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The Washington Parish Free Fair is inviting local artists to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Washington Parish Fair Poster Contest. Entries are now being accepted through Friday, August 29, 2025, and the competition is open to all Washington Parish residents and native college students who are at least 18 years old.

Poster Guidelines:

• Posters must measure 16 by 20 inches, not exceeding 18 by 24 inches, and be in portrait (vertical) orientation.

• Acceptable materials include mat board, illustration board, canvas, or heavy paper. The artistic format is open to the creator’s preference.

• The design may include the text “Washington Parish Fair 2025,” or leave space for it to be added digitally. A small sketch should indicate lettering placement if not included in the main design.

• Designs can reflect the Fair in general or highlight a specific element, but must be non-commercial—not used for T-shirts, mugs, or other merchandise.

• If any recognizable person is featured in the artwork, a signed release form granting full publication rights must be included.

• While this year’s theme is “Ridin, Ropin, & Rockin N Rollin at the Washington Parish Free Fair,” incorporating it is optional.

• Artists may submit multiple entries, and previous designs will be accepted for consideration.

• All participants must sign a release of rights and royalties. Artwork will be returned after the 2025 Fair.Entries must be dropped off by the deadline at Hancock Whitney in Franklinton during regular business hours.

For more details, contact Poster Chairman Jaimee Jenkins at 985-839-9821 or wpffposters@gmail.com.

This annual contest is a long-standing tradition that showcases the artistic talent of Washington Parish and helps celebrate the spirit of the Fair. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it!