Meet The Candidate

Join us to meet and connect with the 41 incredible young women representing their communities across Minnesota for the 2026 Aquatennial!

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦:
✨ Signature Aquatennial Event
📅 Wednesday, July 22 at 2pm
📍 City Center | 33 S 6th Street, Downtown Minneapolis
🎫 FREE Admission

𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 AQUATENNIAL AMBASSADOR ORGANIZATION:
The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) is a dynamic development organization that inspires young Minnesota women to achieve extraordinary futures by creating opportunities through community engagement.

𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
At the end of the Aquatennial Festival, the AAO will crown the "Queen of Lakes" and two princesses from the candidates. These ambassadors will spend the year traveling across North America to promote Minneapolis and the Aquatennial while receiving educational scholarships.

Let's celebrate these amazing candidates and their journeys!

Learn more about the candidates