Pageant deadline - Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 3PM. Date - Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 3 PM. Location - Paragon Casino Resort Mari Center, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, LA 71351. Time - 3:00 pm
Phases of competition: Interview 30%, Talent 20%, Health and Fitness 20%, Evening Wear 20%, On-Stage Conversation 10%. Teen 14-17 years of age.
Registration fees: $75. Your application will not be accepted without payment.
Each contestant is required to register with Miss America and Miss America's Teen at: https://link.pipelinepro.co/widget/form/bcra411hTsmfQAYhlwku.
All delegates are to raise $30 for The American Heart Assocaition. Teen contestants need to set up an account here: https://www.spotfund.com/create/missamericasteen2025?SFID=missamericasteen2025.
All Teen and Miss contestants are required to purchase and wear Rebel Athletic Wear for the Health and Welness phase of the competition. ONLY the Miss America approved items that are available at the following link: https://rebelathletic.com/collections/curated-styles-for-miss-america-organization. You can choose any style form the Red Rebel Athletic Wear fitness attire.
ALL TEEN AND MISS CONTESTANTS MUST ALSO REGISTER ON THE MISS AMERICA CANDIDATE PORTAL. REGISTER HERE: https://www.club.missamerica.org/join-page