DECORATED YAM CONTEST
October 16-19, 2024
Yamboree Exhibit Building
Sponsored by:
Newsom Law Firm
Zyia Active with Ellen Kimbrough
Ellen Kimbrough, Chairperson
RULES
- Entries must be registered on Wednesday, October 9th from
4:00 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Cost of entry will be: Single Entries – $2, School Classroom Entries – $1 for each potato (Upshur County Schools) and Groups – $5 (not to exceed 11×14 for one unit)
- Entries must be created with real yams, but may not be decorated with food (candy, icing, toothpaste, etc.)
- Entries will be judged on originality, use of the potato’s unique shape, time and effort, appropriate artwork ability for the specific age group entered.
- Each participant will receive a ribbon.
- Newspaper pictures for Best of Show winners will be on Friday at 3:30 p.m. SHARP.
- Entries can be picked up on Monday, October 21st from
4:00 p.m. – 7 p.m. All entries not picked up during this time frame will be discarded.
DIVISIONS
Under 4 years old
4-6 years old
7-9 years old
10-12 years old
CATEGORIES
Yaman Beings (yams decorated as people)
Yaminals (yams decorated as animals)
Yamobjects (all others)
PRIZES
Best of Show: $15
1st Place: $10
2nd Place: $5
3rd Place: $3
*Best of Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place will be given out in each division.