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2026 EVENT INFO
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Hackensack is a unique and diverse city on the verge of a Renaissance. We are home to the Bergen County Judiciary, County Government, world-renowned medical center and nationally-recognized educational institutions. The city is conveniently situated along Routes 4, 17 and 80 and is also served by two NJ Transit train stations providing frequent service to NYC via Hoboken and Secaucus. Our downtown bus transfer station provides access to virtually anywhere. Our history dates back to the 1600’s and General Washington was briefly headquartered here during his famous 1776 Retreat. 45,000 people are proud to call Hackensack home.
HOST HOTEL
The Hilton Hasbrouck Heights is pleased to provide specially rate rooms for all
Contestants, Friends & Family attending the 2026 USOA NEW JERSEY Pageants.
Cut-off date for reservations is
OCT 1/25
NOVEMBER 1ST EVENTS
REGISTRATION & ORIENTATION
LOCATION: HOST HOTEL
FOR CONTESTANTS ONLY
REGISTRATION & ORIENTATION
8:30:00AM -11:00AM
REHEARSALS 1:00PM - 3:00PM
​​​NOVEMBER 1ST - 2ND, 2025
THE HACKENSACK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
102 STATE ST. HACKENSACK, NJ 07601​​​
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NOVEMBER 2ND EVENT DETAILS
FINAL COMPETITION & CROWING
Private Preliminary Judging: 11/1ST/25
USOA TEEN | MISS | MS | MRS New Jersey 2025 contestants
will have a private judging interview with each judge.
Final Competition & Crowning: 11/2nd/25
Single show: Regular Tickets: $65 VIP Tickets: $75
USOA NEW JERSEY PAGEANTS 2026
TEEN & MISS Final Show – 1:00PM
MS & MRS Final Show – 5:00PM
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If you would like a closer view, then the VIP Admission is the ticket you want to buy! A VIP admission ticket allows you to sit on the first 4 rows seats in the theater for the final show.
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Please Note:
Tickets are only available for purchase online or at the door.
We are unable to take reservations or sell tickets by phone or email.
Tickets are sold on first come, first serve basis.
Children 1 and under that will not occupy a seat do not require a ticket.
Hosts
Erica Odoemene ( USOA Miss New Jersey 2024)
Erica Odoemene is a 23-year-old Nigerian-American and the current United States of America’s Miss New Jersey 2024. She is an accomplished leader, entrepreneur, and educator. After graduating early from Rutgers University, she was selected for a prestigious business program at Harvard University, designed for aspiring business leaders. She then completed her MBA degree in Maryland, specializing in Marketing. At just 17, Erica founded a makeup brand that promotes inclusivity by offering diverse shades for all skin tones. This early entrepreneurial experience ignited her passion for financial literacy, leading her to launch a global online education platform dedicated to teaching students about essential personal finance skills. Through this initiative, Erica has partnered with schools across New Jersey to integrate financial education, ensuring that students are equipped for lifelong success. Throughout her reign as United States of America’s Miss New Jersey 2024, Erica actively participated in community projects, volunteered to strengthen local connections, and delivered motivational talks to students about personal growth and goal-setting.
Riczabeth Sobalvarro
(Actress, motivational speaker and entrepreneur)
Bryan Bonilla
International pro makeup artist and beauty educator. Pro beauty artist for Miss Universe and Miss USA. Universal women and Miss teen universe beauty team director.
THE JUDGES
Jenny Chung
Entrepreneur adventure capitalist. Program director of AP Apace Gallery
Chainy Hiraldo
International speaker coach and communicator
Ilyssa Nelson Weiss
Occupational therapist and CCM
Luis Peralta
Actor, producer and commercial interior designer