Murphysboro Apple Festival

Get ready to take a massive bite out of autumn at the Murphysboro Apple Festival, the oldest, largest, and arguably most delicious alcohol-free festival in all of Southern Illinois! Drawing over 45,000 fruit-loving fanatics, this four-day extravaganza completely takes over downtown Murphysboro with non-stop, family-friendly fun. You can expect a massive street carnival filled with thrilling rides, live nightly entertainment on the Appletime Stage, an arts and crafts fair, and the fiercely competitive Drums at Appletime marching band showdown. Do not miss the signature Grand Parade, the crowning of the esteemed Appletime Royalty, or the glorious, messy spectacle of the apple pie eating contests. Whether you are coming to browse the classic car show or strictly to consume your body weight in apple-themed treats, this long-standing community tradition offers an unforgettable, sugar-fueled slice of Americana.