What Is Miss International? A FAMILY AFFAIR... The International Pageant system has been developed to promote today's young women and their accomplishments. Around the world women are finding this system to be the opportunity to work with others to become positive role models. Being the premiere pageant for young women has given Miss International® a chance to open doors for all women around the world. The Miss International® 2010 competition will be held July 23rd and 24th, 2010 at the Northshore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, Illinois. The event will give each contestant the opportunity to learn about customs and family life in other countries, along with the chance to share her beliefs and make new friends during the entire week of activities leading up to two exciting evenings of competition.