Calling all young Wisconsin artists with a passion for the Jefferson County Fair! This is your chance to show your talents and have your artwork be the official art of the 2027 Jefferson County Fair!
Eligibility
- Open to Wisconsin students in grades 5-12.
- Participants may enter multiple years; however, anyone who has previously won first place is not eligible to compete in future contests.
The Artwork
- Artwork must be on a 18x24" (horizontal or vertical) hard copy. Must be two-dimensional and can be created using traditional or digital media. Examples are colored pencil, watercolor, oil/acrylic paint, spray paint, marker, graphite, or digital drawing.
- Artwork must include the Fair Dates (July 7-11, 2027)
- The artwork should represent this year’s theme “Barn Nights & Fair Lights”
Finding the Winner
The public will help our staff make a decision on the winner via a vote on our social media in February. The winner will be the poster which represents the theme, follows the requirements above, and will be best interpreted into official fair art and merch.
Prizes
- 1st Place: deemed official poster of the 2027 Fair + $250
- 2nd Place: $50
- 3rd Place: $50
Deadline
- Monday, February 1st by 5pm to the Activity Center office at 503 N. Jackson Ave, Jefferson WI
- Submit your poster during our office hours from 8am-5:30pm, or call 920-674-7148 if you need to make alternative arrangements
See the attachment below for the full list of details and rules!