August 2, 2017 (Rules/Entry Form) - The Poultry Festival Open Photography Show sponsored by Vieux Carre’ Photography, in conjunction with the 41st East Texas Poultry Festival will be held at Vision Source, the office of Dr. Charles R. Collard, O.D. located next to the Rio Theatre on the downtown Center Square, October 5, 6 and 7, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
According to event Chairman and coordinator, Billie Jones, photography entries will be accepted at First United Methodist Church (basement), 211 Porter Street, Saturday, September 16 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 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 the Chamber of Commerce office located in the old jail inside the Historic Courthouse Square from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Mon. - Fri. or Farmers State Bank or may be found at www.shelbycountychamber.com. Please have all forms completed before entering.
Photography Show Categories include Fine Art, Scenic, Urban, People, Animals, Digital Manipulation, Flowers, and Themed: 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 $2.00 per entry. There will be a panel of three judges choosing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention in each category; Best of Show for adults; Best of Show for youth/children; and People’s Choice Award.
Entries may be picked-up on the final day of the Poultry Festival, Saturday, October 7 between 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the exhibit location.
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote and advance economic enrichment and development, tourism, and the social and civic interest of Shelby County and adjoining areas. For additional information, please call 936.598.3682, email info@shelbycountychamber.com or visit www.shelbycountychamber.com.
