Thank you for attending the 2012 Apple Blossom Festival & Parade

The Parade winners are on the parade page!

The Sebastopol Area Chamber of Commerce presents
The NEW 2012 Apple Blossom Festival
THEME: "OLD MCBLOSSOM ON A FARM"
This year we are celebrating farmers!

NEW WEEKEND:
Saturday, April 21 and Sunday April 22 in Sebastopol, Ca.
NEW LAYOUT! NEW ACTIVITIES!

Local artist Buffie Harris of Design Orbit's poster design was selected for this year's festival theme "Old McBlossom on a Farm."

Welcome to the 66th Annual Apple Blossom Festival and Parade!
This event is hosted and organized by the Sebastopol Area Chamber of Commerce with the support of many local businesses. For specifics of the event please check out the individual pages at left.

We hope you enjoy the Festival weekend. Here's the scoop!

Friday, April 20th, Art Workshop of Western Sonoma County Reception
in the North Room of the Veterans's Hall 282 High St.
7-9:00pm Free

Parade
The 66th Annual Apple Blossom Parade is a delight for the entire family. Everything from school marching bands to dachshunds in costume will delight the youngest to the oldest. Sebastopol comes alive as the flower-adorned floats, high-stepping horses, and five-year-old dancers march proudly down Main Street. The parade starts at 10:00 Saturday morning, April 21st. The parade route begins at Analy High School and continues South on Main Street and ends at Calder Ave. Starts at 10 am and ends at Noon.

After the parade join us at the Festival:

Festival Hours:
Saturday, April 21st 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, April 22nd 10 am - 5 pm

Festival Location:
Ives Park (on Jewell Ave. and Willow St.)
and the Sebastopol Veterans Memorial Building, 282 High St.

Admission and Security

General Admission for each day will be $10 for adults,
$5 for seniors and students 11-17 and
FREE for age 10 and under.

NEW THIS YEAR: Bicycle Valet Parking hosted by the
Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition

To insure a more enjoyable family friendly event and avoid any alcohol related incidences, this year there will be increased security. All bags will be searched at the gate to prevent bringing in alcohol or any dangerous items. Also, please note, the City of Sebastopol has a new ordinance in town that prohibits drinking alcohol on the streets of Sebastopol year round.

Please leave pets at home to assure the comfort, health and safety of your pets
and the attendees of the event.