Extension announces Watermelon Festival contests
A well-loved aspect of each year’s Franklin County Watermelon Festival is the Franklin County Extension contests.
“We have been hosting these activities since 2009. The coloring and photography contest have our largest number of entries,” said Franklin County Extension Director Katernia Cole-Coffey. “The contests increase the knowledge of Alabama agriculture to the citizens of Franklin County, surrounding areas and across the state of Alabama.”
Here are the 2017 contests and rules, sponsored by the Alabama Farmers Cooperatives and Franklin County Extension:
Cutest Baby/Child Photography Contest
Anyone who thinks they have the cutest baby or child in Franklin County can enter them in the 2017 Watermelon Festival Baby/Child Photography Contest. To enter, submit the baby/child’s photo – no smaller than 5×7 and no larger than 11×14 – mounted on poster or foam board. Categories are Boys and Girls, and age groups are 0-6 months, 7-11 months, 1 year old, 2 years old, 3 years old and 4 years old. Twins will be in one category. Judges must be able to see the baby’s/child’s face clearly, and the child must be the main focus of the picture. Include on the back of mounted photos: name, address, phone number, category and age. Cash prizes and ribbons are as follows: 1st Place $20, 2nd Place $15 and 3rd Place $10. Only one entry per category.
Iced Tea Contest
To enter the 2017 Watermelon Festival Iced Tea Contest, contestants must be 18 years or older. With entry provide a recipe along with the following contact information: name, address, phone number and category. Entries will be judged on taste, in three categories: sweetened, flavored (watermelon, peach or other flavors) and sugar substitute. Provide ½ gallon of tea in a non-returnable plastic container. Cash prizes and ribbons are as follows: 1st Place $30, 2nd Place $25 and 3rd Place $20. Only one entry per category.
Pet Photo Contest
People who know that their pet is the best of them all can show them off in the 2017 Watermelon Festival Pet Photo Contest. Photo entries must be in color, high resolution, clear and in focus. Submit the photo – no smaller than 5×7 and no larger than 11×14 – mounted on poster board or foam board. Include on the back of the mounted photo: name, address, phone number, category and age. Cash prizes and ribbons are as follows: 1st Place $20, 2nd Place $15 and 3rd Place $10. Only one entry per category.
Coloring Contest
The 2017 Watermelon Festival Coloring Contest is for kindergarten through third grades. Coloring sheets can be picked up on the first floor of the Franklin County Courthouse or at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. There are two age categories: kindergarten through first grade and second through third grade. Include the following on the back of the coloring sheet: name, address, phone number and age. Prizes are as follows: 1st Place $10, 2nd Place $8 and 3rd Place $6.
Photography Contest
For the 2017 Watermelon Festival Photography Contest, categories are people, scenic and still life. Photos must be in color, no smaller than 5×7 and no larger than 11×14 and mounted on poster board or foam board. Include the following on the back of the mounted photo: name, address, phone number, photography category and age. Cash prizes and ribbons are as follows: 1st Place $20, 2nd Place $15 and 3rd Place $10. Only one entry per category.
Trivia Contest
Have fun playing Watermelon Festival Trivia. Enjoy watermelon facts and interesting watermelon trivia. Get the scoop on who grows watermelon, health facts of watermelon and watermelon festivals. Watermelon Trivia will be featured on WGOL 920 AM. Prizes will be awarded.
All entries must be turned in to the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office by
Aug. 17 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Entries and winners will be displayed on the first floor of the Franklin County Courthouse from Aug. 18-23.
For more information, call Katernia Cole-Coffey at 256-332-8880.
