Little / Junior / Teen Apple Dumpling Information

Apple Dumpling Festival Details

Festival Dates Thursday May 9th through Saturday May 11th
Festival Location Willow Glen Park, Sinking Spring, PA
Festival Times 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thur
5:30 to 11 p.m. Fri
2:00 to 11 p.m. Sat

Miss Apple Dumpling Contestant Itinerary

Thursday May 9th, 2024

5:30pm – 6:00pm DJ
6:00pm – 6:30pm Little Miss Apple Dumpling Judging
6:30pm – 6:45pm Junior Miss Apple Dumpling Judging
6:45pm - 7:00pm DJ
7:00pm – 8:00pm Entertainment: 80's Band
8:00pm – 8:15pm Little Miss Apple Dumpling Crowning
8:15pm – 8:30pm Junior Miss Apple Dumpling Crowning
8:30pm – 10:00pm Entertainment: 80's Band

Friday May 10th, 2024

5:30pm – 6:00pm DJ
6:00pm – 6:30pm Teen Miss Apple Dumpling Judging
6:30pm – 6:45pm Apple Dumpling Eating Contest
6:45pm – 7:00pm DJ
7:00pm - 9:30pm Entertainment: John King
9:00pm – 9:30pm Teen Miss Apple Dumpling Crowning
9:30pm – 10:00pm Entertainment: John King

Saturday May 11th, 2024

5:30pm – 7:00pm DJ
7:00pm – 9:00pm Entertainment: Monday's Mistress
9:00pm – 9:30pm
Presentation of Little Miss Apple Dumpling and her court
Presentation of Junior Miss Apple Dumpling and her court
Presentation of Teen Miss Apple Dumpling and her court
9:30pm – 10:00pm Entertainment: Monday's Mistress

Miss Apple Dumpling Contestant Prizes

Little Miss

Second Runner Up $75.00
First Runner Up $100.00
Little Miss Apple Dumpling $250.00

Junior Miss

Second Runner Up $75.00
First Runner Up $100.00
Junior Miss Apple Dumpling $250.00

Teen Miss

Second Runner Up $75.00
First Runner Up $100.00
Teen Miss Apple Dumpling $250.00

Miss Apple Dumpling Contestant Information

Application Deadline Monday April 29th, 2024
Questions Konopelski Katering
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
(610) 777-6388
Make Checks Payable to Apple Dumpling Festival
Application, Check, & Sponsor Info. Mailing Address:
Konopelski Festivals
94 Park Ave.
Sinking Spring, PA 19608

Miss Apple Dumpling

Contestant Rules and Regulations

Little Miss

  • Contestants must be female and residents of Berks County.
  • Little Miss Contestants must be between the ages of 4 and 8 years, inclusive, as of  December 31st, 2023.
  • Little Miss Contestants will be judged in the following categories: personality, connection with audience, stage presence, and overall appearance determined during an interview on stage with our Master of Ceremonies, Ted Roberts
  • Contestants must include a pre-registration fee of $50.00 along with application. Registration fee is NOT refundable
  • All pre-registered contestants will receive a letter of confirmation and additional information by April 30th, 2024 via email.
  • Family members of organizers are not eligible.

Junior Miss

  • Contestants must be female and residents of Berks County
  • Junior Miss Contestants must be between the ages of 9 and 12 years, inclusive, as of  December 31st, 2023.
  • Junior Miss Contestants will be judged in the following categories: personality, connection with audience, stage presence, and overall appearance determined during an interview on stage with our Master of Ceremonies, Ted Roberts
  • Contestants must include a pre-registration fee of $50.00 along with application. Registration fee is NOT refundable
  • All pre-registered contestants will receive a letter of confirmation and additional information by April 30th, 2024 via email.
  • Family members of organizers are not eligible.

Teen Miss

  • Contestants must be female and residents of Berks County
  • Teen Miss Contestants must be between the ages of 13 and 17 years, inclusive, as of  December 31st, 2023.
  • Teen Miss Contestants will be judged in the following categories: personality, connection with audience, stage presence, and overall appearance determined during an interview on stage with our Master of Ceremonies, Ted Roberts
  • Contestants must include a pre-registration fee of $50.00 along with application. Registration fee is NOT refundable
  • All pre-registered contestants will receive a letter of confirmation and additional information by April 30th, 2024 via email.
  • Family members of organizers are not eligible.