Daily Events (2025)

Oct03

Presentation of Queen & Court (5pm); Little Miss, Mr & Baby Winners (5:15pm)

Oct04

Pet Parade (11am); Baking Contest (11am); Pedal Tractor Pull (12pm)

Oct05

Parade: Line-up (10am-12pm) at Franklin & Mill St, Start (1pm). Route map

Event Highlights:

Pet Parade

11am Saturday Oct 04, Sponsored by the 4-H Dog and Cat Club.

Wiffle Ball Tourney

Sponsored by Bloomfield High School Baseball, Friday (Oct 03) & Saturday (Oct 04). Entry Form

Kiddie Tractor Pull

Starting at Noon on Saturday Oct 04, 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 Sep 28 at 5pm. Presentation of Queen & Court at the Festival on Friday Oct 03 @ 5pm.

Baking Contest

Starting at 11am on Saturday Oct 04, show your baking skills and win the honor.

5K RUN & WALK

Part of the Magnificent Seven Series

Registration Online or Paper 8am Saturday Oct 04 at Bloomfield Public Library, Start Time 9am.

Carnival & Amusements
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Friday Oct 03, open 12pm - 4pm with armband, close/break 4pm - 5pm, new armband 5pm - closing.
Saturday Oct 04, open 12pm - 4pm with armband, close/break 4pm - 5pm, new armband 5pm - closing.
Sunday Oct 05, armbands open 1pm - 4pm.

Single Tickets $,
10 tickets for $,
20 tickets for $,
Armbands $

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.

ATM

Two ATMs will be available near the carnival rides as well as near the South shelter house.

Schedule

6:30 am: Breakfast
9:00 am: Opening Prayer & Vendors Open
9:00 am: Presentation of Colors - BHS ROTC
9:00 am: National Anthem - Center Stage
9:15 am
10:00am - 2pm: TBD
12:00pm: Carnival OpensBracelets only good during this time
4:00 pm: Carnival Break/Temp Close
5:00 pm: Carnvial Resumes *new armband required
5:00pm: Queen, Princess & Court Presentation
5:15pm: Miss Apple Dumpling, Miss Autumn Apple & Jr Princess Pageant *must pre-register*
5:15pm: Little Miss & Mr Presentation, Baby contest winners
6:00pm
8:30pm

6:30 am: Breakfast
9:00 am: Opening Prayer & Vendors Open
9:00 am: Presentation of Colors - BHS ROTC
9:00 am: National Anthem
11:00 am
11:00 am: Apple Baking Contest - Oliphant shelter house
11:30 am
12:00 pm
12:00 pm: Pedal Tractor Pull - Sponsored by BHS FFA, in front of HS
12:00 pm: Carnival OpensBracelets only good during this time

1:00 pm
2:30 pm
4:00 pm: Carnival Break/Temp Close
4:00 pm
5:00 pm: Carnvial Resumes *new armband required

6:00 pm
8:00 pm

10:00 am: NEW: Parade Line-up (Franklin & Mill St)
11:00 am: Opening Prayer & Vendors Open
11:00 am: Presentation of Colors - BHS ROTC
11:00 am: National Anthem
11:00 am: Church Service Multiple Churches
12:00 pm: NEW: Parade Line-up ENDS (Franklin & Mill St)
1:00 pm: Carnival Opens
1:00 pm: Parade Start (Route from Mill St to High School)
4:00 pm: Festival Ends
4:00 pm: Carnival Ends

Info-Vendors

Vendors of all sorts may reserve booth space in the Town park or along the street.

Food Trucks
Merchants
Non-Profits
Local Business Awareness

Learn More

Locations-Vendors

Food Trucks typically line the streets.
Merchants fill the park.

Forms-Vendor

Here are the forms vendors will need to setup along with helpful hints document.

Learn More

Info-Carnival

The carnival will run for 3 days, Friday through Sunday.

Single Tickets $
10 tickets for $
20 tickets for $
Armbands $ available on
Fri from 12pm-4pm & new armband 5pm-close,
Sat 12pm-4pm & new armband 5pm-Close,
Sun from 1pm-4pm

Location-Carnival

The carnival will be located in the new parking lot by the school.

There will be an ATM by the rides as well as an ATM by the South shelter house.

Schedules-Carnival

Carnival & Amusements by ???

Friday Oct 03, 12pm - 4pm, (break 4-5pm), 5pm - closing
Saturday Oct 04, 12pm - 4pm, (break 4-5pm), 5pm - closing
Sunday Oct 05 1pm - 5pm

Single Tickets $,
10 tickets for $,
20 tickets for $,
Armbands $
Fri from 12pm-4pm & new armband 5pm-close,
Sat 12pm-4pm & new armband 5pm-Close,
Sun from 1pm-4pm

Info-Parade

The parade will line-up at 10am (must be in place by noon) on Sunday at the intersection of Franklin and Mill St. The parade will begin at 1pm.

Parade: Line-up (10am-12pm) at Franklin & Mill St, Start (1pm). Route map

Due to insurance restrictions we have a new rule for the parade. Candy must be handed out and not thrown from a trailer/float or truck.

Route-Parade

The parade will line-up at 10am (must be in place by noon) on Sunday at the intersection of Franklin and Mill St. The parade will begin at 1pm.

Parade: Line-up (begins 10am-12pm) at Franklin & Mill St, Start (1pm). Route map

Forms-Parade

Below you will find the parade registration forms necessary.

Info-Queen & Princess

Queen contest will be held at the Shawnee Theatre on Sep 28 at 5pm.

Presentation of Queen & Court at the Festival on Friday Oct 03 @ 5pm.

Schedule-Queen

Shawnee Theatre on Sep 28 @ 5pm.
Presentation of Queen & Court at the Festival on Friday Oct 03 @ 5pm.

Forms-Queen

Queen, Princess and related forms.

Info-5K

The Bloomfield Apple Festival 5K, featuring a 5K run, 5k Competitive Walk, and a Non-Competitive Fun Walk will be held at the Bloomfield Public LIbrary on Saturday, Oct 04.

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 krisjarman1973@gmail.com

Location-5K

All race activities begin and end at the Bloomfield Library on 125 S Franklin St.

Registration-5K

Below are the 5K Run/Walk forms.

Info-Little Mr & Miss

Contest sponsored by Eastern Star. Please fill out the entry information form and mail it with your $15.00 entry fee per child to the address listed.

Deadline: Sep 19, 2025.
Judging: Sep 27, 2025 at 4pm, South Shelter House @ Park
Presentation: Friday Oct 03 @ 5:15pm
Questions may be directed to Rhea Dawn Gadberry, see entry form.

Judging-Littles

Judging: Saturday Sat 27, 2025, 4pm at the South Shelter House, Bloomfield Park. Please have the children at the park at least 15 minutes early prior to the judging begins at 4:00 pm. No calls will be made to remind you about the contest and no refunds will be given if the child can’t participate.

The winners will be announced the day of the judging so they will be able to reign during the entire Apple Festival.

Registration-Littles

Sign-up paper/pdf form.
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

Please fill out the entry information form and mail it with your $15.00 entry fee per child, payable to the Bloomfield Apple Festival Committee, to the address listed.

Deadline: Sep 17th, 2025
Judging: Sun Sep 21st at 4pm (Shawnee Theater)
Presentation: Friday Oct 03 @ 5:15pm
Questions may be directed to Eliza Seymour , see entry form.

Judging-Dumpling

Judging will be at the Shawnee Theater. Please have your child at the Theater at least 15 minutes prior to judging to be checked in.

The winners will be crowned on stage at the festival at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Friday Oct 03. 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. Transportation and signage for the parade must be provided by the parent/guardian.

Registration-Dumpling