Cover photo by Nick Schneider The 39th annual Bloomfield Apple Festival is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, and the parade will be Sunday at 2 p.m. The Greene County Daily World's traditional special section featuring the Apple Festival event is inserted in Thursday's print edition. Get your copy today and learn more about what is offered at this local fall festival.

She said, "Everyone has helped me with this process. It's been a pretty good experience and I'll do it again next year."

Her task began in March and she has worked closely with assistant Resa Woodruff. All performances will take place around the gazebo at the Bloomfield Park.

Sipes stated, "We have a budget for entertainment at the Apple Festival. However, many people do volunteer to perform."

Dennis White will be setting up all the sound equipment. He has done so for many years.

New to the schedule this year will be the Chainsaw Carving demonstration by Randy Baker and Jim Lee and Karaoke presented by Jim Dandy. Presentation of the Apple Festival Queen has been moved to an evening time so that more parents may attend the announcement.

Sipes shared that Greene County Sheriff Terry Pierce and Friends will also be performing. She said, "We talked him into it."

Festival-goers young and old will be treated to a full slate of entertainment.

2008 Bloomfield Apple Festival

Entertainment Schedule

Friday

* 9 a.m. -- Opening Prayer by Pastor Brent Myers of the Bloomfield First Baptist Church

* Presentation of Colors by Bloomfield NJROTC

* The National Anthem by Kelly Burgess

* 9:30-10 a.m. -- Bloomfield High School Center Stage

* 10-11 a.m. -- Bloomfield Cardinal Band

* 11-1 p.m. -- Kevin Lee Guthridge (band)

* 1 p.m. -- Pizza Eating Contest sponsored by Joe's Pizza

* 1-3 p.m. -- Karaoke by Jim Dandy

* 3:30-4 p.m. -- Strut-n-Fret skit

* 4-5:30 p.m. -- Chainsaw Carving Demonstration by Randy Baker and Jim Lee

* 5:30-6 p.m. -- Strut-n-Fret skit

* 6-6:10 p.m. -- Presentation of the Apple Festival Queen

6:10-8 p.m. -- Back Roads Band

8-10 p.m. -- Teen Dance with Party Marty

Saturday

* 9 a.m. -- Opening Prayer by the Rev. Kevin Rady of the Bloomfield United Methodist Church

* Presentation of Colors by Bloomfield American Legion

* The National Anthem by Leslie Rollins-Manuel

* 9:30-10:30 a.m. -- WRV Jammin' Pans (steel drums)

* 9:30-10:30 a.m. -- Pet Parade

*10 a.m. -- 5K Run/Walk starts near the library

* 10:30-11:30 a.m. -- Mini Tractor Pull-BHS FFA

* 11:30-1:30 p.m. -- Crystal Valley Quartet

* 1-2 p.m. -- Baby Contest sponsored by the Bloomfield Eastern Star

* 2 p.m. -- Apple Baking Contest

* 2-4 p.m. -- Family Life Center Quilt Auction

* 4:15-4:45 p.m. -- Leslie Rollins-Manuel

* 4:45-5:15 p.m. -- Blue Earth (Bluegrass)

* 5:15-6 p.m. -- Terry Pierce and Friends

* 6-8 p.m. -- Bruce Borders and the City Council Band (presented by UDWI/REMC

* 8-10 p.m. -- Savage Blue (band)