Jr. Princess

Past Videos
Just watch what fun can happen.
Here are some past videos of the Apple Festival. Enjoy!
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