YREKA – The 10th DAA Board of Directors selected the 2024 fair theme “Country Fair with a Golden Flare” entered by Hailey Winter from Grenada and it is now time for the annual Paint the Fair contest that will create the artwork that will be used to promote the 2024 fair. The 2024 theme will become a part of history and join a long list of themes that have played a part in competitive exhibits, advertising and the “Paint the Fair” contest. “Fair planning always starts with the theme contest and the board and staff are always excited to review and pick the new theme each year”, according to CEO Cliff Munson “It sets the whole fair in motion.”
For those interested in the “Paint the Fair” contest, It will begin with an email entry to the fair office at [email protected] starting on February 15th and run until March 15th @ 5 pm. The artwork must be turned in to the office by Monday March 18th @ 5pm to be judged for 2024. The winner of the contest receives $500.00 for their artwork, and it becomes the property of the 10th DAA.
For those interested in the contest:
- Email the fair office at [email protected] with your intent to participate between the dates of February 15th and March 15th.
- Create a design that incorporates the idea of “Country Fair with a Golden Flare”
- Understand the artwork must be an original design – no tracing or copying – theme announcement above is just a photo used to announce theme.
- The preferred size it approximately 18” wide by 24” tall (variations can be accepted)
- Email is mandatory to enter – artwork must be in office by March 18 at 5:00 PM
Take a minute and create a part of history and send in an entry for the Paint the Fair contest to [email protected].
For more information, contact the fair office at 842-2767. The 2024 Siskiyou Golden Fair will run August 7-11, 2024 in Yreka.
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