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The Bloom of Winchester

We locals call it ‘The Bloom’. Winchesters Annual Apple Blossom Festival. Celebrating our 99th this year!

A week chock full of events, parades, pageants, crowning of the Apple Blossom queen, midway, music, luncheons, etc., etc. Truly something for everyone. Our whole city is involved in one way or another. Streets, homes, businesses and area folk are all cheerfully dressed in pink and green. It truly is an event our fair city loves having!

The Prayer Brunch is a popular event. So big is the response that only two churches can manage the crowd of about 500 attendees. One of those two is the church my husband and I attend. Fellowship Bible Church. The other is Winchester Church of God. Years of hosting are alternated between the two.

This year was our year, and I volunteered. I do every year. To help make the tables, with food, gifts, and flowers, beautiful for those attending is satisfying. Who does not enjoy a well-set, thoughtful brunch?

The smiling, happy faces of the guests is infectious, and I absolutely LOVE the creative ways folk dress for this special occasion. So much pink and green!

I believe you may just want to visit Winchester during Apple Blossom and join in the fun of The Bloom with us!

Pink and green everywhere!
Our church and only one other is large enough for the attendees.
Bomb dogs pass through before event starts.
Setting pretty tables and food!
Door prizes were terrific!
Place settings for 500 attendees.
So many smiles dressed in pink and green.
So festive, pretty and joyful. A welcome relief from news of today.
Standing for Pledge of Allegiance. Beautiful was the sound of all those voices.
Perhaps you may come next year?

Here is the website: the bloom.com