Hadley Hayes (left) was crowned 2025 Tumbleweed Queen by Talaina Kor (right) after her tumbleweed was selected to be used in the drop. Hayes’ tumbleweed was voted to be the largest and roundest of those submitted.
The 2025 Tumbleweed Queen Hadley Hayes (left) and Tumbleweed Knight Joey Padilla (right) were crowned on New Year’s Eve at the Tumbleweed Drop. Padilla was granted knighthood after submitting the largest tumbleweed overall with a 17-foot, 9-inch circumference.
Children attending the Tumbleweed Drop festivities were invited by The Benny Goodman Band to join in the fun by playing spoons alongside the band during their performance.

Holbrook rang in the New Year with its first-ever Tumbleweed Drop last Tuesday at the historic Navajo County Courthouse. Eventgoers enjoyed free cider, food provided by Romo’s Mexican Grill and Kettlicious, as well as live bluegrass music by The Benny Goodman Band from Woodruff.

Prior to the event, locals were invited to submit their largest and roundest tumbleweed to be used in the drop. The winner, Hadley Hayes, was crowned 2025 Tumbleweed Queen at the event, with Joey Padilla honored as Tumbleweed Knight for submitting overall largest tumbleweed. Talaina Kor spearheaded the event, with assistance from Linda Kor and Chamber of Commerce Director Cindy Tafoya.