Jack Merritt, Mr. Mature America 2019, at the Ocean City Block Party. (Photo courtesy Mr. Mature America 2019 Facebook page)
OCEAN CITY - Entries are open for contestants in the Mr. Mature America Pageant being held here on April 9.
Mr. Mature celebrates the achievements of men 55 years and older. The pageant, now in its eighth year, mixes talent, good looks and self-deprecating humor.
The Ocean City Music Pier crowd is raucous and appreciative as the contestants ham it up on stage, competing in talent, poise and interview segments.
If you have what it takes to be the world's next Mr. Mature (or if you can talk somebody into it), complete the online entry form available at ocnj.us/mrmature or email [email protected] for more information. Deadline for sign-ups is March 10.
The event is the first and only pageant of its kind in the United States. Ocean City's Jack Merritt has held the crown since 2019, the last time the pageant was able to be held