UNION — The Trustees of the Union Fair-Maine Wild Blueberry Festival are launching their annual contest to choose a design suitable for use in publicizing the 2018 Fair, coming up August 18th through 25th.

Entries should reflect the themes of this traditional agricultural fair which include, but may not be limited to, blueberries, agriculture, fairs/carnivals, farm animals, 4-H, crafts, harness racing, etc. Posters should reflect both the aspects of a traditional Agricultural Fair and the Wild Blueberry Festival. Art work should be poster size, approximately 14" x 20" and need not include lettering, dates, etc.

The selected artist will be awarded a prize of $500. All rights to the selected design will become the property of the Union Fair. It is hoped that the artist will be available, but not required, to attend one or more days during fair week to be recognized and to sign posters.

Medium is artist's choice but must be in color. Remember that the selected design will be utilized in the production of posters and other media so colors should be strong, design bold and graphic and avoid elements that do not reproduce clearly such as shading.

Entries may be submitted at any time until March 31, 2018 and should be mailed to:

Union Fair - Matthews Museum
C/O George R. Gross
P.O. Box 582
Union, Maine 04862

Entries may also be dropped off at the Union Town Office, Common Road, Union. Attention: Jay Feyler.

The winner will be announced in April.

This years Union Fair, Maine Wild Blueberry Festival, will be held from Saturday August 18 through Saturday August 25 at the Union Fair grounds just off Route 17 in Union. For more information visit www.unionfair.org.