The 96th Annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival announced that Phil Glaize will be joining the celebration as a Court Ambassador for the Coronation of Queen Shenandoah, Bella Astin.

The Coronation will take place at John Handley High School on May 5th at 1:30 pm.

Glaize is a Winchester resident who has managed Fred L. Glaize L.C for over 35 years.

His organization operates 600 acres of apple orchards, a cold storage facility, packing operations, and sales activities.

In 2022, he was acknowledged as the “Apple Person of the Year” based on feedback from his peers nationwide.

Glaize has also been affiliated with the Old Town Cidery and Rotary and is currently chair of Mt. Hebron Cemetery.