Miss America 2026 Contestants Reveal Their States' Hidden Gems and Good Luck Charms

Miss America 2026 contestants reveal their states' hidden gems and good luck charms

Miss California, Miss New York, Miss Illinois and more contestants reveal hidden gems from their hometowns before competing for Miss America 2026.

Leesburg native Madison Whitbeck competing in Miss America pageant

Miss Virginia 2025 Madison Whitbeck, a Leesburg native and Riverside High School alum, traveled to Orlando, Florida this week to compete for the title of Miss America.

Meet the 52 women competing to be the next Miss America

The Miss America 2026 pageant will take place on September 7.Courtesy of Miss America IP, Inc.The Miss America pageant will take place in Orlando on Sunday.More than 50 women from across America will make their cases for the crown.This year's contestants include a ballerina, a third-grade teacher, and a press secretary in the US Senate.A new Miss America will be named this week.The preliminary competition is already in full swing, with the final…

Miss America 2026: Meet the 52 contestants

Miss America 2026 will be held on Sunday, September 7 at the Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida.