Main Event
February
24-25th, 2023
High Point, NC
High Point
Founded in 1859, High Point was named for being the highest point on the North Carolina Railroad between Goldsboro and Charlotte. Our forefathers capitalized on the city’s central location in the state appealing to industry and commerce that remains prosperous to this day. High Point is home to a variety of events that draw visitors from across the globe, including the High Point Market, the world’s largest furnishings industry tradeshow. Not only is High Point a great place to visit, but also a great place to call home. Just an hour from the mountains and three hours from the coast, High Point’s central location in the Piedmont is easy living centered between our sister cities of Greensboro and Winston-Salem.
The High Point Theatre is a full-service, state-of-the-art, downtown venue with excellent visibility, high-quality sound and lighting as well as projection and streaming capabilities. Located within the International Home Furnishings Center, the worldwide headquarters for High Point Furniture Market, High Point Theatre offers a 900-seat performing arts auditorium with continental-style seating. The theatre has been home to the Miss North Carolina USA and Teen USA pageants since 2002.
(CONTESTANT HOTEL) Experience world-class hospitality, special events and easy living with a Southern flair. You will find us conveniently located 3 miles from downtown High Point and 1 mile from the extraordinary High Point University. Just minutes away from more than 70 retail stores that feature a vast array of home furnishings to suit every taste. Relax and enjoy a Starbucks Coffee from our Bistro. Unwind while enjoying one of our newly renovated guest rooms, providing world class bedding. And refresh in our indoor saltwater swimming pool, whirlpool, exercise room, or beautifully appointed outdoor courtyard.
(OVERFLOW HOTEL) Stay in a stately 1918 mansion with contemporary comforts and 24/7 service at JH Adams Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. Located in the heart of the furniture capital of the world, just 15 miles from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), this relaxing retreat and premier event venue welcomes you with free breakfast and WiFi, a fitness center, and on-site restaurant. You’ll be minutes from trade shows at High Point Market®, epic shopping at Furnitureland South, and the World’s Largest Chest of Drawers. High Point University is also close by.
The Host
Tim Tialdo
Tim Tialdo is a 3-Time Emmy Award winning TV host and Producer from Denver, Colorado. Tim has been a part of the RPM productions family and since 2015 hosting their pageants across 4 states. In 2019, he had the opportunity to host the Miss Teen USA pageant alongside former Miss USA, Nia Sanchez, in Reno, NV. He also created and hosted a podcast for 2 years called “Life After the Crown” Podcast where he interviewed former pageant contestants & titleholders about their successful professional and life experiences across many different industries.
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