Author name: NEWS UPDATE

[West Palm Beach, Florida] August 29, 2026 — The Miss America Organization is proud to announce acclaimed producer Wayne Gentry of ShowCase Video Productions as the producer of the upcoming Miss America Competition, taking place September 1–September 6, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Events will be held in The Palm Beaches—America’s First Resort Destination®—at the Palm Beach County Convention Center and the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] August 28, 2026 — The Miss America Organization is thrilled to announce Jennifer Hale and Billy Gilman as the celebrity hosts of the Miss America’s Teen and Miss America Final Competitions. Hale and Gilman will take the stage on Saturday, September 5, for the crowning of the 21st Miss America’s Teen, followed by Sunday, September 6, for the crowning of the 99th Miss America in West Palm Beach, Florida.

[DAYTONA BEACH, FL] August 25, 2026 – Cassie Donegan, Miss America 2026, will perform the National Anthem ahead of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on August 29th marking her return to the World Center of Racing.