WREATHS OF REMEMBRANCE CONTEST
“ May We Never Forget” For many cultures, wreaths represent notions of eternity, continuity, and memory. The circular shape makes the wreath a representation of eternal life. Within the military, wreaths carry special layers of meaning: victory, bravery, peace.
The Wreaths of Remembrance contest was established in 2023 in memory of Paul Newell, a military veteran, Benton County Sheriff’ s Office Detective with the Criminal Investigation Division and Benton County Fair Volunteer
Register your entries by September 15th at https:// bentonar. fairwire. com Entries are only accepted at fairgrounds Saturday, September 20 from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm Entries must be picked up Sunday, September 28 from 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm If you have questions e-mail bcfairremembrance @ gmail. com
Individual Divisions: |
Wreath Classes: |
Junior Youth – Age 9-13 |
1. Military Veteran |
Senior Youth- Age 14-19 |
2. Law Enforcement |
Adult – Age 20 and up |
3. Firefighter |
Contest Rules: 1. If you have someone to remember and honor that was in the military, law enforcement, or a firefighter; you may enter all three classes but not more than one( 1) wreath per class. 2. Wreaths are decorated by the person submitting the entry. 3. No Professionals 4. Minimum wreath diameter is 12 inches with a maximum diameter of 28 inches. 5. Exhibitor decorates the wreaths for the class that they are entered in. Wreaths should be single faced. They will be judged hanging on a wall or lying on a table. 6. No breakable glass items or battery-operated lights are allowed on the wreaths. 7. Secure all decorations firmly to the wreath. Please securely attach to the top of your wreath a ribbon or wire for proper hanging. 8. Entries will be judged on Craftmanship, Creativity and Visual Impact of the wreath in each of the classes. This year, all entries will receive ribbons.
Points: Blue-3 Red-2 White-1
Special awards: First, second, and third place winners in each of the three classes and Best of Shows will be announced and receive a monetary award of $ 15.00 for First, $ 10.00 for Second, $ 5.00 for Third, Best of Show Junior Youth $ 25, Best of Show Senior Youth $ 25, and Best of Show Adult $ 25.
Following the fair, wreaths will be returned to the exhibitors for them to remember and honor the person they made it for. Or a collection of donated wreaths will be taken to Veteran’ s Hospital, police and fire departments, etc.
Sponsors: Adult – David and Marla Joyner Senior Youth – Ryan and Susan Anglin Junior Youth – Mike and Amanda Carnahan
Best of Show Adult – Harper Family Best of Show Senior Youth and Best of Show Junior Youth- Simpson Family
2025 BENTON COUNTY FAIR 54 121 Years • 1904-2025