The Monongalia County Fair 2022 Amateur Photo Contest, will consist of both YOUTH and ADULT level competitions. 

Entry Drop Off:  Sunday, August 7; Noon to 4 PM, at Hazel Ruby Building on the Fairgrounds.

Youth entries are limited to youth under the age of 15.    

Categories for the photo contest are:

• People
• Floral
• Nature
• Black and White
• Monongalia County Scenery
• Animals
• Miscellaneous
• Digitally Enhanced (new category)
• Mobile Photos (new category)    

PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded in each category and will be:

First Place - $50 All Pro Photography Gift Certificate
Second Place - $25 All Pro Photography Gift Certificate
Third Place - $10 All Pro Photography Gift Certificate
Overall Best of Show - $100 All Pro Photography Gift Certificate. 

MOBILE PHOTO CONTEST

Additional rules and regulations:

• Photos should be a minimum of 5” x 7” and a maximum of 8” x 10”
• No “professional” photographers may enter
• Photo matting is preferred
• Photos in frames will not be accepted
• Photos of an adult nature will not be accepted
• Photos taken prior to 2016 will not be accepted
• Each photo shall be marked on the back with the following information:

               Name
               Phone Number
               Category
               Youth or Adult
               Where Taken
               Year Taken ​​