Miss Great Lakes AmeriFest

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. Memorial Day isn’t just a day off—it’s a day to remember the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice so we can live freely. Thank you will never be enough. 🇺🇸 FOREVER GRATEFUL❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

Going to COSI with my niece, Junior Miss Great Lakes, and the rest of my family was honestly such a fun day. It didn’t even feel like one of those boring “learning” trips because everything was hands-on and actually cool. Seeing my niece get so excited about all the exhibits made it even better—she was curious about everything and wasn’t scared to try new stuff, which was really fun to watch.

We were walking around together, taking pictures, laughing a lot, and just enjoying being together as a family. Moments like that make you realize how nice it is to slow down and just hang out with the people you love. I was really proud of my niece and grateful I got to be there with her and make memories with my family that we’ll definitely talk about for a long time. 💙

Making it to Michigan for my volleyball tournament was such an exciting experience. Between games, I loved exploring downtown, taking in the atmosphere, and seeing the beauty of the Great Lakes up close. One of the coolest moments was overlooking the water and being able to see Canada—it really put into perspective how special this trip was. The memories made on and off the court are ones I’ll always cherish. Playing for this team for the last time has truly been amazing! 🏐💛

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Hello, I am Jersey, and I am thrilled to be your new Miss Great Lakes AmeriFest. I look forward to sharing my journey with you this year.
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I am so excited to congratulate my successor, Jersey. She is kind, funny, and someone I’m so grateful to call a friend. I know she is going to do incredible things with this title, and I cannot wait to watch her shine.

Thank you to everyone who supported me throughout this journey, it has truly been such an honor to represent this title.

For the last time, I am Olivia Kozuszek, your 2025 Miss Great Lakes AmeriFest 💙

Queens in Jeans Party! 👑 I have looked forward to this party all weekend, and I had an absolute blast. Between dancing, musical chairs, and raffle baskets I am WORN out!

As I say goodbye to my time as Miss Great Lakes AmeriFest, I can honestly say this title meant more to me than words can explain.

Although my time was shorter than most, I never took a single moment for granted. Every opportunity, every conversation, and every memory all meant so much more because I knew how special it was to be here.

This organization has given me so much love, growth, friendships, and purpose, and I will forever be grateful to have represented something so much bigger than myself.

Tomorrow, I will pass on this title with a full heart. I’m so grateful for the time I had, no matter how long it was. 💙

Hi everyone! I’ve been so busy finishing up my senior year, but I am so glad to be back wearing my sash, and honoring my title 🥹

I made it for day 1 of Miss Great Lakes Festival Pageants / AmeriFest Pageants and got to see so many of my friends and meet some new ones too!

I can’t wait for the rest of this weekend, this is truly the best job in the world! 💙

❄️ Miss & Mister SnowFest Virtual Pageant ❄️

✨ The FINAL virtual pageant of the season for Miss & Mister Ohio & Great Lakes AmeriFest! ✨

👑 Open to ALL ages, ALL sizes, ALL abilities
💖 A celebration of diversity, confidence, and kindness
📸 Submit up to 3 photos — including 1 winter‑themed entry
💵 $50 entry fee

🗓 Deadline: January 16, 2026
🏆 Winners announced January 19, 2026

🌍 Open to contestants from all 50 states
🎁 Win a crown, sash, gift, and a bid to your state pageant

Whether you're a first‑time contestant or a seasoned competitor, this is your
moment to sparkle in our final virtual event of the season. Everyone is welcome to join the fun and show off their winter magic.
👉 Register now: https://form.jotform.com/mvpcarrielayne/virtualpageant

Next stop of “The Heart of Hometowns” is Jerry’s Pizza and Deli!📍

They’re family owned, and located right in Farmersville! They serve fresh hot pizza, homemade deli favorites, and even hand dipped ice cream! 🍕🍦

I picked up lunch from here today and the sandwich did not disappoint! I also snagged a sugar cookie 🤍