Alton, Mo. – Although most of our minds are looking towards Independence Day celebrations, The Annual Black and Gold Walnut Festival is just around the corner, and vendors are marking their calendars. We know that the festival draws large crowds to Alton. Visitors come for the food, music, crafts, and competitions. Did I say competitions? Yes! Each year, the chamber sponsors several contests: baking, woodworking, and pumpkin carving for children. This year, AltonMo.com is hosting a photo contest!
Who Can Enter?
All ages of people can enter. One need not be a professional to submit a photo. There is no charge to enter.
What Are The Categories?
There will be 3 categories of photos: people, places/ nature, and animals. People can be of any person. Places or nature- we have beautiful riverways, fall colors, icicles, and spring buds. A passing thunderstorm will fall into this category. Then, for animals, it can be a pet or a wild animal like a fawn. For last-minute photos, the drug store in Alton has a photo print booth. You can submit up to three images per category.
Photograph that darling new granddaughter, a lunar moth, the sunrise, people laughing.
Prizes
Attendees at the fair can purchase tickets to put towards the picture(s) they think are the best. AltonMo.com does not judge; the public does! Winners will receive prizes from local businesses. Proceeds go to benefit something locally. Then, we will hold a drawing for another prize from those who purchased voting tickets. There are lots of prizes here!
When Is This?
This is at the 2024 Walnut Festival, which is always held on the first Saturday in October. This year, it is October 5.
Where Is This?
Look for the AltonMo.com booth on the square at the festival.
Start taking pictures now. Choose your best ones for print! You could be a winner.
