Eligibility Criteria
Age Requirement
14 to 80 years old + as of July 1, 2026
Marital & Parental Status
Ages 14–18: Must be single, never married, and must not have given birth
Ages 19 -29: Open to married, single, divorced, with or without children
Ages 30+ NO upper age limit.
Gender
Open only to individuals who are naturally born female
Country Representation
Open to candidates worldwide
Non-U.S. residents must have a valid passport and visa
Character Requirements
Must possess good moral character
No felony convictions
No participation in pornography or nudity-related media
Areas Of Overall Competition
Panel Interview
Costume/Cultural wear
Swim/Athletic wear(personal choice)
Formal Wear
Friday: Optional competition (if participating)
Saturday: Interview & Preliminary competition
Sunday: Pageant Finals @9am
Dates: July 10-12, 2026
Location: Cromwell, CT
Nearest Airport: Bradley International Airport
Train/bus Station: Hartford Union Station
New Haven Train Station
Fees
A non-refundable and non-transferable fee (registration or sponsorship) is required
Behavior & Conduct
Candidates and their guests must show sportsmanlike behavior
Poor conduct may lead to disqualification without refund
Media Consent
Candidates must provide consent for use of photos/videos for promotional purposes
Judging
All judging decisions at the finals are final and binding
Organizer Rights
The organization may:
Amend rules at its discretion
Approve or deny applications at its own discretion
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