Washington State Apple Blossom Festival

Festival 2026: April 23-May 3, 2026

“Everything’s Coming Up Blossoms”

REMINDER — NO DOGS IN THE PARK APRIL 23-MAY 3, 2026 (City Ordinance, Wenatchee Municipal Code 5.28.090)

The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival is excited to introduce the Top 28 Royalty Candidates. Representing both the Eastmont School District (E) and the Wenatchee School District (W), these outstanding senior girls will compete for the opportunity to become one of the Top 10 candidates who will then vie for the Royal Court of the 107th Festival.

Next up for these candidates are the judged events (Top 10 Selection) on Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Top 10 selection

Abigail Walker (W), Abril Morales (W), Aleen Borja (E), Alice Mohns (E), Alondra Magana Saavedra (E), Avary Anantatmula (E), Bayleigh Desmond (E), Brianna Urrutia (E), Briannah Machado (E), Brielle Precht (E), Darcy Mejia Sanchez (W), Elizabeth Nikolas (E), Florentine Ward (E), Jayden Froelich (E), Jaylene Guzman-Rojas (E), Kamryn Reynolds (E), Kassidy Vereide (E), Kaylee Pearsons (E), Lupita Romero (E), Mary Linker (E), Melani Tovar (W), Olivia Berdan (W), Olivia Wisemore (E), Paloma Canela (W), Parker Averi Hevly (W), Riley Collins (W), Starla Anderson (W), Yarely Zaldivar-Gonzalez (E)

A special thank you to Parsons Photography for capturing the candidates’ headshots.

2026 Leman Johnson Award Winner, Deanna Bollinger

Since 1983, the Apple Blossom Festival has proudly presented the Leman Johnson Award to celebrate extraordinary volunteerism and community spirit. This year, we are thrilled to recognize Deanna Bollinger — whose decades of dedication, creativity, and “say yes” attitude have helped shape the Festival we all love.

From leading the 100th Festival as Director General to transforming Memorial Park events with Nancy’s Party Rentals, Deanna’s impact is woven into every corner of Apple Blossom. Thank you, Deanna, for your heart, hard work, and lasting legacy.

Learn more about Deanna and the Leman Johnson Award
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