The fun has begun at the Annual George Carr Miss Mississippi Autograph Party as all ages talk and receive signed autographs of contestants. (Photo by David Girard)

Presley Carr looks on as the Miss Mississippi candidates settle into meet the throng of well-wishers at the annual George Carr autograph party. (Photo by David Girard)

Miss Mississippi Mary Margaret Hyer signs an autograph for one of the many Miss Mississippi Belles on Wednesday. (Photo by David Girard)

Miss Mississippi Hostess Marla Bonelli hugs Macy Mitchell, Miss Pine Belt, on Wednesday at the annual George Carr autograph party. (Photo by David Girard)

Miss Mississippi Belle Holly Ware wears her crown as she waits in line to receive autographs. (Photo by David Girard)

Miss Central Mississippi patiently awaits autograph seekers on Wednesday morning. (Photo by David Girard)

Miss Brandon Shelby Freeman signs an autograph this morning at the annual George Carr autograph party. (Photo by David Girard)

Julie Holliday Carr and Heather Carr Gibson flash their smiles of excitement at the autograph party Wednesday. (Photo by David Girard)

It's business at usual, Brenda Houser Massey mans the reception desk in the center of the showroom as the autograph party hits full swing on Wednesday. (Photo by David Girard)

Debbie Carr and grandchildren continue the tradition of the Annual Miss Mississipppi Autograph Party at George Carr Buick Cadillac GMC Wednesday morning. (Photo by David Girard)

Clayton Carr heads the line greeting and receiving autographs from Miss Mississippi Contestants. (photo by David Girard)

Contestants are all smiles at the Annual George Carr Miss Mississippi Autograph party. (Photo by David Girard)

Miss Mississippi contestants relax and chat a moment before autograph seekers arrive at George Carr Buick Cadillac GMC in Vicksburg on Wednesday. (Photo by David Girard)