Thank You, Volunteers!

HolidayFest is 100% Volunteer-Ran

We serve the communities and non-profit organizations located in Sumner County and surrounding areas through a wide variety of events held from July through February.

Our sponsors and volunteers are what enables HolidayFest to bring great community events to Sumner County. Please let them know you value their commitment.

HolidayFest Royal Court

The King and Queen act as the Ambassadors of HolidayFest and they appear and attend many of the events, especially, the St. Nicholas Ball where they are honored and lead the dancing for the evening.

They also ride in the Annual Christmas Parade with three other couples who serve as their Royal Court. Each year the theme of the parade changes. In 2022, the theme was “A Very Frosty Christmas,” and the theme for 2023 is “Sleigh Bells Ring.”. 

Each year the king and queen do much in the community, as do the royal court. The names of royal court members are coming soon. 

Meet Our Royal Court

2025
King
Brian Burnett
Queen
Lois Burnett
Royal Court
2024
King
David Navarro
Queen
WEndy Navarro
Royal Court
2023
King
Tim Watson
Queen
Deborah Watson
Royal Court
Jenny Carr
2022
King
Rocky McElhaney
Queen
Penny McElhaney
2021
King
Greg Yandall
Queen
Christa Yandall
2020
King
Johnathan Hayes
Queen
Tammy Hayes
2019
King
Derek Kimbro
Queen
Cindy Kimbro
2018
King
Tommy McAuley
Queen
Rachel McAuley
2017
King
Mike Rawls
Queen
Darlene Rawls
2016
King
Michael Smith
Queen
Sherry Smith
2015
King
Bill von Kessel
Queen
JJ von Kessel
2014
King
Ed Bruchas
Queen
Irene Bruchas
2013
King
Mike Fussell
Queen
Beverly Fussell
2012
King
Van Hohe
Queen
Rachel Collins
2011
King
Don Ames
Queen
Shelly Ames
2010
King
Dave LeMarbre
Queen
Rae Collier
2009
King
Len Silverman
Queen
Jo Kenned
2008
King
Matt Cochran
Queen
Lisa Stubbs
2007
King
Fred See
Queen
Kym Sims