FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA — Young women from Fountain Valley and surrounding communities will take the stage Saturday, Nov. 7, for the Miss Fountain Valley 2027 Scholarship Competition at the Sapphire Center.
The event will begin at 4 p.m. at the Sapphire Center, 16149 Brookhurst St. Lobby doors open at 3 p.m., followed by theater doors at 3:30 p.m.
The competition is part of the Miss America organization and serves as a preliminary event for the Miss California and Miss America's Teen competitions.
Contestants will compete for the titles of Miss Fountain Valley 2027 and Miss Fountain Valley's Teen 2027, with an emphasis on education, leadership, talent and community service.
According to the city of Fountain Valley, the competition awards more than $10,000 in scholarships to young women who demonstrate leadership, educational achievement and a commitment to their communities.
The competition includes five categories: private interview, onstage conversation, talent or HERStory, health and fitness, and evening gown.
Each contestant must also develop a community service initiative focused on an issue important to her and the community. Titleholders are expected to advocate for their initiatives during their year of service.
The Miss division is generally open to women ages 18 to 28, while the Teen division is for ages 14 to 18, subject to the organization's eligibility requirements.
The competition is open to eligible candidates who live, work or attend school in Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa or Westminster. Certain full-time college students in the surrounding area may also qualify.
Tickets are available through participating contestants and the competition's official website.
Presale general admission tickets cost $20, while presale tickets for students and seniors 65 and older cost $15. Regular admission is $25.
Parking is available behind the Sapphire Center.
The competition is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m., according to the city's event calendar.
For additional information about tickets, eligibility or the competition, contact executive director Sandi Licata at slicata@prodigy.net or 714-501-9616.
Tickets and event information are available on the Miss Fountain Valley Candidate Information and Tickets page.
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