Hagerstown's Maryland Theatre will host the 2024 Miss Maryland and Miss Maryland's Teen competitions Wednesday, June 19, through Saturday, June 22. It's the 52nd year the pageant has been held at the theater; this year's hostess is Miss America 1981 Susan Powell. Delegates from across the state will participate in private and on-stage interviews, evening gown, talent, and health and fitness categories for the opportunity to represent Maryland in the annual Miss America pageant. Preliminary competition nights are scheduled Wednesday and Thursday for both Miss and Teen delegates. Miss Maryland's Teen will be crowned Friday by reigning Miss Maryland’s Teen Rachel Spencer, and Miss Maryland will be crowned Saturday by Kennedy Taylor, Miss Maryland 2023. Theater doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the competition will begin at 7 p.m. each evening. There will also be a special American Heart Association Red Carpet presentation of both Teen and Miss contestants beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday in the theatre lobby. Tickets are available through the Maryland Theater at mdtheatre.org/miss-md-teen , or call the box office at 301-790-2000. Washington County residents will get an exclusive discount for Saturday evening’s tickets through the box office. A valid ID will be required for proof of local residency.
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