The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the 2026 Autumn Glory King and Queen.
Students may download applications on the 59th 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 59th 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 26, 2026; Deep Creek Lake Lions Club Boat Parade on June 27, 2026; Accident Homecoming Parade on July 4, 2026; Kitzmiller Homecoming on July 25, 2026; Friendsville Days Festival Parade on August 15, 2026; the Buckwheat Festival Parade on September 26, 2026; Kick-Off Reception & Dinner on October 7; Fireman’s Parade on October 8; Banjo, Fiddle, & Mandolin Championships on October 9; Grand Feature Parade on October 10, 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 2026. 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 24, 2026.
The 59th Annual Autumn Glory Festival will be held October 7 – 11, 2026.
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 59th Annual Autumn Glory Festival, please visit visitdeepcreek.com/autumnglory/. BILT Construction is the title sponsor of the 59th annual Autumn Glory Festival presented by the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce.
2025 Autumn Glory King Shane Sisler (left) and Queen Ava Witt (right)
