Below you will find a variety of frequently asked questions. They are grouped into Miss, Teen and General questions. If you have not found your answer here, please send us a message via Facebook or Instagram.
Miss
What is the age range for Miss Bay County?
Miss contestants must be at least 18 and no older than 27 by the next state competition (anticipated to be June 19, 2027). Scroll down for the Teen age requirements.
What is a closed pageant?
Miss Bay County is a closed pageant, meaning that the young woman representing Bay County must be a part of this community by living, working or attending school in Bay County or by attending Delta College full-time. The Teen is open; scroll down for more information.
Is there a cost to compete?
Contestants must have an active membership with the Miss America Opportunity. This annual membership costs $49.99. There is an entrance fee for the Teen, scroll down for more information.
Do I have to compete for Miss Michigan?
Yes, one of the responsibilities of Miss Bay County is to represent our community at the state competition.
What are the categories for the competition?
Contestants compete in a 10-minute private interview with the panel of judges. In the on-stage portion of the competition, contestants compete in talent, on-stage question, fitness, and evening wear.
Teen
What is the age range for Teen?
Teen contestants must be 14 and no older than 17 by the next state competition (anticipated to be June 18, 2026).
Is there a cost to compete?
Yes. The Miss Bay County Teen pageant is a fundraiser for the Miss Bay County Scholarship Program. The cost to enter is $75.
What are the categories for the competition?
Contestants compete in a 10-minute private interview with the panel of judges. In the on-stage portion of the competition, delegates compete in talent, on-stage question, fitness, and evening wear.
General
Who runs the Miss Bay County Scholarship Program?
The Miss Bay County Scholarship Program is run by an Executive Director (ED) and a Board of Directors. The current ED is Linda Bilhimer.
Miss Bay County Scholarship Program 