Parade Application
You are welcome to be a part of the North Carolina Apple Festival King Apple Parade! The North Carolina Apple Festival King Apple Parade will be held Monday, September 7, 2026.
It is important that we put on an entertaining and engaging show for our attendees and visitors. We ask that you submit and decorate your unit accordingly (think apples!) and not only positively represent your group, but represent the pride and joy that flows from participating in one of our oldest community events.
Non-profits are invited to lease a professionally designed float for half price! For only $300, your non-profit can cruise down main street on a professional float. Commercial entries are also welcome to apply for a professional float for $600. The festival will contact you to arrange your float.
Thank you to our Parade Sponsor:
Please read the Rules and Regulations before submitting the application.
If you wish to participate in the parade, please submit your application (link above) and fees no later than Monday, August 31, 2026.
Fees can be mailed to:
North Carolina Apple Festival
P.O. Box 886
Hendersonville, NC 28792
or dropped at our office located at 318 North Main Street, Suite 15 (below Black Bear Coffee Shop) in downtown Hendersonville.