2022 Persimmon Festival Arts & Crafts Contest looking for participants

MITCHELL – The 2022 Persimmon Festival Arts & Crafts and Photography Contest is set to return for the 75th Annual Persimmon Festival.

Those interested in entering their work in the contest can do so on Sunday, September 18th from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post 250 404 Sheeks Drive. The entry fee is $5 per person.

Those interested in entering may make only one entry in each class but may enter as many classes as desired. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first three places in each arts and Crafts class.

Exhibits will be open each day beginning Monday, September 19th from noon to 8 p.m. Every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of all items entered into the contest, but the committee will not be responsible for any damages or losses to any piece. Food exhibits are to be brought on disposable containers and covered with clear plastic and include recipe cards.

Photographs must be 8×10 or 11×14 and then matted. NO frames. Ribbons and Best of Show will be awarded for Photography.

Divisions and classes for the contest include:

I. Division – Youth Under 13 Class

1. Collections (4-10 items)
2. Christmas Ornament
3. Snap-together Model
4. Quick Bread (2 Slices) and Recipe
5. Drop Cookies(5) and Recipe

II. Division – Youth 13-18 Class

1. Candy (5) & Recipe
2. Recycled Item
3. Decorated Package
4. Cookies (5) & Recipe
5. Glue Together Model

III. Division – Foods, Open with Recipe Class

1. Bread (3 slices)
2. Cake (3 slices)
3. Cookies (5)
4. Brownies (5)
5. Candy (5)

IV. Division – Canning, Open Class

1. Canned Vegetable
2. Pickled Item
3. Canned Fruit
4. Relish
5. Jelly/Jam

V. Division – Sewing, Open Class

1. Child’s Garment
2. Jacket/Coat
3. Jumper
4. Open

VI Division – Needlework, Open Class

1. Plastic Canvas
2. Pillow
3. Counted Cross Stitch
4. Afghan
5. Crocheted Article
6. 2022 Quilt
7. Quilted Wall Hanging
8. Knitted Item
9. Embroidered Article
10. Homemade Jewelry

VII. Division-Miscellaneous, Open Class

1. Indian Corn (3 ears)
2. Gourds (3)
3. Fall Arrangement
4. Decorated Box
5. Hot Pad
6. Decorated Basket
7. Homemade Toy
8. Homemade Candle
9. Door Decoration
10. Woodcraft
11. Painting
12. Wearable Art Item
13. Christmas Item
14. Magnet
15. Recycled Item
16. Miscellaneous

VIII. Division – Photography, Open (Photo size must be 8×10 or 11×14 and then matted. NO frames.)

1. People (any age)
2. Animals and Insects
3. Flowers and Landscapes
4. Architecture
5. Our Town
6. Young Photographers (Youth ages up to 18)