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04/28/2026

Remembering all the Festival fun that started with our Thursday Night Dinners. Another thank you to our fabulous home hosts!

04/22/2026

The Royal Reception is the perfect finale to our Historical Production and Court Presentation. It’s a time for family and friends to gather, share a toast, and personally congratulate each of our court members.

Our gracious hosts make this elegant affair possible. We are so grateful for your generosity, which provides a beautiful space to visit, take photos, and enjoy festive beverages and treats!

04/21/2026

Ambassador Lewis McReynolds and his wife, Paula, are longtime supporters of the Waco Symphony Orchestra, and he has designated this wonderful organization as his Charity of Choice.

04/19/2026

A number of our in-town court spent their Sunday afternoon in service to others at Waco's Family Abuse Center. After a tour, they helped clean up the facility's garden by pulling weeds. We are proud of these young people!

04/16/2026

Our Thursday Night Dinners are a cherished tradition, officially kicking off the festivities and setting the perfect tone for the weekend ahead. There is nothing quite like the hospitality found within the walls of some of Waco’s most breathtaking homes.

A heartfelt thank you to our gracious home hosts. Your warmth and generosity in opening your doors to our out-of-town visitors and local guests make this event truly unforgettable. Because of you, our visitors and local guests start the weekend surrounded by warmth, beauty, and true Waco spirit.

04/13/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 recipients of the Margaret Cannon Boyce Brown Festival on the Brazos Scholarship. University High School's Cassandra Saucedo and Waco High's August Zimmerman will receive $2,000 to help them with their college educations. Cassandra will attend Baylor University in the fall, while August will jet off to California to attend Chapman University. We know both have bright futures ahead.

04/09/2026

Meet our 2026 General Chairman, Julie Campbell Carlson. The daughter of legendary sportswriter Dave Campbell and community leader Reba Campbell, Julie has been part of the Festival on the Brazos and Cotton Palace family for decades. She first took the stage as a Princess in the 1980 Royal Court, and since returning home to Waco in 1997, she has worked on or chaired various committees. She even joined the historical production cast on two occasions. Beyond Festival, you probably know her as the longtime writer of the Around Town column in Waco Today magazine (she is still sad the magazine stopped publication). She is married to Alan, a former Navy pilot. The couple has one daughter, Derby, a 2019 princess and Sewanee grad, and Luna, a loveable, slightly neurotic rescue dog.

04/06/2026

Ever wanted an up-close look at the stunning gowns worn by our in-town girls? Now’s your chance.

Stop by these local businesses to see a selection of last year’s royal costumes on display:
James & Reid • Lane’s on Austin • DuBois Furniture • Nutone Cleaners (Lake Air) • Extraco Bank (Valley Mills) • Community Bank & Trust Wooded Acres • Central National Bank (both locations) • First National Bank of Central Texas Woodway location

Don’t miss this beautiful glimpse of Festival tradition!
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04/03/2026

Introducing the youngest (and perhaps cutest) members of our Royal Court!
No Festival celebration is complete without our wonderful Royal Attendants. Ranging from 1st through 3rd grade, these bright-eyed children bring the extra sprinkle of magic to the court.

From left to right they are:

Carter Travis Wright
son of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Bonham Wright

Maclaren Locke Kendrick
Son of Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Locke Kendrick

Hearon Bailey Harris
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Lance Thomas Harris

Molly Kate McCunniff
Daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Thomas McCunniff

Reeves Barron Goss
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Joseph Goss

Bridget Lamb Simpson
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel William Simpson

04/02/2026

Join us in celebrating our lovely Maid of Honor, Cynthia DuBois. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael James DuBois, Cynthia is as brilliant as she is beautiful. A standout student at Midway High School and an AP Scholar with Distinction, she is set to trade her tiara for some green and gold as she heads to Baylor University this fall.

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P. O. Box 7211
Waco, TX
76714

Website

https://festivalonthebrazos.org/

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