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)

2026 Top 10 Candidates

The Top 10 Candidates for the 107th Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Royalty were announced Tuesday, January 13. Vying for the 2026 Queen and two Princesses are:

(W) Wenatchee School District (E) Eastmont School District

1. Darcy Mejia Sanchez, daughter of Roy & Laura Mejia (W)

2. Melani Tovar, daughter of Luis & Noemi Tovar (W)

3. Parker Averi, daughter of Jaime Hamilton and Ryan Hevly (W)

4. Abigail Walker, daughter of Afrine Hill-Walker, and Gregory & Tashna Walker (W)

5. Elizabeth Nikolas, daughter of Jake & Whitney Smith, and Jonathon & Amanda Nikolas (E)

6. Avary Anantatmula, daughter of Brian & Melinda Anantatmula (E)

7. Kamryn Reynolds, daughter of Justin & Jennifer Reynolds (E)

8. Kaylee Pearsons, daughter of Kent & Debbie Pearsons (E)

9. Brielle Precht, daughter of Kevin & Julianne Precht (E)

10. Briannah Machado, daughter of Pablo & Patricia Machado (E)

 The Top 10 Candidates will be spending the month leading up to Pageant being interviewed by radio and TV stations, touring many local businesses and attending speech, makeup, media and etiquette lessons in preparation for the Royalty Selection Pageant, sponsored by Cashmere Valley Bank on Saturday, February 14 at 7:00pm at the Numerica Performing Arts Center. $31,000 in scholarships will be awarded Pageant Night with the Queen receiving a $10,000 scholarship and each Princess receiving a $5,000 scholarship. Pageant tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 20 online only through the Numerica Performing Arts Center.

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