2025 Competition
Saturday, October 26, 2024
7:00 PM
Daniel Morgan Middle School Auditorium
48 Purcell Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
7:00 PM
Daniel Morgan Middle School Auditorium
48 Purcell Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
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2025 Rehearsal
Friday, October 25, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Daniel Morgan Middle School Auditorium
48 Purcell Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
Rehearsal is MANDATORY for all contestants. Contestants should bring their competition clothes and wear comfortable rehearsal clothing.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Daniel Morgan Middle School Auditorium
48 Purcell Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
Rehearsal is MANDATORY for all contestants. Contestants should bring their competition clothes and wear comfortable rehearsal clothing.
2025 Judge’s Interviews
Saturday, October 26, 2024
1:00 PM (individual interview times will be given at rehearsal.)
First Christian Church
75 Merrimans Ln.
Winchester, VA 22601
Interviews are closed to the public and are an official, scored portion of the competition.
1:00 PM (individual interview times will be given at rehearsal.)
First Christian Church
75 Merrimans Ln.
Winchester, VA 22601
Interviews are closed to the public and are an official, scored portion of the competition.
Compete
The Miss America Organization requires all contestants to register and pay entry fees, complete, and submit paperwork, and provide proof of eligibility and residency, prior to competing for a Miss or Teen title.
Contestant Eligibility
Miss Apple Blossom Requirements
- Miss America 18-28 – must be 18 by state competition, and no older than 27 at state competition.
- Be a United States citizen.
- Meet residency requirements; Live in Virginia at least 30-days prior to the local competition and/or work or attend school in Virginia. You do not need to be from Winchester to apply.
- Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization.
- Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements.
- Be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set forth by the local, state and national competition(s) in which you compete.
Miss Apple Blossom Teen Requirements
- Miss America’s Teen 14-18 years old. Teen contestants must be at least 14 years of age by the first day of the state pageant, or no older than 18 years of age by the first day of the state pageant..
- Must not be eligible for Miss America (Miss division).
- Be a United States citizen.
- Legal resident of Virginia at least 6-months prior to local competition.
- Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization.
- Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements.
- Be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set forth by the local, state and national competition(s) in which you compete.
Miss America Registration and Payment
The Miss America Organization requires all contestants to register once during each competition season. Use the link below to register with MAO and pay the $39.99 registration fee. Please select “Virginia” and then “Miss Apple Blossom Festival when asked. Please take a screenshot of your registration and payment for verification. club.missamerica.org/join-page
Miss Apple Blossom Festival Registration and Payment
Miss Apple Blossom Festival requires all contestants to register and pay a $50.00 registration fee. Please use the link below to register and pay. Please take a screenshot of your registration and payment for verification.
Download and Submit Paperwork
Use the links below to access the paperwork required by Miss America and Miss Virginia.
2025 Required Documents (Miss and Teen)
All contestants must download, complete, and submit the following documents plus attachments to Miss Apple Blossom Festival Co-Executive Director Susan Helsley, at [email protected] no later than October 11, 2024.
Contestant Interview Fact Sheet 📄
Be sure to read the instructions on the first page carefully, first creating your document as a word document, then saving as a PDF before you submit it.
Community Service Initiative 📄
Be sure to read the instructions on the first page carefully, first creating your document as a word document, then saving as a PDF before you submit it.
Contestant Contract
Email Susan Helsley, Co-Executive Director of Miss Apple Blossom at [email protected] for a copy of the Delegate Contract. Download and save as a PDF. Submit the completed and signed PDF with your completed paperwork and accompanying documents. You must also bring a hard copy of the signed contract with you to rehearsal on 1/26/2024.
The accompanying documents include:
Approved Talent (Miss and Teen) 📄
Please check the MAO Approved Talent List to be sure your talent is included.
Approved Rebel Wear Fitness Options 📄
Please review the approved Rebel Wear Fitness Options.
2025 Required Documents (Miss and Teen)
All contestants must download, complete, and submit the following documents plus attachments to Miss Apple Blossom Festival Co-Executive Director Susan Helsley, at [email protected] no later than October 11, 2024.
Contestant Interview Fact Sheet 📄
Be sure to read the instructions on the first page carefully, first creating your document as a word document, then saving as a PDF before you submit it.
Community Service Initiative 📄
Be sure to read the instructions on the first page carefully, first creating your document as a word document, then saving as a PDF before you submit it.
Contestant Contract
Email Susan Helsley, Co-Executive Director of Miss Apple Blossom at [email protected] for a copy of the Delegate Contract. Download and save as a PDF. Submit the completed and signed PDF with your completed paperwork and accompanying documents. You must also bring a hard copy of the signed contract with you to rehearsal on 1/26/2024.
The accompanying documents include:
- Proof of Miss America Registration and $39.99 fee (screenshot)
- Proof of Local Registration and $50.00 fee (screenshot)
- Proof of US Citizenship (birth certificate, passport, Naturalized Citizenship Certification)
- Proof of Geographic Eligibility (Drivers License, Learners Permit, Voter Registration Card, Lease, Utility Bill, Vehicle Registration, Federal Student Loan Statement or Full-Time Employment/Education Status)
- Education Status (Proof of Full-Time Student or Proof of Graduation)
- Talent Type (see below)
- Talent Music Track (if applicable)
- Full Color Headshot
- Health and Fitness Introduction to be read on-stage by the MC
- Talent Introduction to be read on-stage by the MC
Approved Talent (Miss and Teen) 📄
Please check the MAO Approved Talent List to be sure your talent is included.
Approved Rebel Wear Fitness Options 📄
Please review the approved Rebel Wear Fitness Options.
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