​​THE CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION

CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION
C. PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION
2025 SPECIAL RULES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

1.     REGISTRATION is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 12.
 
2.     Entries will be judged based upon the following separation: 
 
   Adult entries 
a. Adult: 19 - 64 years old
b. Senior Citizens: 65+ years old
   
   Youth entries will be judged based upon the following separation: 
a. Sub-Junior: 4 - 8 years old
b. Juniors: 9- 13 years old
c. Seniors: 14 – 18 years old
 
   Day Care and Preschool ages – Ribbons only 
 
3. Awards - A blue, red, or white ribbon will be awarded to each category based upon merit. Grand & Reserve Champion rosettes will be awarded within each division by age category, based upon merit. 
 
4. Pick up will be Sunday, October 19, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
 
Photos must be 4 inches by 6 inches. 
Entries must be matted with white commercial mats or poster board (no foam board).  Mats must be 5 inches by 7 inches.
No slides or “instant” photos will be accepted. 
All entries must be on photo quality paper. 
No picture frames.
No social media platform filters or enhancements will be allowed.
 
CATEGORIES
 
C1 Animals
         
C2 Landscape/Still Life
 
C3 People
 
C4 Digitally Enhanced/Special Effects (No social media filters)
 
C5 Miscellaneous