The Arkansas State University-Beebe 2026 Harvest Fest royalty was crowned at the annual Harvest Fest event on Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Dr. Eugene McKay Student Center.
Harley Nugent and Connor Mize were announced as this year's Harvest Queen and Harvest King. Nugent, an agriculture major from Cabot, represented the Agriculture Club. She plans to transfer to Oklahoma State University and pursue a degree toward a career as a veterinarian. Mize, a criminal justice major from Cabot, represented the Residence Hall Association. He plans to transfer to the University of Central Arkansas and pursue a degree in criminal justice.
Nugent and Mize were selected by the student body from a pool of candidates nominated by ASU-Beebe student organizations.
Harvest Fest queen candidates included Caitlin Cooper, an animal science major from Romance, representing the Phi Theta Kappa; Kyliee Eskew, a liberal arts and sciences major from Jacksonville, representing the Black Excellence Association; Makinley Gentry, an agriculture major from Bald Knob, representing the Future Educators Club; Rachael Justice, a business major from Cabot, representing the TRIO Leadership Council; Elanna Osborn, a psychology major from Cabot, representing the Esports Club; and Brianna Page, an health sciences major from Batesville, representing the Residence Hall Association.
Harvest Fest king candidates included Ford Corder, a precision agriculture major from Searcy, representing the Agriculture Club; Joe'l Miller, from North Little Rock, is pursuing a technical certificate in entrepreneurship, who represented the Black Excellence Association; Nicholas Purdy, a physical education major from Cabot, representing the Future Educators Club; Jaycob Walls, a computer aided drafting and design major from Jacksonville, representing the TRIO Leadership Council; and Tatum Ferrier-Watson, a nursing major from Salt Lake City, Utah, representing the Esports Club.
The event has been an ASU-Beebe tradition for more than 70 years and was sponsored by Student Life and the Student Government Association.
“The Harvest Fest Royalty tradition reflects the best of ASU-Beebe—our students’ spirit, involvement, and commitment to their campus community,” said Zackery Tucker, ASU-Beebe Dean of Students.“It’s more than just a crown; it’s a recognition of character, leadership, and the positive impact our students make every day.”
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