Duchesses

Each year, the festival hosts visiting royalty from neighboring communities and occasionally from communities from far away. These young ladies and their escorts are typically sponsored by local organizations and family members to participate in the Tyler County Dogwood Festival as Duchesses in the festival's royal court. Visiting royalty will be invited to attend various functions hosted by community organizations within Tyler County for several days leading up to the coronation ceremony where they will tour our beautiful county, eat some fabulous local food, and make friendships that will last a lifetime. The duchesses and their escorts will also participate in the parade and be presented on stage during the coronation ceremony.

For more information about participating as a duchess, contact Carrie Standley or Candace Dagle.

2026 Duchesses

Marlee Vaughn

Royal Duchess
Representing Kyle, Texas
Escort: Jeffrey Calhoon

Marlee Vaughn is the Royal Duchess from Kyle. Marlee is the daughter of Janna Kerr, (the 2003 Queen) and Chris Tinsley. She will be escorted by Jeffrey Calhoon, son of Donald & Melanie Calhoon.

Brittyn Moss

Representing Lumberton, Texas
Escort: Gage Tolar

Representing the city of Lumberton is Duchess Brittyn Moss, daughter of Clint Moss and Jessica Renick, Brittyn will be escorted by Gage Tolar, son of Leslie & Casey Tolar.

Paige Cain

Representing the Livingston, Texas
Escort: Gus Davis

Representing the city of Livingston is Duchess Paige Cain. Paige is the daughter of LeeAnn & Virgil Cain. She will be escorted by Gus David, son of Melissa & Bob David.

Sophia Fisher

Representing Beaumont, Texas
Escort: Rex Gilzow

Sophia Fisher is the Duchess from Beaumont. Sophia is the daughter of Kasia Super and Joss Fisher. She will be escorted by Rex Gilzow, son of Sandy & Gabe Gilzow.

Heaven Four Bear

Representing Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas
Escort: Jamesley Flowers

Duchess Heaven Four Bear will represent the Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas. Heaven is the daughter of Crystal & James Stephenson. She will be escorted by Jamesley Flowers, son of Kellie & Patrick Flowers.

Lainey Kent

Representing Kirbyville, Texas
Escort: Cooper Murphy

Lainey Kent is the Duchess from Kirbyville. Lainey is the daughter of Caci & Justin Kent. She will be escorted by Cooper Murphy, son of Casey Bostick..

Isabella Brandimarte

Representing Beaumont, Texas
Escort: Adrian Tarabay

Representing the city of Beaumont is Duchess Isabella Brandimarte. Isabella is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Brandimarte. She will be escorted by Adrian Tarabay, son of Mr. & Mrs. Tarabay.

Kynli Jo Taff

Representing Jasper, Texas
Escort: Lowell Tompkins

Representing the city of Jasper is Duchess Kynli Jo Taff, daughter of Dr. Dusty and Lyndi Taff. Kynli will be escorted by Lowell Tompkins, son of Rachel & Chuck Barth.

Ryleigh Renick

Representing Lumberton, Texas
Escort: Caden Sisson

Ryleigh Renick is the Duchess representing the city of Lumberton. She is the daughter of Caitlin Paslick and Justin Renick. Ryleigh will be escorted by Caden Sisson, son of Kara & Jeremy Sisson.

Helen Rodriguez

Representing Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas
Escort: Jackson Keltch

Helen Rodriguez is the Duchess representing the Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas. Helen is the daughter of Mary Jordan and Issac Rodriguez. She will be escorted by Jackson Keltch, son of Lilli Keltch.

Addison Tamez

Representing Lufkin, Texas
Escort: Cade Rivers

Addison Tamez is the Duchess from Lufkin. She is the daughter of Alexis & Jared Pigg. Addison will be escorted by Cade Rivers, son of Tiffany & Chris Rivers.

Phoebe Strahan

Representing Lumberton, Texas
Escort: Ryder Turner

Representing the city of Lumberton, is Duchess Phoebe Strahan, daughter of Haley & Ben Strahan. Phoebe will be escorted by Ryder Turner, son of Ashley & Brian Turner.

Tyler Weaver

Representing Kingwood, Texas
Escort: Harrison Dillard

Khloe Williams is the Duchess representing Kingwood. She is the daughter of Amber & Laine Weaver. Tyler will be escorted by Harrison Dillard, son of Kelly & Robby Dillard.

Belle Gore

Representing Silsbee, Texas
Escort: Hudson Evans

Belle Gore is the Duchess representing Silsbee. Belle is the daughter of Laduska & Robert Gore. She will be escorted by Hudson Evans, son of Sarah & Michael Evans.

Madison Cantrell

Representing Groves, Texas
Escort: Maddox Frizzell

Representing Groves is Duchess Madison Cantrell, daughter of Wende & Logan Martin. Madison will be escorted by Maddox Frizzell, son of Misty & Tony Frizzell.

Briana Glenn

Representing Silsbee, Texas
Escort: Korbin Holsworth

Briana Glenn is the Duchess representing Silsbee. She is the daughter of Tara & Greg Glenn. Briana will be escorted by Korbin Holsworth.

Brianna Chandler

Representing Kirbyville, Texas
Escort: Tripp Moss

Brianna Chandler is the Duchess representing Kirbyville. Brianna is the daughter of Michelle & Chris Chandler. She will be escorted by Tripp Moss, son of Mallory & Joe Moss.

Audree Waites

Representing Huntington, Texas
Escort: Kaden Simpson

Representing Huntington is Duchess Audree Waites, daughter of Deanna & Justin Waites. Audree will be escorted by Kaden Simpson, son of Alicia & Chuck Crain and Heath Simpson.

Kiera Danna

Representing Kirbyville, Texas
Escort: Mason Sullivan

Kiera Danna is the Duchess representing Kirbyville. She is the daughter of Donna & Joseph Danna. Kiera will be escorted by Mason Sullivan, son of Virgie & Jeremy Barnes and Jeanie & Ed Sullivan.

Bree Latham

Representing Beaumont, Texas
Escort: Harper Ewing

Bree Latham is the Duchess representing Beaumont. Bree is the daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Galin Lathem. She will be escorted by Harper Ewing, son of Mr, & Mrs. Michael Ewing.

Savannah Stelly

Representing Hardin-Jefferson, Texas
Escort: Caden Shepherd

Representing Hardin-Jefferson is Duchess Savannah Stelly, daughter of Alex & Devin Stelly. Savannah will be escorted by Caden Shepherd, son of Dallas & Tanner Shepherd.