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Published on February 09, 2026
The City of Eustis is excited to announce that the Miss Eustis and Miss Eustis Teen pageants are now official qualifiers for the Miss Florida Program.
The Miss Eustis and Miss Eustis Teen Pageants will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 at LifePointe Church, 3551 E Orange Ave., as part of the annual Georgefest celebration. The pageants are open to contestants statewide.
Both competitions are now preliminary qualifiers for the Miss Florida and Miss Florida’s Teen Pageants. Winners advance to compete at the state level, with the Miss Florida titleholder continuing to the Miss America competition in 2026. Contestants will gain opportunities to build leadership and interpersonal skills, showcase their talents and earn scholarships.
The Miss Eustis pageant is open to applicants ages 18 to 28. The Miss Eustis Teen pageant is open to applicants ages 13 to 18. Contestants must be at least 18 by the date of the Miss Florida competition and at least 14 by the date of the Miss Florida’s Teen competition in June 2026. The Interest Form is available online at www.eustisgeorgefest.com
“We are excited to provide a new pathway for young women in Eustis and across Florida to compete for Miss Florida,” said Cheri Moan, Director of Events and Communication for the City of Eustis. “These young women work hard to achieve these titles, and Eustis will be well represented on the Miss Florida stage.”
For more information on the Miss Eustis pageant, please contact events@eustis.org.
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