Your Ultimate Guide to the 2026 Miss America State Competition Dates

It is officially state competition season, and across the country, delegates are preparing to take the stage in pursuit of their state title within the Miss America Opportunity. From April through June, the journey to Miss America begins in theaters, auditoriums, and performing arts centers nationwide.

Whether you are a candidate, a director, or a proud supporter, this guide is your one-stop resource for every 2026 state competition date.

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Coming Up First

The season is already kicking off, and the first titles of the year are about to be awarded:

• Louisiana’s Teen: April 11 – 12

• Rhode Island: April 25

• Vermont: April 26

• New Hampshire: April 29 – May 2

2026 State Competition Dates (Alphabetical)

• Alabama: June 3 – 6 (Birmingham, AL)

• Alaska: June 4 (University of Alaska Anchorage, 6–9 PM)

• Arizona:

  • Interviews: June 19 – 20

  • Competition: June 23 – 27

• Arkansas:

  • Teen: June 12

  • Miss: June 13 (Robinson Auditorium, Little Rock)

• California: June 15 – 20 (Saroyan Theatre, Fresno)

• Colorado: June 8 – 13

• Connecticut: June 26 – 27

• Delaware:

  • Teen: June 19

  • Miss: June 20

• District of Columbia: June 27 (UDC)

• Florida: June 27 (Lakeland, 90th Anniversary)

• Georgia: June 17 – 20 (RiverCenter for the Performing Arts)

• Hawaii: June 18 – 19 (Honolulu)

• Idaho: June 13 (Idaho Falls, Time TBA)

• Illinois: June 10 – 13 (Marion Civic Center)

• Indiana:

  • Prelims: June 17 – 19

  • Finals: June 20 (Zionsville)

• Iowa: June 12 – 13 (Davenport)

• Kansas: May 31 – June 6 (Pratt)

• Kentucky:

  • Prelims: June 10 – 11

  • Teen Finals: June 12

  • Miss Finals: June 13

• Louisiana:

  • Teen: April 11 – 12

  • Miss: June 18 – 20

• Maine: June 27

• Maryland: June 24 – 27

• Massachusetts:

  • Teen: June 18

  • Miss: June 19 – 20 (Hanover Theatre, Worcester)

• Michigan: June 15 – 20

• Minnesota: June 17 – 19 (Treasure Island Resort & Casino)

• Mississippi: June 6 – 13

• Missouri: June 10 – 13

• Montana: May 28 – 30 (Butte)

• Nebraska: June 4 – 6

• Nevada: June 26 – 27

• New Hampshire: April 29 – May 2 (Stockbridge Theatre, Derry)

• New Jersey:

  • Teen: June 20 (1 PM)

  • Prelims: June 18 – 19

  • Finals: June 20 (Ocean City Music Pier)

• New Mexico: June 9 – 13

• New York: June 25 – 27 (Rockland Community College, Suffern)

• North Carolina: June 22 – 27 (High Point Theatre)

• North Dakota: June 10 – 13 (Williston)

• Ohio: June 17 – 20 (Ashland)

• Oklahoma: June 10 – 13

• Oregon: June 22 – 27 (Seaside Civic & Convention Center)

• Pennsylvania: June 18 – 20 (Appell Center, York)

• Puerto Rico: May 3

• Rhode Island: April 25

• South Carolina: June 13 – 20 (Columbia)

• South Dakota: May 28 – 30 (Brookings)

• Tennessee: June 18 – 20 (Fisher Center, Nashville)

• Texas: June 23 – 27

• Utah: Finals June 20

• Vermont: April 26 (Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center)

• Virginia:

  • Prelims: June 25 – 26

  • Finals: June 27 (Berglund Center, Roanoke)

• Washington: TBA

• West Virginia: June 17 – 20

• Wisconsin: June 17 – 20

• Wyoming: June 6 (WYO Theater, Sheridan)

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From the very first crown awarded in April to the final competitions in June, the Miss America state season is filled with talent, purpose, and unforgettable moments. Each stage represents a powerful step in a queen’s journey.

Save this list, share it with your pageant circle, and get ready. Crown season is here.