2023 Autumn Glory Queen Sophia Rankin (left) and King Isaac Browning (right)
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Autumn Glory King and Queen.
Students may download applications on the 57th Annual Autumn Glory Festival page of visitdeepcreek.com. Students are required to submit a 300-word essay detailing why they should be selected as the 56th Annual Autumn Glory Festival King or Queen. There is no longer an application fee.
If selected, the Autumn Glory King & Queen must be able to attend the following events (dates subject to change): Grantsville Days Parade on June 28, 2024; Deep Creek Lake Lions Club Boat Parade on July 6, 2024; Accident Homecoming Parade on July 4, 2024; Kitzmiller Homecoming on July 27, 2024; Friendsville Days Parade on August 17, 2024; The Buckwheat Festival Parade on September 28, 2024; Kick-Off Reception & Dinner on October 9; Fireman’s Parade on October 10; Banjo, Fiddle, & Mandolin Championships on October 11; Grand Feature Parade on October 12, Craft & Gift Sale on October 12 and 13, and various other events as needed.
Applicants must currently be Garrett County high school juniors who will be entering their senior year in the Fall of 2024. One male and one female applicant will be chosen, and each will receive an educational contribution. Completed applications must be submitted to the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce by Friday, April 26, 2024.
The 57th Annual Autumn Glory Festival will be held October 9 – 13, 2024. For further information about the Autumn Glory King & Queen or to request a royalty application, please contact Nick Sharps at the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce at 301.387.5237 or nick@garrettchamber.com.
For more information about the 57th Annual Autumn Glory Festival, please visit visitdeepcreek.com/autumnglory/. Team One GMC is the title sponsor of the 57th annual Autumn Glory Festival presented by the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce.
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is the largest professional business association in the region, with 500 members representing every industry in the community. The mission of the Chamber is to organize, support, and represent Garrett County’s business community in advancing common interests and, additionally, to promote Garrett County’s hospitality and recreation industry by attracting visitors to the county through comprehensive marketing. The Garrett County Chamber also serves as the Destination Marketing Organization and Heritage Area Management entity for the County.
For more information about the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce please log onto www.visitdeepcreek.com or call 301.387.4386.
