Please read all Rules and Regulations for the 2025 WV Strawberry Festival King Elect. If you have any questions
concerning the schedule of events or requirements, please contact
Royalty Director,
Kristy Spencer at 304-516-1751
DEADLINE for King Elect Application is February 1, 2025.
RULES AND REGULATIONS for WV Strawberry Festival King Elect
-Applicant must be an individual strawberry producer or a member of a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter that is involved in agricultural.
-Applicant must be a resident of West Virginia.
-Applicant must be 16 or older. If Under the age of 18, must have parental consent signature at bottom of application page.
-Preference will be given to Applicant that is a strawberry grower.
-WV Strawberry Festival King Elect MUST participate in the following 2025 Events:
February TBA (Saturday) – WV Strawberry Pageant for the Announcement of WVSF King Elect
May 10 (Saturday) – Coronation – crowning by WV Commissioner of Agriculture
May 11 (Sunday) - Royalty Bingo
May 15 (Thursday) – Judging and other Events, Jr Royalty Parade (Evening)
May 16 (Friday)- Judging (Afternoon), Strawberry Auction (Afternoon)
May 17 (Saturday) – Parade (Afternoon)
Fall 2025 – Preston County Buckwheat Festival & Mountain State Forest Festival
West Virginia Strawberry Festival King Elect and all other applicants are still eligible and highly encouraged to enter strawberries into the Berry Contest and Auction on Friday May 16, 2025
AWARDS: $500.00 scholarship awarded for 2025 WVSF King Elect
The WV Strawberry Festival Association will not assume responsibility for any lost, stolen items.
The WVSF is not responsible for any accidents or personal care of any contestant or contestant’s family or guest.