September 17, 2025 (Photography Show Rules and Regulations) - The 49th Annual East Poultry Festival Open Photography Show will be held in the First Baptist Church Family Life Center gym, October 2-4th.
According to event Chairman and coordinator, Billie Jones, photography entries will be accepted at First United Methodist Church (basement), 211 Porter Street, Saturday, September 20th from 9am to 12 noon. For more information Mrs. Jones may be reached at 936-591-2426 or 936-598-7778.
Photography Show entry forms and rules may be picked up at Blake Furniture or at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office located in the old jail inside the Historic Courthouse Square from 9am until 4pm, Monday – Thursday and 9am until 4pm on Friday or may be found at www.shelbycountychamber.com.
Photography Show Categories include Fine Art, Scenic, Urban, People, Animals, Digital Manipulation, Flowers and Themed (specifically/primarily poultry). The age groups are Children 12 & under; Youth 13-18 and Adults 19 & over. The rule packets give additional information regarding the categories and classes.
Entry fees are $3.00 per entry. There will be a panel of judges choosing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention in each category, and Best of Show for adults, youth and children and People’s Choice Award.
The following special awards will also be given: PWPS Award; Janet Windham Hughes Memorial landscape Award; and Donna Warren Holt Memorial Flower Award.
Photo Pickup will be at First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 117 Cora St, Center, between 3pm - 4pm. Any photos not picked up by Friday, October 10, may be discarded without prior arrangements.
For additional information, please call 936.598.3682, email info@shelbycountychamber.com or visit www.shelbycountychamber.com.
