Kentucky Mountain Laurel Foundations mission is to empower women throughout Kentucky to continue their education, supporting the community of Pineville, Kentucky, and keeping the tradition of the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival alive.
Meet Our Board
Led by Passion and Purpose.. The Foundation is guided by a dedicated board of directors—many of whom are past Festival leaders, spouses, or former Queens. Together, they steward our mission and ensure the success of both our scholarships and the Festival itself
About the Foundation
Founded in 1991 by five community leaders, the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Foundation supports higher education for Festival contestants and helps preserve the cherished traditions of the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival.
Recent Impact
🎓 Over $100,000 contributed to education and festival support
🏛 12 active board members with deep ties to the Festival
🌿 Proud supporters of Pineville High School and Festival heritage
Honoring Tradition. Inspiring the Future
For generations, the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival has celebrated grace, community, and culture. Help us keep the legacy blooming.
The Kentucky Mountain Laurel Foundation is proud to uphold these values by supporting the young women who participate — offering scholarships, fostering leadership, and preserving a legacy that blooms every spring in Pineville.
Every crown represents a story of growth, opportunity, and Appalachian pride.
Your support helps fund scholarships, preserve Festival traditions, and ensure future generations experience the magic of Mountain Laurel season. Whether through a one-time gift or a lasting contribution, your donation makes a difference
Academic Excellence
Scholarship Rooted in Tradition
Every young woman who steps into the legacy of the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival carries with her not only poise and pride — but purpose.
Since 1991, the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Foundation has awarded scholarships to Festival contestants, helping them pursue higher education and build brighter futures.
Through the support of our donors, we’ve contributed over $100,000 in scholarship funds and Festival support — ensuring that tradition and academic excellence continue hand-in-hand.
Heritage & History
Rooted in Tradition… Our foundation was created by five Festival leaders who envisioned a way to preserve the beauty and impact of the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival. From grand marches to Queen’s Balls, we help ensure that the legacy continues for future generations
