My journey as a director began 20 years ago in Eastern Kentucky, my birthplace. As a child, I always loved the glam and sparkle of anything girly or fun. Pageants literally changed my life and my attitude, having been a terribly shy child. My first pageant I entered is so memorable to me because the obstacles I overcame. I couldn't even speak in front of a classroom, and the thought of public speaking made me burst into tears. I was very quiet and shy, and had ZERO confidence. What pageants can do for a young lady or little guy is truly amazing - and that's where our motto comes in. "It's More Than Just" encompasses so much. It's more than just a crown, more than just a title, more than just a sash; it's a REAL chance to make a difference, to set an example to those younger than you, to teach young girls the importance of serving and giving back. Truth be known the younger ones are teaching all of us what a true giving heart is. Annually our titleholders raise thousands of dollars, and over 100,000 items and donations for shelters, pantries, cancer centers, and so many more. Not to mention the service hours put in! To say I'm humbled and honored to be a part of this mission, a mission I believe God has touched, is an understatement. After 20 years I learn more every year, meeting amazing families, growing as a person and a Christian, and most importantly as a woman and a mom. We can all lift each other up and deliver a positive message to others, and maybe just maybe for a moment others can see God shine through what we do. We hope you will join our pageant family! We would love to talk with you and spread the love! #WeAreFamily #ItsMoreThanJust
God Bless,
Dianne Turner
AmeriFest National Executive Director
Forever AmeriFest US National Pageants Supreme Winners:
2019:
Mister U.S. 2019 - Taytum Hardin
Wee Miss U.S. 2019 - Jayna May
Little Miss U.S. 2019 - Paisley Carrigan
Miss PreTeen U.S. 2019 - Naveah Frazier
Miss Teen U.S. 2019 - Maggie Woodruff
Miss U.S. 2019 - SarahAnn Croley
Ms. U.S. 2019 - Kacie Wilson
Mrs. U.S. 2019 - Karmen Marcum
Modern Miss U.S. 2019 - Amanda Marcum
Ms. U.S. Woman 2019 - Leslie Worley
2018:
Mister U.S. 2018 - Elias Byers
Wee Miss U.S. 2018 - Arianna Barco
Little Miss U.S. 2018 - Ember Genco
Miss PreTeen U.S. 2018 - Rainy Lindsey
Miss Teen U.S. 2018 - Kaylee Hollifeild
Miss U.S. 2018 - Hannah Harrison
Mrs. U.S. 2018 - Jennifer Bailey
Modern Miss U.S - Emily Campanell
2017:
Mister U.S. 2017 - Nathan Props
Wee Miss U.S. 2017 - Baylee Ball
Little Miss U.S. 2017 - Akria Willis
Miss PreTeen U.S. 2017 - Justice
Miss Teen U.S. 2017 - Shayli castel
Miss U.S. 2017 - Journey Carr
Mrs. U.S. 2017 - Whitney Carr
2016:
Wee Miss U.S. 2016 - Lyla Thomas
Miss PreTeen U.S. 2016 - Madison Hoskins
Miss Teen U.S. 2016 - Hannah Watkins
Miss U.S. 2016 - Kaitlyn Matheson
Mrs. U.S. 2016 - Tiffinay Redmon
2015:
Mister U.S. 2015 - Willie Alicea
Wee Miss U.S. 2015 - Kinsley Steele
Little Miss U.S. 2015 - Kealyn Rose Kidwell
Miss PreTeen U.S. 2015 - Isabelle Weedman
Miss Teen U.S. 2015 - Ashton Little
Miss U.S. 2015 - Anna Bingham
Mrs. U.S. 2015 - Tiffany Thissen
I have been involved with Tennessee Festivals Pageants for many years as a Titleholder, Emcee and Preliminary Director and cant say enough about how wonderful this system is! If you are looking for a system to compete with your family (daughters, mothers, grandmothers) and that celebrates women of all ages, body types etc then this is the perfect system! I am so blessed and honored to have won Mrs Tennessee Festivals Grand Supreme and also Amerifest Modern Woman 2020 :)
Emily L
Campanell
13 November 2018
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Dianne and her staff are top notch! The venue is gorgeous, the awards are amazing; not to mention the motto this pageant stands for: #itsmorethanjust. This is a faith based system built on Christian values which is huge for me!
Liz
Bernard Clark
13 November 2018
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AmeriFest is a system like no other...it truly is MORE THAN JUST! From the national directorship to the local preliminary level, everyone is family. AmeriFest exemplifies positive pageantry and gives girls and women of all ages a place to shine. AmeriFest is centered on service and this truly sets it apart. Each contestant is truly devoted to their communities, their platforms and serving others. I have never had a better experience competing or met a better sisterhood, and I have been at i Show more
AmeriFest is a system like no other...it truly is MORE THAN JUST! From the national directorship to the local preliminary level, everyone is family. AmeriFest exemplifies positive pageantry and gives girls and women of all ages a place to shine. AmeriFest is centered on service and this truly sets it apart. Each contestant is truly devoted to their communities, their platforms and serving others. I have never had a better experience competing or met a better sisterhood, and I have been at it for over 25 years!Show less
Whitney
Carr
13 November 2018
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Amerifest National Pageant is pageant excellence! For over 20 years they have been known as fair and fun! That’s why contestants come back year after year. I highly recommend this system for ages 0 to 50+!!
Gallery
Costume
2 Images
Crowning Moment
10 Images
Evening Gown
20 Images
Fun Fashion
3 Images
Extra
Headshots
25 Images
Interview
4 Images
Opening Number
2 Images
Pricing
Compete for the Title of AmeriFest National Pageant 2024
Awards
Top 10 Best Mrs. Pageants of 2018
Rules of AmeriFest National Pageant
Are you allowed to be married?
Both. We allow both married and non-married contestants.
Are you allowed to have kids?
Both. We allow both contestants with and without children to compete.
Who is allowed to compete?
Both. We allow both male and female contestants.
What are the phases of competition?
Interview, Evening Gown, Fun Fashion, Photogenic, Costume