HARRISBURG – Capture the spirit of the 2015 Pennsylvania Farm Show in a photograph and submit it for the annual photo contest for the chance to win cash and a VIP experience at the 100thanniversary show in 2016.
“With thousands of animals and exhibits and 500,000 visitors coming to this year’s Farm Show, millions of memories will be made,” said Agriculture Secretary George Greig. “Show us what makes the Farm Show special for you. Capture your favorite image and submit the snapshot for our annual contest.”
Anyone visiting the show is eligible, and the top three entries will be featured in the 2016 Pennsylvania Farm Show Visitor’s Guide. The first-place winner receives $100and a VIP parking space for the 2016 show. The second-place winner receives a $75cash prize, and the third-place winner earns a $50 prize.
Contest guidelines:
- Photograph must be taken at the 2015 Farm Show.
- Photograph must be in color, sized 4×6 inches.
- If a digital camera is used, the resolution must be at least 300 dpi.
- Entries are limited to one per person and must be submitted by March 31,
- Include contact information (name, address, phone number, email address) and caption with entry.
- All photo entries become the property of the Pennsylvania Department of
- Department of Agriculture employees are not eligible.
- The contest is only open to non-professional entries.
The 2014 winner was Cheryl Bair of Monroeton, Bradford County, with
“1 – A Beautiful Tribute to America,” featuring a flagbearer mounted on horseback. Second-place honors went to Christa McCusker of Reading, Berks County, with “20 – Our time will come, but until then, we’ll just rest,” featuring a boy and his Longhorn calf sleeping. Third place went to Diana Fraser of Finksburg, Md., with “11 – Farm Show Veteran,” featuring a older man sitting on a straw bale.
View 2014 entries at www.farmshow.state.pa.us by clicking “Photos,” then “2014,” then “2014 Farm Show Photo Contest.”
E-mail digital photos and entry information to farmshow@pa.gov. Mail print photos and entry information to the department’s Farm Show Complex and Expo Center (care of Farm Show Photo Contest), 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17110.
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural event in the nation, featuring nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibitors. The show runs Jan. 10-17 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. Admission is free and parking is $10. For more information, visit www.farmshow.state.pa.us.