“Fun Safety Initiative” poster contest.
Saturday
Submit entries from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the  Somerset County Fair are having a “Fun Safety Initiative” poster contest.
Children ages by June 1st of 8-11, 12-14, and 15-18, can enter.
Submit entries from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday
The theme of this year’s contest is “Fun and Safety on the Fairgrounds.” The posters should pertain to amusement rides and any of the items listed below:
Tram - fairground to and from parking lot transportation
Livestock - Biting, kicking, runaway, hand-feeding hazards
Horse-drawn wagons and equipment dangers
Tractors and tractor-drawn equipment dangers
Caged poultry and animal hazards
Trip hazards
 

Criteria for the state contest.
1. Only one poster may be submitted per student.
2. The poster size must be 14 1/2 by 22 inches, equivalent to one-half of a standard poster board. Other sizes will not be accepted for judging at the state level.
3. This year’s theme is “Fun and Safety on the Fairgrounds.” Participants should use this theme on their poster and illustrate the interdependence between riders and rides.
4. One poster per age group per fair may be forwarded for state competition.
5. Posters will be evaluated on use of the theme, visual appearance and creativity in relation to the exhibitor’s age group.
6. Checks for $100, $75 and $50 will be presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to the top three individuals in each age group during the Pennsylvania State Farm Show.  Winners will be notified in advance and invited to attend an awards presentation.
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