DELCAMBRE SHRIMP FESTIVAL & FAIR ASSOCIATION                           
P.O. BOX 286                                
DELCAMBRE, LA  70528                               
 

                          
              Dear Contestant: (MISS Ages 18-23 years old as of August 1st)

             The Delcambre Shrimp Festival and Fair Association would like to welcome you as a contestant 
             competing for the title of 61^st Delcambre Shrimp Queen.  Our festival queen travels throughout
             the state and attends the  Mardi Gras Ball in Washington, D.C.

             Practice (not mandatory) will be held on Friday,July 29th at 7:30pm at the Delcambre Shrimp
             Festival Building. The Building is located on Richard Street  and Main Street off of Highway 14. Dress is casual
             and you can bring your shoes to practice. Practice will be kept to a minimal amount of time due to
             ALL divisions practicing.  Contestants need to prepare for a 90 second on stage introduction and must
             include your name and number.

             The contest is scheduled for Saturday, July 30th. Contestants must make their own
             arrangements for travel and lodging if necessary ( New Iberia is 12 miles from Delcambre and
             Abbeville is 9 miles).  This day begins with an interview at 10:45am at Delcambre Elementary Cafeteria. The
             school is located on Hwy 14 in Delcambre.  Please arrive prompty for 10:30am. Each contestant
             will be interviewed round robin style and in number order.

             The coranation will begin at 5:00pm and you will need to arrive no later than 4:30pm. you may dress upon arrive, but
             space is limited to the restrooms. A formal of any color is to be worn for this occastion.
                          
             ALL QUEENS AND A PARENT will be required to sign a contract after the pageant. Be sure to review the
             contract prior to sending in your entry.  CONTESTANTS CONNOT HOLD A TITLE AT THE TIME OF
             COMPETITION. For additional information on the festival and review the queen's contract, please
             visit the website at www.shrimpfestival.net

             Please complete the two-sided form and return along with your entry fee. Should you have any questions, please
             contact any of the coordinators listed below. We look forward to seeing you for the festival.

           DEADLINE:  Friday July 22nd at 5:00pm

              FEES:            Money order paid to Delcombre Shrimp Festival or CASH only
                                   $100.00 Entry Fee  $15.00 Photogenic (one 5x7 or smaller)
                                   $8.00 door admission (everyone except contestant must pay)

             If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact:
               Jackie Toups                    Hedi Frederick       
               337-685-2653                  337-685-4257

              Please leave a message on the answering machine and someone will cal you back
         Mail forms to : Delcambre Shrimp Festival, 710 West Main Street, Delcambre, La 70528