24 Students Compete for Ms. ABAC Title

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College hosts 56th annual pageant on February 26, 2026.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Twenty-four contestants will compete in Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's 56th annual Ms. ABAC Pageant on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The event, sponsored by the ABAC Agripreneurs, will take place at 7 p.m. in Howard Auditorium on the ABAC campus. Contestants will compete in casual and evening wear, and will be evaluated based on a written essay and a judges' interview. The top 10 contestants will respond to an on-stage question.

Why it matters

The Ms. ABAC Pageant is an important event for both participants and organizers. The pageant allows contestants to represent ABAC, gain lifelong friendships, and build confidence. For the Agripreneurs Club members who help organize the event, it provides real-world experience in event planning, problem-solving, and budgeting.

The details

Tickets for the Ms. ABAC Pageant are $10 and will be available for purchase in Donaldson Dining Hall on Monday, February 23, and Wednesday, February 25 from noon-1:30 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased at the door before the event. The 24 contestants represent various ABAC student organizations, including sororities, clubs, and honor societies.

  • The 56th annual Ms. ABAC Pageant will take place on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
  • Tickets will be available for purchase in Donaldson Dining Hall on Monday, February 23, and Wednesday, February 25 from noon-1:30 p.m.

The players

Jennifer Culpepper

Lecturer of Agribusiness and Agripreneurs Club advisor at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

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What they’re saying

“Each contestant competes for the crown that will allow them to represent ABAC, but deeper than that, they gain lifelong friendships and confidence through the process. The Agripreneurs Club members that help organize the event gain real-world event planning, problem-solving and budgeting skills that will follow them throughout their career.”

— Jennifer Culpepper, Lecturer of Agribusiness and Agripreneurs Club advisor (douglasnow.com)

The takeaway

The Ms. ABAC Pageant is a long-standing tradition at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College that provides valuable experiences for both contestants and organizers. The event showcases the talent and leadership of ABAC students while also fostering personal growth and real-world skills.