The Magnolia Belles are a Magnolia Fest tradition. The Belles’ presentation will be on Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m. in the Stafford Opera House Grand Hall in Columbus. The promenade will be at 6:40 p.m., with their escorts, around the Colorado County Courthouse. The Belles will also be presented on Saturday, May 16, at 1 p.m. at the courthouse fountain. The 2026 Magnolia Belles are, front row, from left, Micah Ehlert, Ava Heffley and Andrea Rosales; second row, Kiya Brackin and Ezra Ricicar; third row, Katharine Burnett, Kate Farris and Julissa Martinez; and, back row, Makayla Woolery Price, Shelby Johnson and merson Glueck. Courtesy photo