Mrs. Great Lakes AmeriFest

This past weekend I had the honor of being a judge for the Tiffin-Seneca Co. Heritage Festival Pageant. All the contestants did a wonderful job!
Congratulations to the new 2026-27 court! 💜👑

I want to say a huge thank you to More Than a Crown magazine for featuring my headshot in August Issue 6! I’m so grateful!

Another huge thank you to Miss Joni’s photography for taking my beautiful headshots. ❤️

This month I got to spend the week at the Miami County Fair! I grew up in 4-H and spending time at the fair was always the highlight of my summers. Now I love to represent my title and volunteer where I can! I also participated in adult showmanship at the dairy show!

🚨 LAST CHANCE! DEADLINE IS TOMORROW! 🚨

👑 YOUR JOURNEY TO THE STATE PAGEANT STARTS HERE! 👑

This is your final opportunity to earn a local title without traveling or competing on stage!

Our Virtual Local Title Photo Contest deadline is TOMORROW, and we currently have low numbers in every age division, which means your chances of earning a title are better than ever!

For just $50, submit 3 photos for judging. Winners receive:

✨ Official Local Title
👑 Crown
🎀 Embroidered Sash
💵 $100 Gift Certificate toward the State Pageant
🎁 Winner’s Gift

Perfect for:
🌟 First-time contestants
👨‍👩‍👧 Busy families
🏆 Returning competitors
💖 Anyone looking for an affordable path to the state pageant

✅ No interview
✅ No stage competition
✅ Just submit your 3 favorite photos and let your personality shine!

If you’ve been thinking about competing, don’t wait! This is an easy, affordable way to begin your pageant journey—and with low participation in all age divisions, now is the perfect time to enter.

⏰ Deadline: TOMORROW!

📩 Message us today for entry information and to claim one of the available local titles before they’re gone!

https://pci.jotform.com/form/261937398059170

Where do I even begin?

Last year I took a break from pageantry to focus on what life had throw at us. It was the hardest year of my life. I told Austin I wanted to compete again. I wanted a way to find my spark back. Regain my confidence and do something for myself.

I entered Amerifest.
I’m so glad I did!

From being crowned Mrs. Great Lakes Amerifest to being crowned Mrs. US Beauty Supreme (4th place) at Nationals! There’s few times I’ve said I was proud of myself and this is one of those times. I came in with a goal to make top 5 for my first year and I DID!

Thank you to my husband, Austin, for always believing in me and being my #1 supporter.

Thank you to all my friends and family for cheering me on and supporting this new journey.

Thank you to the Ohio/Great Lakes Amerifest family for welcoming me with open arms. Especially Carrie Layne for being such a wonderful Director and mentor.

Thank you to the whole Nationals team for putting on such an amazing pageant weekend.

I could go on and on. Just know my heart is full of love and gratitude for this whole experience and every person I’ve met along the way. Amerifest is full of beautiful people inside and out! ❤️👑

I’ve made it to Cherokee, North Carolina! WOW what a stunning drive through the mountains!

Good luck to the whole team! I can’t wait for what’s in store this weekend. ❤️

✨Countdown to Amerifest Nationals✨

Day 6: Show you packed and ready to go!

The Broncos packed and I’m ready to go! Nationals here I come! ❤️👑

Yes, I need all this stuff…😂

✨Countdown to Amerifest Nationals✨

Day 5: Wardrobe sneak peak & what you’re most excited for!

Just a little peak…😊

I’m excited for soooo many things. Seeing my sister queens, hitting the stage, growing as a competitor, meeting other contestants, exploring Cherokee, and having fun! It’s almost show time! 👑❤️

✨Countdown to Amerifest Nationals✨

Day 4: Why did you choose to compete at Amerifest Nationals?

I love the Amerifest motto “It’s more than just”

Pageants are more than just gowns, glam, and stage lights. It’s true friendships, community, service, confidence, self improvement, and so much more.

Competing in pageants has helped me in so many ways. Being a competitor is not only fun and rewarding but has pushed me to be the best version of myself.

I choose to compete this year to push myself to try something new, grow as a competitor, gain new experiences, and have fun!

✨Countdown to Amerifest Nationals✨

Day 3: Who are your pageant besties? Who are you bringing with you?

I’ve met so many incredible people this year! Ohio Amerifest welcomed me with open arms and I’m so grateful! It can be nerve racking entering a new system where you know no one. The Ohio team have been nothing but kind. ❤️

I’ll be traveling to Nationals by myself! This will be the longest road trip I’ve taken on my own and I’m so excited!