| Miss America 1979 | |
|---|---|
.png) Kylene Barker as Miss America 1979 | |
| Date | September 9, 1978 |
| Presenters | Bert Parks[1] |
| Venue | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Broadcaster | NBC |
| Winner | Kylene Barker Virginia |
Miss America 1979, the 52nd Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 9, 1978 on NBC Network.
Kylene Barker was the first Miss Virginia to win the crown.