38 Teens Compete for Miss Alabama's Teen 2026 Crown

The new winner will be crowned on March 8 at Thompson High School in Alabaster.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A total of 38 teenagers will compete for the title of Miss Alabama's Teen this weekend at Thompson High School in Alabaster. The competition, which is affiliated with Miss Alabama, is set for March 7-8 at the school's performing arts center, with preliminaries on Saturday and finals on Sunday. Addison Shoemaker, Miss Alabama's Teen 2025, will crown her successor.

Why it matters

The Miss Alabama's Teen competition provides a platform for young women in the state to showcase their talents, service initiatives, and leadership skills. The winner will go on to compete at the national Miss America's Teen competition, continuing Alabama's legacy of producing successful titleholders.

The details

The 38 contestants range in age from 14 to 18 and represent high schools across Alabama. They will compete in various talent categories including dance, vocal, baton, and more. Each contestant has also selected a service initiative to highlight, covering topics like mental health, cancer awareness, and inclusion.

  • The competition is set for March 7-8, 2026 at Thompson High School in Alabaster.
  • Preliminaries are scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 7.
  • Finals will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 8.

The players

Addison Shoemaker

Miss Alabama's Teen 2025, who will crown her successor.

Tess Ferm

Miss America's Teen 2026, who competed as Miss South Carolina.

Jessica Baeder

A previous Alabama winner who went on to become Miss America's Teen.

Marcelle LeBlanc

A previous Alabama winner who went on to become Miss America's Teen.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The Miss Alabama's Teen competition continues to provide a valuable platform for young women in the state to showcase their talents, leadership, and commitment to service, with the winner moving on to compete at the national level and potentially becoming the next Miss America's Teen.