Department S: PHOTOGRAPHYSuperintendent: Carol Callahan 507-438-1518
Entries Close: On-Line entries close on Thursday July 31st 2025.
Pre- registration is encouraged as this means your tags will be printed already.
Register on-line http://MowerCountyFair.fairentry.com or scan the QR Code
Entries on-line open June 2. Select Department 17 Photography, Division and Class
Entry dates:
Friday Night August 1st from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.,
Saturday August 2nd 9: 00 am-12: 00pm 1:00pm-6:00pm
Sunday August 3rd 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Creative Arts Building
Release time:
Sunday August 10th 2025- 6:00 - 8:00 pm (No early release)
Monday August 12th 9:00 a.m. 12:00pm
General Rules:
1. Open to anyone in Mower and surrounding counties.
2. Limit of 1 Print per Class
3. Pictures must be taken by exhibitor but may be processed commercially.
4. All prints must be, 4x6 or up to 16x20 and must be mounted on FOAM CORE, BUT NOT FRAMED.
5. Mounted prints must be able to withstand wind.
6. Mower County Fair assumes no responsibility for loss or damage of pictures.
7. The decision of the judge is final and the Superintendent has the right to reject unsuitable prints.
8. Pictures submitted in previous Mower County fairs are not eligible
Division 01 Professional/Pro-Am-Someone who makes their living in photography or has won Grand Champion in the past.
Premium 1st $10.00, 2nd $5.00, 3rd $3.00
Division 02 Adult (18 & over)
Premium 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00
Division 03 Youth (13-17)
Premium 1st $5.00, 2nd $.4.00, 3rd $3.00
Division 04 Child (Up to 12)
Premium 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00
Class
01. Pictures taken at 2024 Mower County Fair
02. Black & White, People
03. Black & White, Nature/Scenic
04. Black & White, Animals
05. Black & White, Other
06. Color print, People
07. Color print, Nature/Scenic
08. Color Print, Animal
09. Color Print, Other
10. Digitally Altered Prints
11. Physically Altered Prints (Collage, etc.)
12. Challenge Photo: Sunsets