Yakima Federal: Yakima's 4th of July Celebration Seeking Bands for AppleJam 5

This year’s 4th of July Celebration is better than ever, as musicians from around the area will turn out for a day full of music, fun, and fireworks as they compete for more than $1,500 in cash and prizes along with spots performing at this year’s Central Washington State Fair.

This is the 6th year Yakima AppleJam has brought local performers together for the big show.

Starting April 24th, musicians can upload a demo video for free at YakimaAppleJam.com to compete in either the solo or the bands contest. The deadline for entry is May 30th.

On June 1st, all the entries will be made available on YakimaAppleJam.com for public voting – with the performers who get the most votes winning a slot in the Yakima AppleJam Battle of the Bands 5 lineup.

“The first part of the selection process will depend on bands motivating their friends, family and fans to get out and vote,” said organizer Paul Crawford, Marketing Manager of Yakima Federal Savings and Loan, sponsor of this year’s 4th of July Festival.

The top vote-getters in the first round will be invited to perform live at Yakima’s 4th of July Celebration at State Fair Park. They’ll try and wow a panel of VIP judges in hopes of winning the top prize: $500 for the best band performance, $500 for the best solo performance and an additional $500 for best overall performance. 

The contests are open to all ages and all musical types, and there are no entry fees to compete.
“We have a lot of talent here in the Yakima Valley,” said Crawford, “AppleJam celebrates these amazing artists with a fun family-friendly concert in front of a great big crowd.”

YAKIMA APPLEJAM 5 is a free event and is produced by Yakima Federal Savings and Loan, State Fair Park and Stephens Media Group stations KXDD, Cherry-FM, 105.7 The Hawk, Hot 99.7, Big 106.1 and KRUZN 106.9 FM.
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This year’s 4th of July Celebration is scheduled from Noon to 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 4th, at State Fair Park, 1301 South Fair Avenue, Yakima.