AmericaBeauty, ages 18 to 29
For women who are 18 to 29 years old on June 1, 2027. Students, young professionals and young mothers compete side by side for the title of their city and their state.
Pageant Categories for Adult Women, AmericaBeauty and Classic
AmericaBeauty has two categories, and both run in every city, every state and the national final. You compete with women of your own age group from start to finish.
AmericaBeauty Classic, 30 and over
For women who are 30 or older on June 1, 2027, with no upper age limit. Classic is a full category with its own city titles, state titles and its own place in the national final, not a side event.
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The two categories side by side
| AmericaBeauty | AmericaBeauty Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Age on June 1, 2027 | 18 to 29 | 30 and over |
| Upper age limit | 29 | None |
| City title | Yes | Yes |
| State title | Yes | Yes |
| National final | Yes | Yes |
| Entry fee | None | None |
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Married, mothers, every background
Neither category asks about marital status or children. Married women, divorced women and mothers enter on the same terms as everyone else. Read the full rules and eligibility.
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Which category is mine
You must be 18 or older on the day you enter. Your category follows your age on June 1, 2027. The entry card picks it for you from your date of birth, and you can see the result before you confirm.
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For women over 30, 40 and 50
Our guide to pageants for women over 30 explains how age categories work across US pageants and why Classic has no upper limit.
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Category questions
Can I choose the Classic category if I am 28?
No. Your category follows your age on June 1, 2027, so every candidate competes within her own age group.
Is there a category for teens or girls?
No. AmericaBeauty is for adult women 18 and over only.
Do both categories have the same stages?
Yes. City stage, state stage and the national final run for both categories, on the same calendar.