Former Apple Blossom Queen Photos & Gowns on Display

Portraits of former Apple Blossom Queens along with a collection of gowns worn in past Cotillions are on display at Springfield Health Center in the 100 River Street building.

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Former Apple Blossom Queen Photos & Gowns on Display Posted on 4/15/2013 Exhibit of past Apple Blossom Queens and Gowns at Springfield Health Center. SPRINGFIELD, VT — Portraits of former Apple Blossom Queens along with a collection of gowns worn in past Cotillions are on display at Springfield Health Center in the 100 River Street building. This exhibit includes all formal portraits of Apple Blossom queens since 1977 and several private portraits donated by queens from 1957 to 1976. The portrait of the 2012 Apple Blossom queen, Lauren Fountain, is on display in the lobby of Springfield Hospital and will be at this year’s performances. The exhibit is located on the 3rd floor of Springfield Health Center and will run until the week after this year’s Cotillion. In addition to the portraits and gowns, also on display are photographs of the contestants and escorts in this year’s event. The 57th Apple Blossom Queen will be crowned on Saturday, May 4th, 2013 at Riverside Gymnasium in Springfield. The theme of this year’s Cotillion is “Cotillion Gone Country” and features songs from our nation’s rich tradition of country music. “The Apple Blossom Cotillion is both a community pageant and a fundraising event,” says Larry Kraft, Director of Development for Springfield Hospital, which presents the event. Proceeds are used for the Dr. E. Sherburne Lovell Health Career Award and to support the services of Springfield Hospital. Tickets for the Friday, May 3 performance cost $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Tickets for the Saturday, May 4 performance cost $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at Tina’s Hallmark Store, Boccaccio’s salons, and the outpatient registration office in the Springfield Hospital lobby. For information, call Larry Kraft, 885-7644 or lkraft@springfieldmed.org.