Manson Apple Blossom Festival Royalty Court selection is near

Manson Apple Blossom Festival Royalty Court candidates. Kneeling: Isabella Alexander, left, and Genesis Torres;. Standing: Andrea Rodriguez, left, Brynn Williams and Yanitza Farias. Photo courtesy: Manson Apple Blossom Committee

It’s the 105th year of the Manson Apple Blossom Festival this year. Manson Apple Blossom Selection Night begins at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1 at Manson High School.

"Five candidates are running this year - Andrea Rodriguez, Yanitza Farias, Isabella Alexander, Genesis Torres, & Brynn Williams,” said Chaperone Heidi Griffith. “All are seniors at Manson High School.”

Read more about the candidates here.

"Each of the candidates has an interview with a panel of out-of-town judges Saturday afternoon," Griffith shared. "The girls share a speech and will answer an impromptu question during the evening presentation."

The judges' opinions make up 60% off the vote in selecting one 2025 Manson Apple Blossom Queen and two princesses to represent Manson. The audience attending selection night and the Apple Blossom Committee each contributes 20% of the scoring.

The Manson Apple Blossom Festival theme is “Legends of the Lake,” and will begin Friday, May 9 with the formal coronation pageant. The queen and her court will serve as ambassadors for the festival and the greater Manson area throughout their reign.

The annual Manson Apple Blossom parade is set for Saturday, May 10. 

Learn more about the history of Manson Apple Blossom here.

Manson Apple Blossom Royalty candidates visit KOZI Jan. 29. Pictured from left, Brynn Williams, Genesis Torres, Yanitza Farias, KOZI's Jeff Conwell, Isabella Alexander and Andrea Rodriguez.