Mister Great Lakes AmeriFest

What a busy and exciting weekend! 👑

On Friday, I traveled to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for the amazing Asian Lantern Festival. The beautiful lantern displays made for a fun evening!

On Saturday, I started the day riding in the Wakeman Firefighters Homecoming Parade, then headed to the Port Clinton Pirate Festival. It was so much fun meeting pirates, a mermaid, a goblin, and seeing all the incredible costumes!

I love getting out into our communities, meeting new people, and making memories.

Hey everyone! 👋👑

I want to let you know that while I will still be sharing updates here on my Mister Great Lakes page, my journey is continuing as your 2026 Mister U.S. AmeriFest! 🇺🇸✨

If you would like to follow along with all of my appearances, adventures, and everything happening during my year as Mister U.S., make sure you follow my page! 👑 AmeriFest Mister U.S.

I can’t wait to share this exciting journey with all of you! 💙

Below are some pictures of my time on that big stage! If you are interested in coming to Nationals next year, make sure you sign up for our SummerFest Virtual Pageant🌞

Who's ready to join the AmeriFest family? 👑

I'd love to see more boys compete for Mister Great Lakes or Mister Ohio and start their journey to Mister U.S. AmeriFest! It's an amazing experience full of fun, friendships, and memories that last a lifetime.

I hope to see you on stage soon! 💙✨

🚨 LAST CHANCE! DEADLINE IS TOMORROW! 🚨

👑 YOUR JOURNEY TO THE STATE PAGEANT STARTS HERE! 👑

This is your final opportunity to earn a local title without traveling or competing on stage!

Our Virtual Local Title Photo Contest deadline is TOMORROW, and we currently have low numbers in every age division, which means your chances of earning a title are better than ever!

For just $50, submit 3 photos for judging. Winners receive:

✨ Official Local Title
👑 Crown
🎀 Embroidered Sash
💵 $100 Gift Certificate toward the State Pageant
🎁 Winner’s Gift

Perfect for:
🌟 First-time contestants
👨‍👩‍👧 Busy families
🏆 Returning competitors
💖 Anyone looking for an affordable path to the state pageant

✅ No interview
✅ No stage competition
✅ Just submit your 3 favorite photos and let your personality shine!

If you’ve been thinking about competing, don’t wait! This is an easy, affordable way to begin your pageant journey—and with low participation in all age divisions, now is the perfect time to enter.

⏰ Deadline: TOMORROW!

📩 Message us today for entry information and to claim one of the available local titles before they’re gone!

https://pci.jotform.com/form/261937398059170

✨ Sponsor Spotlight! ✨

A huge THANK YOU to Cook Studio for capturing my crown and sash photos! 📸👑 They turned such a special moment into memories I'll treasure forever. Every picture turned out amazing.

If you're looking for someone to capture your special moments, I definitely recommend Cook Studio!

Here are a few pictures from one of the biggest moments of my life... my crowning moment as your 2026 Mister US AmeriFest! 👑🇺🇸

Hearing my name called was a feeling I'll never forget. I was shocked, excited, and couldn't stop smiling! After an incredible couple days of competition, putting on that crown was truly a dream come true. It still doesn't feel real, and I'm so excited for everything this year has in store!

I'll be sharing more pictures soon!💙✨

Officially... your 2026 Mister U.S. AmeriFest! 👑🇺🇸

What an unforgettable week! I am so excited and honored to announce that I have been crowned 2026 Mister U.S. AmeriFest!

I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who supported me, cheered me on, and believed in me throughout this journey. I couldn’t have done it without my amazing family, friends, sponsors, and everyone who has followed along.

I’m also proud to have received:
✨ Best Dressed
✨ Best Personality
✨ Rising Star
✨ Runway Winner

I can't wait to spend the next year representing the National AmeriFest system, making appearances, meeting new friends, and creating memories I'll never forget.

Thank you all for believing in me. The adventure is just beginning! ❤️🤍💙👑

Day 2 of competition is officially complete!👑

Today I had the opportunity to take the stage in formal wear, and I couldn't be more proud of how I did. I gave it my all, had so much fun, and made memories I'll never forget.

Best of luck to all of the amazing contestants tomorrow as we head into crowning day. No matter what happens, I'm so thankful for this incredible experience! 💙

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Day 1 of competition is complete!💙👑

Today I competed in Festival Wear and Runway Wear, and I had so much fun! For Festival Wear, I had to represent my home state of Ohio... can you guess what I chose? 😂🐰

For Runway Wear, I rocked my red and black sparkly suit to match the Greatest Show theme, and I loved every second on stage!

Now it's time to rest up because tomorrow is Formal Wear competition. I can't wait to hit the stage again! Thank you to every
one cheering me on from home. ✨

My bags are packed, my outfits are ready, and I can't wait! 🎉

See you soon, North Carolina! I'm so excited to hit the stage, make new friends, and have an unforgettable week.

If you'd like to cheer me on from home, I'd love your vote for **Mister America's Choice**! Every vote helps me get one step closer to winning an amazing prize package, including a trip.

https://dempsi.com/vote.php?id=d7570-1

Thank you for all of your love, support, and encouragement. Let's do this! ❤️👑

AmeriFest Photo Challenge Day 4 : Give us a sneak peek of your wardrobe! What are you most excited for?

Here's a little wardrobe sneak peek! 👀✨ I can't show you everything just yet, but here are 3 of the outfits I'll be wearing this week!

I am most excited to finally get on stage, show off all of my hard work, and spend time with all of my pageant friends. I can't wait to see everyone's amazing outfits and make lots of fun memories.👑