OUR 2026 COMPETITION will be HELD on January 17, 2026.

Miss Merced County & Miss Merced County’s Teen Eligibility & Application

  • Miss Merced County’s Teen ages 14-18 - must be no younger than 14 as of September 1, 2026 OR no older than 18 on September 30, 2026

    • Must be a citizen of the United States of America and fulfill ONE of the following:

      • Reside in the license area of the local competition

      • Be successfully enrolled in and physically attending classes on a full-time basis at an accredited public or private school in the license area of the local competition.

  • Miss Merced County ages 18-28  – must be no older than 28 years of age as of September 30, 2026 and no younger than 18 on September 1, 2026

    • Must be a citizen of the United States of America and fulfill ONE of the following:

      • Must reside in the license area of the local competition

      • Be enrolled in and physically attending classes on a full-time basis at an accredited college or university within the license area of the local competition

      • Be employed on a full-time basis within the license area of the local competition

You will receive an email from the Miss Merced County Executive Directors once this initial application is complete. If you have questions, please email missmercedcounty@gmail.com.