Let's Get Weird! Ocean City's Week of Unusual Contests is Next Week

Weird Contest Week is almost here.

Five days of unusual competition for all ages runs from Monday, Aug. 10, through Friday, Aug. 14, 11 a.m. at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace.according to Ocean City Public Relations Director Mark Soifer.

It all begins on Monday when participants are invited to sculpt something recognizable from saltwater taffy supplied by Shrivers, 9th and the Boardwalk. Ferris wheels, road signs and self portraits have emerged in the past.

On Tuesday, an array of French Fries from the Promenade, are plunked into a paper plate. A sculpture of Elvis playing the guitar was one of the imaginative entries.

On Wednesday it’s “That’s the Way the Cookie Crumbles.” Participants are presented with a formidable 12 inch in diameter cookie to chomp into a work of art. There’s also an “Ears Looking at You” ear wiggling contest.

On Thursday paper clips take over. The Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building and reading glasses have been entries.

On Friday, sculpting is replaced by creative performance. Little Miss and Little Mister Chaos requires children from three to five years of age to make as much noise as possible pounding on pots and pans. They are accompanied by the music of Dire Straits.

The contests conclude on Friday with the Miss and Mr. Miscellaneous talent pageants, for anyone who ever wanted to perform in a talent show but was never able to. Competition age categories are 5 and under, 6-8, 9-12, teens and adults. For information, call 609-399-6111.

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