Benton Harbor Crowns Mr. Blossomtime 2026 as Miss Blossomtime Pageant Approaches

The annual Blossomtime Pageants celebrate local talent and community spirit in Southwest Michigan.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:19pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a single, iconic crown or sash representing the Blossomtime Pageant, repeated in a tight grid pattern in a vibrant, neon color palette with heavy black outlines, conceptually capturing the celebratory energy of the community event.The annual Blossomtime Pageants in Benton Harbor celebrate local talent and community spirit through the crowning of Mr. Blossomtime and Miss Blossomtime.Benton Harbor Today

The first night of the 2026 Blossomtime Pageants in Benton Harbor, Michigan has concluded, with Dominick Lignell of St. Joseph being named Mr. Blossomtime 2026. The event also featured the Showcase of Queens, highlighting over 20 community representatives competing for the Miss Blossomtime title. The Miss Blossomtime Pageant will take place on Monday night.

Why it matters

The Blossomtime Pageants are a long-standing tradition in the Benton Harbor area, celebrating community pride and showcasing local talent. The pageants draw significant interest and participation from residents across the region.

The details

At the Sunday evening event, contestants were judged on poise, communication, community service, and stage presence. In addition to the Mr. Blossomtime title, other awards were given out, including modeling and photogenic honors. The Showcase of Queens highlighted the community representatives vying for the Miss Blossomtime crown, with early award winners announced in categories like photogenic, modeling, and commercial.

  • The first night of the 2026 Blossomtime Pageants was held on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
  • The Miss Blossomtime Pageant will take place on Monday, April 14, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The players

Dominick Lignell

The 2026 Mr. Blossomtime, representing St. Joseph.

Beau Kirtdoll

The first runner-up for Mr. Blossomtime, representing Niles.

Antonio Jordan

The second runner-up for Mr. Blossomtime, representing Berrien Springs.

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What’s next

The Miss Blossomtime Pageant will be held on Monday, April 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast live on News Talk Sports 94.9 WSJM and COSY Classic Hits 103.7, with a live stream available at wsjm.com and wcsy.com.

The takeaway

The Blossomtime Pageants continue to be a cherished tradition that brings the Benton Harbor community together to celebrate local talent and civic pride.