The list of 2017 Tulip Queen and Royal Court Candidates has been formally announced.

Voting begins on October 12th to select the finalists who will perform at the annual Queen’s Announcement Party on November 12th. Ballots will be published in next week’s local papers, and can be submitted at the Pella HyVee, Pella Historical Society, and Pella Fareway.

The following girls have been selected, with the name published above:

Bailey Bartels – Brent and Beth Bartels

Jessa Bokhoven – Kelvin and Jodi Bokhoven

Hannah Emmert – Jim and Karen Emmert

Grace Fisher – Troy and Ami Fisher

Emma Huerter – Korey and Kristy Huerter

Ashlynn Johnston – Julie Kuiper

Jalayna Morgan – Jeff and Lisa Morgan

Jenna Murphy – Jay and Tracey Murphy

Marlen Ramirez – Faviola Canchola and Javier Ramirez

Jordan Rempe – Mark and Joyce Rempe

Molly Rietveld – John and Teresa Rietveld

Kara Schaudt – Dane and Donna Schaudt

Maggie Showman – Steve and Rhonda Showman

Sophia Steenhoek – Danny and Amy Steenhoek

Jennifer Van Haaften – Kevin and Amy Van Haaften

Sarah Van Norden – Kathy and Russ Van Norden

Halle Van Vark – Wade and Hilary Van Vark

Micaela Veenstra – Curt and Rochelle Veenstra