Miss Ohio | An Official Miss America State Program
The Miss Ohio Scholarship Program is a non-profit organization that awards scholarships to outstanding young women to help advance them academically and professionally.
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THE 2025-2026 LOCAL COMPETITION SEASON FOR MISS OHIO AND MISS OHIO’S TEEN 2026 HAS ENDED.
WE ARE ACCEPTING DIRECT ENTRY CONTESTANTS UNTIL MARCH 12, 2026. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
WE WILL BEGIN POSTING DATES FOR THE 2026-2027 LOCAL SEASON AT THE END OF APRIL.
Scroll down for the full details on each local program.
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Sunday, July 20, 2025
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Miss Lake Festival |
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Saturday, September 20, 2025 |
Miss Clayland |
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Saturday, October 4, 2025
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Miss North Coast |
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Saturday, October 25, 2025
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Miss Northern Ohio |
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Saturday, November 1, 2025
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Miss Maple City |
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Sunday, January 18, 2026
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Miss Shawnee |
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Saturday, February 7, 2026 |
Miss Greater Columbus |
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Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
Miss Chillicothe Miss South Central |
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Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
Miss Oxford |
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Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
Miss Greater Cleveland Miss Lake Erie Miss Spirit of Ohio |
MISS LAKE FESTIVAL
MISS LAKE FESTIVAL’S TEEN
Sunday, July 20, 2024 – Pre-Show 6:00 PM – Show 6:30 PM
Competition Location:
DUE TO RAIN, THE LOCATION HAS CHANGED TO…
Celina High School – 715 Wayne Street, Celina, OH 45822
Contact Information:
Kirsten Schmitz, Local Director
lakefestivalpageant@gmail.com
419-305-1203
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
MISS CLAYLAND
Open to MISS contestants throughout the state of Ohio
Saturday, September 20, 2025 – 7:00 PM
Competition Location:
Claymont High School
4205 Indian Hill Road, Uhrichsville, OH 44683
Contact Information:
Martha Campbell, Local Director
missclayland@gmail.com
330-340-0390
Application Deadline: September 2, 2025
We will accept the first 12 complete applications/paperwork received.
Additional Documents Required:
Miss Clayland Additional Contestant Documents – DOWNLOAD HERE
MISS NORTH COAST
MISS NORTH COAST’S TEEN
Open to MISS and TEEN contestants throughout the state of Ohio
Saturday, October 4, 2025 – 7:00 PM
Competition Location:
Diamond Event Center
1480 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH 44212
Contact Information:
Jan Moll, Local Director
janicemoll@aol.com
Home – 330-225-6307
Mobile – 216-314-5311 (Jan Moll)
Application Deadline: September 21, 2025
MISS COLUMBIA HOMECOMING
MISS NORTHERN OHIO
MISS COLUMBIA HOMECOMING’S TEEN
MISS NORTHERN OHIO’S TEEN
Open to MISS and TEEN contestants throughout the state of Ohio
Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 7:00 PM
Rehearsal: Friday, October 24, 2025 – 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Competition Location:
Columbia High School
14168 W. River Road, Columbia Station, OH 44028
Contact Information:
Charmae Cottom, Local Director
ccottom@lorainccc.edu
440-263-9131
Application Deadline: October 1, 2025
MISS MAPLE CITY
MISS MAPLE CITY’S TEEN
Open to MISS and TEEN contestants throughout the state of Ohio
Saturday, November 1, 2025 – 7:00 PM
Competition Location:
Ernsthausen Performing Arts Center
360 Shady Lane Drive, Norwalk, OH 44857
Contact Information:
Dolly Ruffing, Local Director
dollyruffing@gmail.com
419-706-3771
Application Deadline: October 4, 2025
MISS SHAWNEE
MISS PORTSMOUTH
MISS SHAWNEE’S TEEN
MISS PORTSMOUTH’S TEEN
Open to MISS and TEEN contestants throughout the state of Ohio
Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Competition Location:
Portsmouth High School
1225 Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Contact Information:
Regina Speas, Local Director
missportshawnee@gmail.com
740-357-0663
See more at MissPortShawnee Facebook Page
Application Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026
MISS GREATER COLUMBUS
MISS GREATER COLUMBUS’ TEEN
MISS CENTRAL OHIO
MISS CENTRAL OHIO’S TEEN
Open to MISS and TEEN contestants throughout the state of Ohio
Saturday, February 7, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Competition Location:
The Canzani Center at Columbus College or Art and Design
60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Contact Information:
Hilary Powers, Local Director
missgcco@gmail.com
614-507-6125
Website: missgcco.com
Facebook and Instagram (@missgccoorg)
Application Deadline: Limited to the first fifteen (15) Miss and ten (10) Teen contestants with completed applications. Applications open 10/1/2025 and will close 11:59 PM Eastern on 1/24/2026.
MISS CHILLICOTHE
MISS CHILLICOTHE’S TEEN
Open to MISS and TEEN contestants throughout the state of Ohio
Sunday, February 15, 2026 – 5:00 PM
Competition Location:
Zane Trace High School
946 State Route 180, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Contact Information:
Pam Rase, Local Director
misschillicothe@gmail.com
740-357-0395
Application Deadline: Sunday, February 8, 2026
MISS OXFORD
MISS OXFORD’S TEEN
Open to MISS and TEEN contestants throughout the state of Ohio
Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Competition Location:
Miami University – Peabody Hall Theater
701 Western College Drive, Oxford, OH 45056
Contact Information:
Jacky Johnson, Local Director
johnson.jacky324@gmail.com
513-314-7892
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
MISS GREATER CLEVELAND
MISS GREATER CLEAVELAND’S TEEN
MISS LAKE ERIE
MISS LAKE ERIE’S TEEN
MISS SPIRIT OF OHIO
MISS SPIRIT OF OHIO’S TEEN
Open to MISS and TEEN contestants throughout the state of Ohio
Saturday, February 28, 2026 – 6:30 PM
Rehearsal: Friday, February 27, 2026 – 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Competition Location:
Kalahari
7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870
Contact Information:
Charmae Cottom, Local Director
ccottom@lorainccc.edu
440-263-9131
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
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