The Grafton Jacaranda Festival Inc. wishes to advise that nominations are now open for the 2016 Jacaranda Queen candidates and will close at 4pm on Friday, May 13. Eligible Jacaranda Queen candidates shall be aged between 18 and 29 years of age at the date of the Queen crowning ceremony, to be held Saturday October 29, 2016. Candidates must have been a resident of the Clarence Valley for a minimum of 12 months prior to the closing date of nominations. Nomination forms are available from the Grafton Jacaranda Festival website www.jacarandafestival.org.au If you have any queries please contact the Festival office, 6642 3959 or email jacarandafest@bigpond.com