Miss America 2011 Schedule of Events

*Note, Miss Ohio, Becky Minger, is first in the Sigma group.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

All Day Contestants arrive in Las Vegas by 2:00 pm

4:00 PM Arrival Ceremony & Photos at Planet Hollywood - * (Event is open to the public and outside on Las Vegas Blvd)

Friday, January 7, 2011

7:00 AM IHOP Pancake Breakfast and Press Event (Open to Press only)

7:30 PM Barry Manilow Show at Paris Hotel - (Open Event)

Saturday, January 8, 2011

6:00 PM Fashion Show Mall Appearance - Joseph Ribkoff Attire, Sash & Crown, Photo Pads for Autograph Signing (Open)

Sunday, January 9, 2011

7:00 PM Eiffel Tower at Paris Hotel - (Open Event)

Private Interviews - first half of Mu group*

Monday, January 10, 2011

8:00 AM Rehearsal in PH Theater of Performing Arts - (Open Event)

Private Interviews - second half of Mu group, all of Alpha and first half of Sigma*

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Private Interviews - last half of Sigma group*

9:00 AM Rehearsal, (Open Event)

Alpha Group Talent Rehearsal On-Stage

Sigma Group Evening Gown & Swimwear Rehearsal On-Stage

8:00 PM Preliminary Show

10:00 PM Visitation - (Open to Badge-holders & contestants only)

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

9:00 AM Rehearsal, (Open Event)

Sigma Group Talent Rehearsal On-Stage

Mu Group Evening Gown & Swimwear Rehearsal On-Stage

8:00 PM Preliminary Show

10:00 PM Visitation - (Open to Badge-holders & contestants only)

Thursday, January 13, 2011

8:00 AM Rehearsal, (Open Event)

Mu Group Talent Rehearsal On-Stage

Alpha Group Evening Gown & Swimwear Rehearsal On-Stage

10:00 AM Quality of Life Winners at MAO Press Conference

8:00 PM Preliminary Show

10:00 PM Visitation - (Open to Badge-holders & contestants only)

Friday, January 14, 2011

12:00 PM DSW Show Us Your Shoes Parade, Paris Hotel - (Open Event)

8:00 PM Planet Hollywood/Harrah’s VIP Reception - Cocktail Dress, Crown & Sash (Open)

8:30 PM Contestants Arrive at MAO’s Decades of Dreams 2011 Gala – same as above (Open)

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Noon Miss America 2010 Luncheon

5:00 PM 2011 Miss America Final Night Show - Preshow Begins

8:00 PM Immediately Following Show - Designated ED’s/Parents pick-up contestant’s wardrobe from the dressing room

8:15 PM Visitation & Awards - (Open to Badge-holders & contestants only)

*Note, the interview times were changed from those originally slated during the placement draft. Half of Mu and half of Sigma Groups, including Miss Ohio were forced to make the unfair adjustment.

*All events are subject to change*