Mister Great Lakes AmeriFest

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.👑

Today I explored Ripley's Illusion Lab and my brain was definitely tricked a few times! 😆 Then I visited the Alcatraz East Crime Museum, where I learned about real crime history, cool investigations, and even got to see some amazing exhibits.

Every day of this trip has been an adventure, and I'm making so many awesome memories before the big competition! 💙👑

AmeriFest Photo Challenge Day 4 : Why did you choose to compete at AmeriFest Nationals?

Because AmeriFest feels like one big family! I love making new friends, seeing my pageant besties again, and getting to represent the Great Lakes. I can't wait to learn new things, have lots of fun, and make memories that will last forever. See you all at Nationals! 🌟👑

Amerifest Photo Challenge Day 3 : Who are your pageant besties? Who are you bringing with you?

That's so hard because I have made SO many amazing friends through pageants! I can't wait to see some of them again at Nationals. 🥹👑

Who am I bringing with me? My biggest cheerleaders... my Mommy and Daddy! ❤️ They always support me, cheer me on, and make every pageant adventure so much fun.

AmeriFest Photo Challenge Day 2 : What is your favorite community service/platform topic?

One of my favorite things to do is volunteer in my community! 💙

I especially love helping younger kids at events like Safety Village. It's so much fun getting to encourage them, make them smile, and help them learn new things. I hope I can be a good role model and show that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference! 👑✨

Vacation has officially begun! 🚗🎉

Today we headed to Tennessee for a few days of fun before we make our way to North Carolina for Nationals! We had the best travel day with a stop at Buc-ee's, went swimming, and then explored The Island in Pigeon Forge. There were awesome shops, fun rides, and even giant dinosaurs! 🦕🌊

I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings before it's time to compete. Let the adventure continue! 👑❤️