Daniel Boone Festival Leading Candidates Week 2

The GFWC KY Barbourville Junior Woman’s Study Club is excited to announce this week’s leading candidates for the 2025 Daniel Boone Festival Royalty Races.  This is the second week for leading candidates.

In the 2025 miniature queen race, the leading candidate is Kelly Lakeley Ora Patterson. Kelly is the daughter of Kayla Patterson and Kyle Campbell of Barbourville.  Kelly attends Calvary Christian School where she is enjoying school, learning about Jesus and helping Miss Ali. Kelly enjoys swimming, going to church, playing with her bubba and attending Ms Gail’s Dance Studio.  Kelly’s future plans are to get a job helping other people like her mommy does.

In the 2025 miniature king race, the leading candidate is Carter Mills. Carter is the son of Dylan Mills and Alex Daniels of Barbourville. Carter attends Barbourville Independent Elementary School where he enjoys learning and playing with his friends. His hobbies include playing baseball, playing roblox, collecting Hot Wheels and collecting monster trucks. Carter’s future plans are to become a policeman. 

In the 2025 princess race, the leading candidate is Kallie Robinson.  Kallie is the daughter of Curtis and Lori Robinson of Barbourville. Kallli attends Barbourville Independent Middle School where she enjoys being a part of the middle school dance team, on the volleyball team and on the academic team. Her hobbies include dance, volleyball, crafting and hanging out with her friends and family. Kallie’s future plans are to become an occupational therapist.

In the 2025 queen race, the leading candidate is Amelia Ledford.  Amelia is the daughter of Jeremy and Angie Ledford of Barbourville. Amelia attends Knox Central High School where she is a member of the LINK Crew, the volleyball team, the tennis team, the science Olympiad, TSA and DECA. Her hobbies include playing pickleball and spending time with her family and friends. Amelia’s future plans are to attend college and become an architect..

The 2025 Daniel Boone Festival Royalty Coronation will be held Monday, October 6, at 7:00 pm, at Knox County Middle School.  Everyone is invited to attend.  Admission is $5.00.  The GFWC KY Barbourville Junior Woman’s Study Club would like to extend a very big thank you to everyone for their continuing support as we work together to better our community.