About
Royal Court
The Neptune Legend
The legend of Neptune says that this Roman god was King of the Sea. Carrying his trident, a three-pronged spear, Neptune would drive in his dolphin-pulled chariot over the waters, calming the waters wherever he went.
Since the beginning of the Neptune Festival in 1974, dedicated citizens of the Virginia Beach community have been chosen to play the part of beach ambassadors as King or Queen Neptune and the Royal Court.
Queen Neptune & The Court
The 2025 Queen was chosen by the Neptune Festival committee from nominations solicited from the general public. The selection process weighs criteria such as demonstrated involvement and contribution to the quality of life in Virginia Beach and active participation in the activities of community life. Once chosen, the Queen and the rest of the Court become ambassadors for the Neptune Festival throughout the year.
2025 Neptune Festival Royal Court
Queen Neptune LI
Buffy Barefoot
TowneBank
2025 Tritons
Joining Queen Neptune are Tritons, male and female leaders nominated from across the community who embody the spirit of the Neptune Festival. Once chosen, Tritons and their partners become ambassadors for the Neptune Festival throughout the year.
Dave Bellis
ADS, Inc.
Bart Dexter
Hourigan
Melinda Hancock
Sentara Health
Dan Heatwole
Ripley Heatwole
Jason Kies
KPMG
Tim Paice
BDO
Jack Stiffler
Compton Wealth Advisory Group
Anthony Walters
YMCA of South Hampton Roads
2025 Prince and Princesses
Princesses and Princes have demonstrated active participation in school, community and/or civic organizations and endeavors.
2025 Prince and Princesses represent Bayside High School, Cape Henry Collegiate, Cox High School, Kellam High School, Kempsville High School, First Colonial High School, Norfolk Academy, and Princess Anne High School.
Kennedy Armstrong
Maren Baxley
Londyn Coleman
Beverly Cuffee
Grace Curran
Carson Gaddy
Aditya Jain
Vedha Nuthi
Hattie Novario
Lily Rouse
Sadie Ruane
Sami Sager
Aubrey Swain
Royal Order
Upon completion of your reign as a Neptune Festival Kin/Queeng or Triton, you are entitled to join the Royal Order community. As a member of this community, you receive benefits such as tickets to events, invitations to networking opportunities, and more. Membership dues are required, and must be paid annually.
