National Cherry Festival

Please be sure you've gathered the information needed to complete this application prior to filling out this online form. Information cannot be saved. If you have any questions please contact Angela Sayler, Director of Queen's Activities at (231) 649-1617 or queenscommittee@cherryfestival.org.

The application must be submitted or postmarked on or before May 11, 2026

***Please submit an unedited, non-professionally made video (1 minute or less in length) of you telling the judges about yourself. Think about what you’d like them to know about you and show your personality! Make sure to include your name and where you are from in the introduction. The deadline for this submission is Monday, May 11 at 5 p.m.

Applicant Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Date of Birth

Age

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Postal Code

Phone Number

Cell Phone

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Parents' Names

Do you have any food allergies or dietary requirements we should know about?

Yes
No

Yes

If yes, please list your requirements below

Education

High School Name

Year Graduated

College

Expected Graduation Date

Month and Year

Major

Additional Information

Why do you want to be Cherry Queen?

(Answer is limited to 4000 characters)

How did you find out about this competition?

(Answer is limited to 4000 characters)

File Uploads

Below, upload the following items:

Bio
One Page Resume
One color, high-resolution (300 dpi) digital photo
One-minute introduction video

All items can be uploaded to here. Or copy and paste the link here: https://www.dropbox.com/request/KCbFAWs25dhoFfPAE8Ko

Please check each box below indicating that these items have been uploaded.

Required Additional Application Information

Check when completed.

Resume
Hi Res Headshot (300dpi)
Bio
One Minute Intro Video

Resume

Hi Res Headshot (300dpi)

Bio

One Minute Intro Video

Official Rules, Regulations and Applications Submission

Please click on the link below and read the contract very carefully before agreeing to the terms and conditions.

I hereby accept the terms, rules, and regulations stated in this contract.
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BY CHECKING THIS BOX

I attest that the above information is true and correct, and that proof thereof can be produced upon request. As a candidate of the National Cherry Queen title, I have met all of the requirements stated in the official National Cherry Queen Candidate contract, and will abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the National Cherry Festival and Queen’s Committee.

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Applicant Information

Education

Additional Information

Sponsors

File Uploads

Official Rules, Regulations and Applications Submission