Watermelon Festival Kids Poster Contest

From the Washington Parish Watermelon Festival

Hey kids—it’s YOUR time to shine! We’re inviting all young artists to join our poster contest and show off what makes our festival the sweetest. Your artwork won’t just stay local… it could go all the way to the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals (LAFF) Poster Contest! 🌟

🎨 Age Groups (Public, Private or Parochial School Student may participate).

• Grades 1–3
• Grades 4–6
• Grades 7–9
• Grades 10–12

(Up to 3 winners per group may advance to the state competition!)

🍉 Theme

“My Fair/Festival”

Your poster must include:

• Washington Parish Watermelon Festival
• Franklinton, LA
• July 10–11, 2026

✏️ Contest Rules

• Artwork must be drawn by the student (freehand only)
• No stencils, tracing, cutouts, or collages
• Acceptable mediums include crayons, markers, watercolor, acrylic paint, felt-tip pen, or oil paint
• No cutouts or collage allowed
• Posters must be vertical (portrait style). No horizontal posters will be judged.
• White poster board 14" x 22" (½ sheet size)
• All wording must be hand lettered. No stencils

🏆 Advancement & Eligibility

First, Second, and Third place winners in each category are eligible for state competition. A maximum of twelve (12) posters per event will advance.

✏️ Judging Criteria

• Originality – 35%
• Theme – 25%
• Neatness – 25%
• Spelling – 15%

State Level Poster Prizes:

• Third Place – $25.00
• Second Place – $50.00
• First Place – $75.00
• Best Overall – $100.00

📄 Submission Details

• Include child’s name, grade, school, and parent/guardian contact information
• Entries may be dropped off at: LSU Ag Center Extension Office, 1134 Bene Street
• Deadline: May 8, 2026
• A maximum of 12 total entries will advance (3 per age group)

📌 Important: Each poster must include a 5x7 index card attached to the top left corner (so it can be flipped over) with:

• – Student’s name
• – Address
• – Telephone number
• – Parent/guardian’s name
• – Category (grade group)
• – Festival name (Washington Parish Watermelon Festival)

🍉🎨 So grab your crayons, paints, and markers—and show us what makes the Washington Parish Watermelon Festival the sweetest celebration around! We can’t wait to see your creativity shine! 💚🎨