Congratulations to the 2026 Marysville Strawberry Festival Royalty Court!
Congratulations to the 2026 Marysville Strawberry Festival Royalty Court, crowned on Feb. 3 in the regal Marysville Opera House. For the next year (pictured from left), Prince Malachi, Princesses Katherine and Hazel, and Queen Monet will serve as community ambassadors at numerous festivals and parades around the Pacific Northwest, most often accompanying the Marysville Strawberry Festival float. That includes the Strawberry Festival Grand Parade at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 along State Avenue in downtown Marysville. The royalty court will also visit other events and community groups around Marysville as part of what is sure to be a year of unforgettable memories and community spirit.
A talented pool of more than a dozen high school students applied for the April Friesner Memorial Royalty Scholarship Program, and shared their leadership and public speaking skills, as well as community and school involvement. Judges selected the four finalists, who will receive royalty scholarships (Queen/King $5,000; Prince/sses $4,500), as well as a crown, sash and clothing gift package.
Let their reign begin, and be sure to give them a parade wave if you see them around town!
A look back at the 2024-25 Strawberry Festival Royalty Court
Current Scholarship Payout
2026 Qualifications/ Requirements
- Applicants must be homeschooled and attend and live within the Marysville / Lakewood School District boundaries
- Applicants MUST have a family member/Legal Guardian (over 21) able to attend parades if requested
- Applicants must currently be a high school Junior or Senior
- Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0
- Applicants must have a cumulative attendance record of 90%
- Applicants must be of good moral character, cannot be married, cannot have children or be pregnant during their reign
- Applicants cannot cohabitate with an intimate partner during their reign
- Applicants will at no time drink alcoholic beverages, smoke, or vape in public or knowingly participate in any illegal activity or detrimental behavior breaking this rule will result in immediate dismissal
- The Official Marysville Strawberry Festival Royalty Court will consist of 4 members.
- Once the Royalty's reign is completed, they are no longer eligible to apply for the Royalty Court in the future
- Any scholarship monies will be awarded after the completion of the one-year reign. Monies are for books and tuition only, and must be used within 3 years of high school graduation. Scholarship monies will be sent directly to the chosen college/university
