2026 Celebrities & Guests


Tim Brown
By Erik Zimmerman April 2, 2026
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Names Heisman Trophy Winner and Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown as 2026 Sports Marshal.
Kevin Covert
By Erik Zimmerman April 1, 2026
Kevin Covert Named Court Ambassador to Queen Shenandoah XCIX
Mike Robinson
By Erik Zimmerman April 1, 2026
Local Author, Historian, and Storyteller Mike Robinson to Serve as Featured Speaker at the Ladies Horticultural Luncheon.
Jesse Palmer
By Erik Zimmerman March 19, 2026
TV Personality and Sports Commentator Jesse Palmer to serve as the 99th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Grand Marshal . Purchase tickets for Festival events.
Izzy Horn
By Erik Zimmerman March 16, 2026
Izzy Horn, Miss Virginia Association of Fairs, to attend 99th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®.
Royce Gracie
By Erik Zimmerman March 9, 2026
Ultimate Fighting Championship and Mixed Martial Arts Legend Royce Gracie to Speak at the Partlow Insurance Sports Breakfast.
Annabelle Jayne Park
By Erik Zimmerman February 26, 2026
Annabelle Park, Daughter of Michael and Laurie Park to Reign as Queen Shenandoah XCIX.
Jordan Burroughs
By Erik Zimmerman February 24, 2026
Six-time World Champion Wrestler and Olympic Gold Medalist, Jordan Burroughs to Serve as Sports Guest at the 99th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®.
Mark Nantz
By Erik Zimmerman February 18, 2026
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Announces Mark Nantz, President and CEO of Valley Health, as Featured Speaker for Business at the Bloom.
Stefani Pady
By Erik Zimmerman December 10, 2025
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Announces Stefani Pady as Prayer Brunch Inspirational Speaker.