ALL-AMERICAN-COSTUME | Miss Tourism Pageant

The Miss Tourism
All-American Costume

The Main Event

Required Competitions

Interview

Evening Gown

All-American Photogenic

All-American Costume

Welcome to the Miss Tourism All-American National Event

Welcome to the Miss Tourism All-American National Event—a celebration of culture, confidence, and creative storytelling. This prestigious experience brings together exceptional titleholders who are ready to represent their countries with pride, creativity, and purpose. Every moment on stage is an opportunity to be seen, remembered, and to share the beauty of where you come from. We are honored to have you as part of this remarkable All-American experience.

Miss Tourism All-American

Contestants competing for the title of Miss Tourism All-America will be selected based on their Evening Gown and Interview scores details can be found in the links above and in your Guide-Book.

Costume Competition

For the Costume Competition, contestants will present their costume immediately following the World Costume segment.

Your costume must represent an “unknown” or lesser-known aspect of your country, a hidden story, tradition, symbol, or cultural element not commonly recognized. Creativity, originality, and storytelling are key.

Your costume must incorporate your country’s color scheme.
Contestants will deliver a 30–45 second speech connecting the chosen “unknown” aspect of their country to their costume and presentation.
Timing begins when the contestant starts speaking.
Conclude your presentation with confidence—strike a strong final pose, acknowledge the audience with a smile, and exit the stage with poise and professionalism.

Costume Competition —

ATTIRE & RULES

Contestants must be able to maneuver independently without assistance.
The contestant is the only individual permitted on or backstage during this competition.
Presentation time must be a minimum of 30 seconds and a maximum of 45 seconds. Timing begins the moment the contestant starts speaking.
Upbeat music will play as the contestant enters the stage.
Props are permitted; however, contestants must be able to carry all props on and off the stage unassisted.
The costume and speech must be clearly connected, highlighting an unknown or lesser-known aspect of the contestant’s title area.
The Miss Tourism Pageant reserves the right to disallow any costume or prop deemed unsafe or inappropriate by pageant officials, the Director, or the host venue.
The Costume Competition is intended for entertainment and creative expression only. It is not a platform for political messaging, activism, or taking a stand on social or political issues. All presentations must remain respectful, family-friendly, and aligned with the spirit and values of the Miss Tourism Pageant.
Presentations must be fully memorized. Cue cards, notes, or electronic devices are not permitted during this performance.
Makeup is permitted for all age groups, provided it is age-appropriate and complements the costume and/or performance theme.

Miss Tourism Provides

Stage
Sound system with operator
Microphone (handheld; wireless mic on a stand may be used or held)
Assistance on and off stage.

REHEARSAL

There is no rehearsal for this event.

Commanding the Stage

Miss Tourism Pageants embrace those who go above and beyond. Celebrate your area with a great costume that when you emerge on stage you hear gasps, while the audience is waiting with excitement to know more about your costume. Entertainment is part of the fun here. Entertain while sharing your costume with the panel and the audience both.

Public Speaking

It is not easy to speak in public, but at the Miss Tourism Pageant contestants become story tellers who walk us through a well delivered, entertaining speech that feels more like a show than scripted speech. There are no cards or electronic devices this must all be from memory. We are excited to see who will command the stage, entertain us and share the story of their unknown from their area.

Imagination and Creativity

Costumes are your chance to showcase imagination and individuality. Choose something that reflects your personality while remaining age-appropriate and polished. Your ensemble should enhance your stage presence and highlight your unique creativity without overshadowing your personality. Use that in for the story telling portion

Expressive Connection

Be expressive but do not sound like you are fresh off the Broadway stage. Your talk should be expressive but genuine. Make eye contact, share dynamic smiles, and authentic reactions this will connect you to the audience and judges, leaving a lasting impression. This is your chance to show you went all in, over the top and spoke like you have been giving Ted Talks for years!

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