World's Largest Catsup Bottle Festival

GCS Federal Credit Union presents the 7th annual
Little Princess Tomato and Sir Catsup Contest
American Legion Post 365 • Collinsville, Illinois
Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 11:00 am
ENTRY FORM & CONTACT INFORMATION COMING SOON

• This is a fun contest. Judging will not be based on "professional" pageant rules. Again, this is all for fun. The Judges' decisions are final.

• All contestants must be between the ages of 3- and 6-years-old on Sunday, July 11, 2010.

• Contest is scheduled for 11:00 am, Sunday, July 11, 2010. Contestants should arrive by 10:45 am.

• There is a $20.00 entry fee that must be submitted with your entry form. Checks should be made out to WORLD'S LARGEST CATSUP BOTTLE, INC.

• The deadline for entry is Wednesday, July 7, 2010. ALL contestants MUST be preregistered. Late entries cannot be accepted, and there will be NO registration on the day of the event. Repeat: There will be NO registration the day of the event. All contestants must preregister by July 7, 2010.

• Contestants cannot be a current reigning pageant titleholder.

• Rehearsal may be held prior to the festival date. Participation in the rehearsal is not required but is strongly recommended. This is not a dress rehearsal. Details will be coming.

• Contestants should appear on the day of the pageant in summer clothes (sundress, short set, sandals, etc.) and keep the thoughts of ketchup, classic cars, summer fun, and the Catsup Bottle birthday party in mind.

• Contestants are prohibited from wearing makeup, wigs, or any such enhancements. Appropriate attire may be worn in the case of inclement weather.

• Contestants will need to be able to state their name, age, answer a simple question or two, and recite a Catsup Bottle Fun Fact.

• Contestants will also be asked to perform some type of talent. Some examples include: a song, a dance, a yo-yo demonstration, a magic trick, etc.

• Contestants will be interviewed and asked to perform on stage.

Awards:
   • ALL contestants will receive a goodie gift bag, and a bottle of ketchup.
   • Finalists will also receive a contest participation medal.
   • 1st and 2nd Runners Up will receive a trophy, flowers, and a $50 savings bond.
   • Little Princess Tomato and Little Sir Catsup will receive a crown, a sash, a trophy, flowers, and a $100 savings bond.

We must stress this again, this is intended as a fun contest. All contestants (and their parents) must be on their best behavior and everyone will have a great time!

And of course, we are required to say: By entering the contest you agree to not hold GCS Federal Credit Union, the World's Largest Catsup Bottle, or the American Legion liable for any physical, mental, or emotional trauma that may occur.

The winning Little Princess Tomato and Little Sir Catsup should plan on participating in community events during their reign. Winners' parents are responsible for making their own appearance arrangements.

Suggested appearances are: Maryville Homecoming Parade, Italian Fest Parade, CHS Homecoming Parade, etc. as well as participating in next year's Catsup Tasting, and participating in next year's pageant.

ENTRY FORM & CONTACT INFORMATION COMING SOON

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