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Macaroni Art Special Contest THIS WEEK

at the Salem Fair and Exposition

July 7, 2015
It's that time of year again, time to start getting excited about the Salem Fair coming to the Salem Civic Center July 1st-12th. And, once again Macaroni Kid is offering a special contest and looking for the BEST MACARONI ART!

To check out all the Blue Ribbon Contests and Special Contests visit the new website here   salemfair.wix.com/grabtheblue

Date of MACARONI ART Contest:  July 11th
Contest Entry Time:  noon-3pm
Age Categories:  Y1: Pre-K-2nd Grade and Y2: 3rd-5th Grade
Prizes: We will have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for both age categories. 

1st Prize for Y1 & Y2: Salem Art Center classes (valued at over $100)
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2nd Prize Y1: Punch card for Playfitstayfit Roanoke's Gym for Kids

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2nd Prize Y2: Bricks 4 Kidz week of summer camp and goodies (valued at over $100)

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3rd Prize for Y1 and Y2: Green Ridge Rec Center/Splash Valley Passes

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Contest rules and information:
  • Macaroni Art must be made on a sturdy surface that won’t bend or break if handled or moved.
  • Art can have a base no larger than 3’X3’. No glass will be permitted.
  • You can use other items in the artwork but the macaroni is what will prominently be judged.
  • Use your imagination! You can make any type of art or handicraft including sculpture, jewelry, etc.
  • Feel free to color your macaroni but make sure that all paint and glue are dry before registering.
  • Only 1 entry per person. Judges decisions are final. Pick up for Macaroni Art and prizes is on July 13th at exhibit check-out.
  • Judging will be based on:  Appearance, design, degree of difficulty, and creativity