Festival of the Fish announces royal court

VERMILION — The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2026-27 Festival of the Fish Royalty Court. The newly crowned ambassadors will represent the 60th-annual Festival of the Fish and the Vermilion community throughout the upcoming year. The royalty court continues a long-standing festival tradition that has been part of the community for generations. This year's court includes: • Mini Miss Guppy — Madison Abrahamowicz • Mini Mister Guppy — Cameron Stafford • Little Miss Guppy — Mera Rice • Little Mister Guppy — Colson Stafford • Junior Miss — Paislyn Brown • Junior Mister — Caiden Stafford • Princess — Sabrina Dvorscak • Prince — Owen Kruse • 2026-27 Festival of the Fish Queen — Summer Ellis The royalty court was recognized during the Festival of the Fish Queens Brunch on Sunday at German's Villa. Organizers said it was the largest group the brunch has ever hosted and praised the young participants for their courtesy, manners and enthusiasm. They also thanked Festival of the Fish royalty coordinator Carryon Blackmon and her crew for helping make the experience possible for the contestants and families. The chamber congratulated all royalty winners and thanked the contestants and their families for participating. The court will help represent Vermilion with pride, enthusiasm and community spirit throughout the year.