FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HolidayFest Crowns 2025–2026 King and Queen
Hendersonville, TN – September 27, 2025 – HolidayFest is proud to announce the crowning of its 2025–2026 King and Queen, Brian and Lois Burnett. The couple was officially crowned by the outgoing 2024–2025 King and Queen, Rick and Wendy Navarro, during a special ceremony at Bluegrass Country Club on Friday, September 26th. The event was organized by HolidayFest Founding Member, Connie Barnes Maynord.
As King and Queen, the Burnetts will serve as ambassadors for HolidayFest, representing the organization at its many community events throughout the year. Their duties include attending and supporting beloved HolidayFest traditions such as the Hendersonville Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, PigFest, Indian Lake Loop, and other charitable celebrations.
HolidayFest leaders expressed gratitude to Wendy and Rick Navarro for their dedication over the past year and excitement in welcoming Brian and Lois Burnett into their new role.
“Our King and Queen are the faces of HolidayFest each year,” said Larken Lech, HolidayFest’s Marketing Chair. “Brian and Lois embody the spirit of community, celebration, and service that HolidayFest is all about. We look forward to the joy and leadership they will bring in the coming year.”
HolidayFest continues to unite the community with events that celebrate family, tradition, and giving back.
Pictured L to R: Connie Barnes Maynord, Russ Edwards, Raychel Enck, Beverly Cannon Jones, 2025 HolidayFest King and Queen Brian and Lois Burnett, Former Royalty Wendy and Rick Navarro, Valerie Pantaleo, and Larry Phillips. HolidayFest Board Members Not Pictures: Larken Lech, Randy Alvis, and Heather Cole Leavitt