The crowning moment
Friday, Oct. 16, 20266:00pmAirborne Church, MartinsburgFree and Open to the Public
Coronation of Queen Pomona
Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
6:00pm
Airborne Church, Martinsburg
Free and Open to the PublicThe festival officially begins
The Crowning of Queen Pomona XLVII
The coronation marks the official crowning of Queen Pomona and the opening of the festival. The Airborne Event Center stage will sparkle with glamour as guests await the crowning of Queen Pomona XLVII.
- The Berkeley County High School Senior ROTC Cadets lead the dramatic processional
- Introduction of the Maid Elect and the Court
- The West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture presides over the coronation
- Admission is free and open to the public!
2026 Coronation and Queen Pomona sponsors
Her Majesty and Court
The 2026 Royal Court
Maid Elect Brinkley Laine Miller will be crowned Queen Pomona XLVII at the Coronation, joined by her full court.
Brinkley Laine Miller
Maid Elect — Queen Pomona XLVII
Maids
- Kara Marie Ball
- Eliza Patthoff McCarthy
Princesses
- Bailee Alisyn Weidman
- Sarah Anna Elizabeth Barr
- Faith Marie McDonald
- Delayne Ann Wilburn
- Peyton Brooke Meske
- Savannah Hope Parker
- Ella Macenzie Cogswell
- Regan Elizabeth Chancey
- Marissa Alexis Cheshire
- Carrington Leeann Marpole
- Alivia Marie DeGraw
Minor Court
- Junior MaidenEmersyn Ruth Dayhuff
- Junior MaidenLaci Mae Walburn
- Junior MaidenAudrey Eliza Wehmeyer
- Junior MaidenEverley Kay Fields
- Crown BearerOaklee Rose Rogers
- Scepter BearerKennedy Faith Butler
- Train BearerThatcher William Frankenberry
- Court JesterNoelle Jayne Butler
- Court JesterAshton Maria Kolb
Watch Queen Pomona XLVII Be Crowned
Free and open to everyone — bring the family and be part of a 47-year tradition.
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