Shown is the 2018 Cutie Court. From left, are, Kay Lynn Nolley, third runner up; Marlie Walcott, first runner up; Queen Nilah Moreno-Elst; King Trevor Roberts; first runner up Andyn McClane; second runner up Anderson Smith; and third runner up, Luke Speakman. Not pictured is Cutie Princess, second runner up Hali Wilson

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Lioness Club is planning the 74th annual Mermaid Festival Cutie Contest. This year the theme is “Life at the Lake.” One of the more popular events of the festival is the Cutie Queen & King Pageant. The pageant is open to girls and boys between the ages of 4 and 6 as of June 1, 2019.

Applications for the Cutie King & Queen Pageant must be received no later than June 15, for participation in the pageant. The applications and rules can be printed from the North Webster Lions Club website. There is no entry fee.

All cutie contestants must participate in the Mermaid Festival Cutie Parade that will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 on Main Street in North Webster.

The pageant will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 22, in the North Webster Community Center. The Shoop Sports and Youth Foundation, Inc. will provide scholarships totaling $30,000 for the parade. Scholarships totaling $20,000 will be provided for the pageant. For more information check out facebook by searching Mermaid Festival.