2026 Miss Fiesta Application

Miss Fiesta® San Antonio

2026 Application

Thank you for your interest in Miss Fiesta® San Antonio!

Fiesta® 2026 will be April 16 to 26, 2026

The purpose of this important role is to give a talented, hardworking, young woman an opportunity to serve as an ambassador to raise public awareness for the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission and the Fiesta® San Antonio Foundation.

The young woman selected as Miss Fiesta® San Antonio enjoys a thrilling, community service-oriented reign as Official Fiesta® Royalty, during Fiesta® 2026 with all-expenses paid.

Miss Fiesta® San Antonio is also eligible to receive a $10,000 scholarship. The young woman selected receives invaluable experience in extemporaneous public speaking, social graces and poise, and participates in the city-wide events during Fiesta® and throughout the year!

The Miss Fiesta Finalists will also be eligible to receive scholarship funds.

For more about the history and vision of the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission and Miss Fiesta® San Antonio program, visit our website at https://fiestasanantonio.org/who-is-miss-fiesta-san-antonio/

To get a sneak-peek of the Miss Fiesta® experience check out the Miss Fiesta Facebook Page and Instagram Page.

For questions, please email MissFiesta@FiestaSanAntonio.org.

Application Process (deadline 9.26.2025 by 5 p.m.)

To be considered, please review and complete ALL of the following steps:

Complete the entire application
Include your resume
Obtain an unofficial transcript from the most recent educational institution attended
Submit two references who can attest to your:
- Community Service Record
- Character, Personal and Professional Ethics
Submit a 3” x 5” recent headshot

Deadline:

Submit your online application by 5 p.m., Friday, September 26, 2025. Receipt of Application will be acknowledged electronically.

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must be:

Female
Available, if selected as Miss Fiesta®, January 2026 – January 2027 and attend all scheduled and required Fiesta® events / programs as an ambassador for the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission and Foundation
- Events and Programs include:
  - Official Fiesta® events
  - Media interviews and appearances (TV, Print, Radio, Social, etc.)
  - Non Profit / Charitable event appearances
  - School visits
  - Local, regional and statewide community parades (ride on a float)
  - Promote Miss Fiesta® Program to interested candidates
Between 18 and 22 years of age; Must be no older than 22 years of age through January 31, 2027
Single, never married
Not be pregnant during your term as Miss Fiesta®, or have any children
Currently enrolled, full-time (12 hours minimum), in a college or university in Bexar County with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
Must be a resident of Bexar County (permanent address or local address while enrolled in school)
In good health and able to fully participate in all program activities
Of good moral character and not be, or have been involved, at any time, in acts of moral turpitude or behavior that is, or could be, perceived by the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission or Foundation as contrary to the standards of the Miss Fiesta® San Antonio program

All applicants must NOT have:

Any record of illegal activity (a background check will be conducted) and must not have any pending criminal charges
Any visible tattoos or piercings, other than pierced ears.
Familial relationship, by blood or adoption, to a member of the Fiesta® San Antonio Board of Directors, Elected Commissioners, Foundation Board of Directors, or a staff member of the Commission
Previously held the title/position of Miss Fiesta® San Antonio
Other internships or conflicts that prevent completion of duties as Miss Fiesta® for the assigned time of reign . . . January 2026 - January 2027
Hold or serve any other Official Fiesta® San Antonio title concurrently

Procedure:

Completed applications will be carefully reviewed by the Miss Fiesta® San Antonio Committee
Applicants must attend an orientation meeting on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 10 a.m. at The Woman's Club of San Antonio (1717 San Pedro 78212).
Applicants will be scheduled to attend an in-person interview on October 8, 9 or 10, 2025, at The Woman's Club of San Antonio (1717 San Pedro 78212).
Following the in-person interview, five (5) finalists will be chosen and notified by October 11, 2025.
Finalists will participate in various Fiesta related events and programs from October 2025 to January 2026, including weekend and evening events and workshops designed to develop expertise in public speaking, media skills, etiquette, organization, and time management.
Some tentative dates and events for the five (5) finalists include:
October 17 - Sash and shirt fitting
October 24 - Fiesta 101 training
October 31 - Etiquette training
November 8 - Veterans Day Parade - ride on Fiesta Float
November 15 - Community Service at the San Antonio Food Bank and preparing for Holiday River Parade
November 28 - Ford Holiday River Parade - ride on a Themed Barge
December 4 - Fiesta Commission Members' Holiday Party
January 10 - Media Interview Training at KSAT studio
January 24 - Final interview
Christmas Party with Miss Fiesta Committee; Dress for Success Training / Dress and Jewelry Selection dates are TBA

Miss Fiesta® San Antonio 2026 will be announced and crowned at the Fiesta® Poster Unveiling and Miss Fiesta Selection Event on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the UIW Skyroom and will begin her reign that evening

Name*

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Address*

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College or University Attending, Current Year in School and Expected Graduation Date: *

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Please submit at 3in by 5in high-resolution headshot*

Please upload your most recent resume *

Please upload your unofficial transcript *

Please list all Web / Social Media profiles and include profile name(s)*

Please list all volunteer experience*

Please list all jobs or internships where you gained experience*

Please list all jobs, internships, and educational commitments you have, or will have, during the reign of Miss Fiesta® (January 2026 - January 2027) *

Why and how does San Antonio celebrate Fiesta®?*

Describe your biggest accomplishment and why it makes you most proud.*

Why should you be selected as Miss Fiesta® San Antonio?*

Reference #1 Name*

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Reference #1 Phone Number*

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Reference #2 Name*

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Certification:

By submitting my application, I certify that I read, understood and agreed to meet all of the Candidate Requirements detailed in this application, and those listed in the job description. All of the information submitted on this form is factual and correct.

I take full responsibility for the publication and use of this information. I attest that I never have and will not perform or engage in any activity or employment that could be characterized as dishonest, immoral, lewd, or indecent, or which, if disclosed to the public would bring myself, the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission and/or the Fiesta® San Antonio Foundation into dispute, ridicule, or contempt, including, but not limited to, the following: Use or consumption of an illegal drug; Use or consumption of a controlled substance other than those prescribed to me by a physician and taken according to medical orders; Abuse of alcohol; Any illegal behavior or activity; Participation in the taking of any type of nude or semi-nude photographs or videos; Professional or amateur nude or semi-nude dancing or modeling in any sex-oriented business, club, or activity; Prostitution; Any felony conviction, probation, or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. I also understand that the above information must be verifiable, and a criminal background check will be completed.

Any misrepresentation, on my part, will lead to the termination of my candidacy for, or selection as, Miss Fiesta®. If selected as a finalist, I agree to attend the Miss Fiesta® San Antonio selection event. If chosen as Miss Fiesta®, I agree to fulfill my duties as described in this document, which requires me to be available throughout the reigning year of January 2026 – January 2027 to serve as the ambassador for the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission.

Application deadline: Friday, September 26, 2025, by 5 p.m.

For questions, please email MissFiesta@FiestaSanAntonio.org.

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