On August 3, 2017 the Golden Delicious Festival Committee met and voted on the new 2017 Golden Delicious Belle.

There were four nominations this year and our 2017 belle is Mrs. Elaine Lennox of Procious. Elaine was nominated by her son-in-law, Brad Witt. The festival date is set for September 14 through Septembr 16. The belle ceremony will be Friday, September 15, at noon. All past belles are invited to attend. After the belle ceremony there will be a dinner for the belle and her family and her court at Clay Development.