Miss Great Lakes Star AmeriFest

This past Saturday I got to attend the Clean Water festival sponsored by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District! It even included a tour of the Southerly wastewater treatment plant! Did you know it is the largest wastewater plant in NE Ohio and one of the largest in the country? I LOVE learning! #

So honored I got to attend the Norton Cider Festival pageant tonight! I got to see some amazing contestants, hang with other Royalty and be with my extended family Troy Sutton and Winnie Garey! Thank you Miss Tiffany Mead for having me! Congratulations to everyone and see you on the 4th!

I enjoyed a sunshine filled afternoon today attending Fall Fest at Pattersons Farm. Apple cider, my 1st pumpkin of the season and sharing my love for pageants and AmeriFest! Yep, I had a GREAT DAY!

I think attending the SKUNKFEST yesterday counts as my most unusual/unique appearance YET! I learned SO MUCH!!! Did you know skunks are omnivores and are better mousers than cats. While a farmer's friend they are a beekeeper's nightmare, eating bees right out the hive and not caring about being stung in the process (YIKES!) Skunk oil historically was used by Native Americans as a liniment and a great cough/asthmatic remedy (no thank you. LOL) and they come in a variety of colors (brown, champagne, black, lavender, apricot, and even mahogany and even different patterns. Skunks symbolize protection and balance. Ok, so the question of the day did I touch a skunk- UMM NOPE!!! I LOVE learning though!

Had the pleasure of enjoying a beautiful afternoon yesterday attending CHALKFEST held in University Circle at the Museum of Art! People are so talented!

Had the pleasure of attending the Geauga County Fair and what a GREAT time touring and learning all about the fair with the reigning Royalty! Did you know this is The OLDEST County Fair in Ohio? The Great Geauga County Fair your hospitality was TOP NOTCH! Thank you for my gifts! I had a WONDERFUL time !

Saturday was a BUSY day and what a FUN way to start off by finding a way to TACOBOUT what you LOVE! Sharing Amerifest at Clevelands 1st Tacofest and I learned a little about Lucha Libre! Love my pageant life! Shout out to Sweets De'lytes bakery for the delicious infused cupcake! Thank you!

Had the privilege of attending the Greek Festival at Kamm's Corners yesterday! Great food and the opportunity to share AmeriFest with the community! #

There is STILL time... Grab your Favorite Buckeye item or gear, take a pic and submit with two more of your Favorite pictures of yourself. It's as easy as 1-2-3! Don't delay Join today!!! A really cool AmeriFest family awaits!

As a A.L.IC.E Award State and National winner you know service is very near and dear to my heart and those who know me know I LOVE to help with kids and make them smile so when they asked me to volunteer in the Children's area at the Garlic Festival of course I said YES!!! Two fun filled afternoons of bouncing around with kids, holding snakes and leading pony rides, yep my heart is FULL 🥰 #

And the beat goes on!!! Supporting our local communities at the ROCK THE BLOCK South Euclid Community Fest! Great music, fun activities and meeting some amazing people all while sharing and promoting Amerifest! I love my pageant life! #

I think one of my FAVORITE festivals this summer was on Saturday and that was the Cleveland Garlic Festival! I got to learn all about different types of garlic and the health benefits of garlic, but the Best was sampling all the different things made with it! I even tried garlic ice cream! #

I was privileged to attend the Seven Hills Egyptian Festival on Friday Evening! I enjoy experiencing new cultures and supporting our local communities, but the best part is sharing my pageant experiences and promoting Amerifest! I love my pageant life! #

Shout out to The Regal Runway for their sponsorship and the BEAUTIFUL sash secure and Keychain at Nationals! We love and appreciate all you do for us!

What a weekend!!! I had the AMAZING opportunity to participate again in Deepwood Idol which is a part of Mentor City Fest! Those who know me know I love engaging a crowd and being on a stage! Not only did I get to participate I got to lead everyone in the National Anthem and share all about the Star division of Amerifest! I love my pageant life! #

One of my FAVORITE Cleveland festivals is the Feast of the Assumption (Italian festival)! I love that I get to celebrate part of my heritage and share my love for pageantry and AmeriFest! Good food and great community fellowship!

I love sharing AmeriFest with the community! This event was Mentor Rocks and a Taylor Swift Tribute by UK artist Katy Ellis!

Qualifying for your state pageant can be as easy as 1-2-3!!! Submit 3 pictures and you are well on your way to being the next BUCKEYE FEST!!! We would love to have you be part of our AmeriFest family!

Ended the day celebrating one of my favorite foods at the North Ridgeville Corn Festival! Had some great food including Mexican Street Corn but the most AMAZING thing was meeting other Queens from different Fairs, Festivals and pageant systems! I received a beautiful pin from the Festival organizers as well and I got to experience all of this alongside my sister Queen US WOMAN Ty Chenell Jones! Thank you North Ridgeville for your hospitality! I love my pageant life!

The Sunflower Festival in Chagrin Falls was a lot of fun! I loved sharing AmeriFest and am excited about the two families that are considering joining us in the Spring! #

Fairs and Festivals are my JAM and there is none other in our area like the Cuyahoga County Fair! I got to learn about 4H, take a tour, try some GREAT food and the bonus was seeing my pageant sister/friend and NOW AMERIFEST US WOMAN Ty Chenell Jones! I love my pageant life!

I love sharing AmeriFest! This was the AIA Cleveland Sandfest held at Edgewater Beach and there was a MINION!!!

First appearance as MISS US STAR MINI SUPREME! Thank you Bucee's!

SHEROES and THANK YOUS! There are so many people to thank! The following people went ABOVE and BEYOND and I would not be where I am without them! The Good Lord allowed so many people to speak into my life and while this is not a full list these people were instrumental in my Nationals journey and pageant success! I love and appreciate you all! Thank you! ❤
1. My Mom- for life and for being literally MY ROCK, my ALL IN ALL
2. My pageant Momma Winnie- for LITERALLY EVERYTHING!
3. Miss Carrie- my EF HUTTON (IYKYK)
4. Tiffany Porter and JTTC- simply the BEST
5. Glamma Rae (Robin Porter)- prayer warrior encourager and all around wisest woman
6. Catalina Alvarez-Sommer -The best HMUA! 7. C. Denise Shook- literally a ram in a bush.
8. Carrie Lucas and family - encouragers
9. Mrs. Regina Landsman and Raina- encouragers
10 Brittany Smith-Encourager
11. Rachel Kleimeier- just being my sister
12. all my pageant sisters, family and friends!

Reflections: Everytime I do something for as long as I can remember my Mom would always say well what did you learn, What are your reflections. So I wanted to share with you some of what I learned from Nationals and what I call the TRUE jewels of Crown.
I learned TRUE sisterhood. These young girls and women are my SISTERS! We laugh, cry and have fun together! We hold each other accountable and we cheer each other on. We are FAMILY! Helpfulness and Encouragement are other things that were the highlight of the weekend. It feels so good to be able to support one another! Unity; we are MORE THAN JUST!