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Rutabaga Ball 2016

by Mark McKenna May 24, 2016

2015 Rutabaga Queen Glorya Kiddnetica, left, and 2014 Queen Glitterina Sassypants perform during the Rutabaga Ball on Saturday at the Arcata Community Center.
Rutabaga Queens performed two numbers paying homage to Prince and David Bowie.
Princess April Shower raises her arms to the cheers of the crowd following her answer during the Q and A portion of the Rutabaga Ball.
Princess PoiSin Candie kids up her skates.
Following the Q and A portion of the contest, 2016 Rutabaga Queen hopeful Princess Sparkle Lumina presents a bribe to the judges.
Rutabaga Queen Laru Tabaga shows off a lasagna sash presented as a bribe by this year’s runner up Lady Lasagna.
Princess April Shower and her entourage complete the water crossing.
Princess Sparkle Lumina performs during the water crossing.
Getting the the root of the event, 2008 Queen Lotta Paintbuckets sinks her teeth into a rutabaga.
Gloria Kiddnetica, left and Queen Gma participate in Princess Baron von Snooz’s talent segment.
Princess Mr. Mustachio changes her costume onstage during her “talent” segment.
Princess PoiSin Candy delivers bribes to the judges after the “talent” segment of the ball.
Princess Sparkle Lumina’s finale during her “talent” portion of the ball.
Queens getting down to the business of judging this years contestants.
Descended from royalty, this year’s runner up, Princess Lady Lasagna, is the daughter of Queen Pigtunia Swineherd, the only person to win the crown twice.
PoiSin Candie, left, celebrates being crowned the 2016 Rutabaga Queen with 2015 Queen Glorya Kiddnetica.
2016 Rutabaga Queen PoiSin Candie, left, throws some metal horns with 2015 Queen Glorya Kiddnetica.

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