The shrimp bowl contest has doubled in size from the first time it was held three years ago. 16 people have entered 25 lots of shrimp. There is a great variety represented across all the categories. They will be on display Saturday and available between any of the talks except at lunch when the judging will be done.

People's choice ballots are included in the gift bags when you register for the workshop. The winner of that vote receives the cash amount equal to the number of votes cast for it. There are gift card prizes for the winner of each category. And a prize for the overall winner.

RAS is pleased to welcome Robert Lupton of Flip Aquatics as judge. Also joining our workshop is Therese Neal who has hosted national shrimp contests and is hosting this Summer here in Charlotte at The Aquatic Expo, https://www.theaquaticexpo.com/naisc-competition/.