College/University or Fair/Festival Rules

At-Large Candidates must confirm they are eligible based on the local competition rules.

Before completing this form, please register to compete on the Miss America website. Sign up through registering at the link below ($35), do not sign up for a local competition! 

https://members.missamerica.org/register

Please complete the following application to be a candidate for Miss Illinois. The fee to compete is $600. If the candidate would like a crown and sash for her local title those are an additional cost. 

Candidates are also required to pay a Miss America registration fee of $325 directly to Miss America. Additional guidance to be announced at a later date. 

You must attend or have an excused absence for the Spring Kick Off meeting on March 11, 2023 from 11am-2pm at The Pavilion at 1602 Sioux Dr., Marion, IL 62959.

You must also go to Joyce's Boutique/Pageant Room, 7992 Aviation Drive, Marion, IL 62959 to be fitted for your opening number dress between 8am-10am. Cost of opening number dress is $250, to be paid on March 11.