Chamber Now Accepting 2025 Autumn Glory Royalty Applications

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Autumn Glory King and Queen.

Students may download applications on the 58th Annual Autumn Glory Festival page. Students are required to submit a 300-word essay detailing why they should be selected as the 58th 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 27, 2025; Deep Creek Lake Lions Club Boat Parade on June 21, 2025; Accident Homecoming Parade on July 4, 2025; Kitzmiller Homecoming on July 26, 2025; Friendsville Days Parade on August 16, 2025; The Buckwheat Festival Parade on September 27, 2025; Kick-Off Reception & Dinner on October 8; Fireman’s Parade on October 9; Banjo, Fiddle, & Mandolin Championships on October 10; Grand Feature Parade on October 11, 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 2025. 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 25, 2025.

The 58th Annual Autumn Glory Festival will be held October 8 – 12, 2025.

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 301.387.8745 or nick@garrettchamber.com.

For more information about the 58th Annual Autumn Glory Festival, please visit its website. Team One GMC is the title sponsor of the 58th annual Autumn Glory Festival presented by the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce.

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