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A line of young models on the YFS runway

See talent in motion.

Discover emerging runway talent in a professionally produced setting. Explore opportunities to connect with YFS, with introductions and follow-up coordinated through its team.

A teen boy walking the YFS runway

Why YFS may be relevant

A live room full of new faces.

  • Talent in motion

    Models seen walking a live runway — posture, presence and how they handle a full room.

  • Every age group

    Kids and teens 3–18 at every edition, and adults 19–50 at selected editions.

  • Four U.S. cities

    New York, Miami, Los Angeles and Chicago editions.

  • The industry is already there

    Talent agents, scouts, press, photographers and creators attend YFS shows.

Ways to engage

Choose how you connect.

  • 01

    Attend a current show

    See the runway, backstage energy and the participants as the show happens.

    Connect with YFS
  • 02

    Scout / discover talent

    Tell YFS what you are looking for before the show.

    Connect with YFS
  • 03

    Build a relationship with YFS

    Recurring presence across editions and cities.

    Connect with YFS
  • 04

    Other professional purpose

    Tell us what you have in mind.

    Connect with YFS

Current shows

Chicago Holiday Edition

Date
December 13, 2026
Venue
Palmer House Hilton
On the runway
Kids & teens 3–18
Susan Lunetta, President of Exxcel Model & Talent
“The event is spectacular. The level of talent and beautiful children absolutely superseded my expectations.”
Susan Lunetta · President, Exxcel Model & Talent
891
Participating models
76
Runway presentations
4
Major U.S. cities

Professional boundaries

Every connection goes through YFS.

  • Coordinated

    Contact with participants and their families is coordinated by the YFS team.

  • Arranged per edition

    Attendance and how professionals take part are arranged with YFS for each show.

How it works

Four steps.

  1. 01

    Connect with YFS

    Tell us who you are, your agency and what brings you to YFS.

  2. 02

    YFS follows up

    The team suggests the right show and how your visit or connection works.

  3. 03

    Attend or connect

    As arranged with YFS for the edition.

  4. 04

    Follow-up through YFS

    Next steps with participants and families are coordinated by the YFS team.

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Talent Agencies & Scouts

See the next show from the front row.

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Choose how you want to be part of the next YFS experience.

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