Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival
annapolis valley apple blossom festival annual agricultural heritage celebration held nova scotias annapolis valley usually last weekend may festival draw tourist area take number festival event local culture valley orchard full bloom festival celebrating th year rooted tradition established promote tradition agricultural heritage annapolis valley community windsor digby come together celebrate event year first apple blossom parade hosted town kentville early promoter festival intended event recognize natural environment valley historic background apple growing industry well provide opportunity foster develop local cultural talent result change diversification region growing economy festival showcase variety local business continuing promote local cultural talent highlight area natural environment preparation involves volunteer plan participate time frame several month popular event include grand street parade childrens parade apple blossom concert festival also showcase social event dance barbecue oldstyle homecooked dinner church community hall apple blossom grand street parade one largest parade canada drawing close people along route run new mina kentville includes marching band various float sponsored community group local business organization also float candidate annual leadership competition festival includes large childrens parade taking place saturday morning grand street parade early michelins request thursday night firework show always began weekendlong apple blossom festival moved saturday night since alternated friday saturday night recent year firework held exclusively friday night immediately following anniversary celebration local radio station apple blossom festival website annapolis valley cbc apple blossom early year memory nova scotia fonds