The Apple Blossom Festival is an annual festival held in Payette, Idaho. It is held the second full week of May each year. The festival offers free concerts in Central Park and a variety of family friendly activities for the residents of Payette and the surrounding communities.

Schedule
Tuesday , May 9, 2023
7:00pm: Queen Coronation Pageant - Payette High School Auditorium. Adults $10.00, children under 10 $5.00.

Monday, May 15, 2023
6:00pm: Pretty Baby Contest, hosted by R & R Art Center - Central Park

$5 entry, deadline is 5/13, must be present to win.
Every entry gets a free raffle ticket to be entered into our drawing.
Ages 0-5 Mos, 6-12 Mos, 1-2 yr, 3-4 yr
Winners receive gift card(s), ribbon, and a certificate.
And of course, our handsome fellas are encouraged to join too

Contact Jackie at 208 953 7722 or email [email protected]  to be entered. Venmo @randrartcenter 

Tuesday , May 16, 2023
7:00pm: Apple Blossom Talent Show

Location: PHS Auditorium

Admission
$2 per person, $1 for students , $5 per family . Hosted by Friday Musicale Sponsored by Apple Blossom Festival

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
6:00pm: 100th Anniversary Apple Blossom Treasure Hunt - Bancroft Park
Stroll through town collecting answers to our treasure hunt clues and join us in Bancroft Park for cake and punch in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Apple Blossom and a chance to win fabulous prizes. Limited to 100 people.

Thursday, May 18, 2023
6:30pm: Cornhole Tournament - Central Park, Registration 6:00pm
11:00am - 10:00pm: Central Park Vendors - Central Park
5:00pm - Midnight: Kiwanis Park Vendors - Kiwanis Park
5:00pm - Midnight: Carnival - Kiwanis Park
5:30pm - 10:00pm: Beer Garden - Central Park Sponsored by El Kamaron
6:30pm - 9:30pm: Free Concert - Ryan Curtis Central Park

Friday, May 19, 2023
Noon - 7:00pm: Model Train Exhibit by the Caldwell Model Railroad Club and Historical Society - Payette County Museum
11:00am - 10:00pm: Central Park Vendors and Food Vendors
5:00pm - Midnight or when the carnival closes: Kiwanis Park Vendors will be open
5:30pm - 10:00pm: Beer Garden - Central Park sponsored El Kamaron
6:30pm - 9:30pm: Free Concert - Kill-A-Brew Central Park

Saturday, May 20, 2023
7:00am - 8:15am: Run - Walk to the Cross - Registration at McCain Middle School
Registration fee and/or donations accepted for the support of the “Cross”. Bus rides will be available for Seniors or those who can’t walk to the cross on Iowa Ave at 9:15am by the onion storage shed.

7:00am: The Highland Games - Back side of Kiwanis Park by the Payette City Pool
For more information contact Spring Keffer 208-707-3116

12:00 noon: Parade Starts at the flag pole on Main and 3rd Ave North and goes down Main to 3rd Ave South.
Theme: Beach Party!
Line up early and catch a special beach ball handed out before the parade and win a fabulous prize!

9:00am - 4:00pm: Rods of Idaho & Oregon Car Show Registration - Center Ave. and 9th Street

Noon - 7:00pm: Model Train Exhibit by the Caldwell Model Railroad Club and Historical Society - Payette County Museum

9:00am - 10:00pm: Central Park Vendors and Food Vendors - Central Park

1:00pm - 10:00pm: Beer Garden - Central Park Sponsored by El Kamaron

12:00pm - Midnight: Carnival - Kiwanis Park

10:00am - Midnight: Kiwanis Park Vendors - Kiwanis Park

2:00pm - 5:30pm: Free Concert - Gary Tackett Central Park

6:00pm - 9:00pm: Free Concert - The Butcher’s Central Park

7:00pm - 9:00: FFA BBQ at Payette High School football field. Serving hamburgers,

Apple Blossom Presents the Homeland Fireworks Finale Fireworks Display Dusk at Payette High School football field. A fabulous fireworks display set to music.
We recommend viewing at the football field for the best effect.

Sunday, May 21, 2023
12:00pm - 8:00pm: Kiwanis Park Vendors - Kiwanis Park
12:00pm - 3:00pm: Central Park Vendors - Central Park
12:00pm - 7:00pm: Carnival - Kiwanis Park
12:00 (noon) - 3:00pm: Free Concert - Earn & Burn Central Park

Date: May 9 - 21, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Payette, ID

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