The time to crown Miss Door County is now just over a month away. Tickets went on sale Monday for the Miss Door County Pageant, with the Feb. 7 show nearly selling out Southern Door Auditorium within the first hour.
A record field of 27 contestants will compete for the Miss Door County, Miss Door County Teen and Miss Cherryland crowns, as well as thousands of dollars in scholarships. Executive Director Susan Fochs credits the current titleholders — Miss Door County Faith Blackley, Miss Door County Teen Elise Jackson and Miss Cherryland Hannah Mertens — with generating increased interest in the program, which now stretches beyond the peninsula’s borders.
After competing in the Miss Door County Scholarship Competition on Feb. 7, the new titleholders will advance to the Miss Wisconsin and Miss Wisconsin’s Teen competitions June 17–20, 2026, in New Berlin. Even if tickets for Saturday’s main show are unavailable, community members can still take part in the excitement. The Miss Door County Scholarship Program will sell tickets to Friday night's dress rehearsal, and supporters can log on to vote for their favorite contestant in the People’s Choice competition.
