(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - A brand new tradition was born at this year's Beauregard Watermelon Festival in DeRidder, Louisiana.

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Photo by Conor Olson on Unsplash
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Watermelon Fest organizers told KPLC that they found out this hilarious new contest for other festivals that were doing it in Kansas and Iowa.

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10 wives competed in the brand new "Husband Calling Contest" at this year's Beauregard Watermelon Festival. They gave it their best shot in front of a panel of judges and used their favorite ways to call their husband.

You can watch highlights of the contest by clicking here.

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Photo by Crina-Miriam Cretu on Unsplash
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