The Monongalia County Fair 2019 Amateur Photo Contest, will consist of both YOUTH and ADULT level competitions. 

Entry Drop Off:  Sunday, August 11; 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. 
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 ​​