Spokane Ag Expo photography contest

The 2016 Spokane Ag Expo, celebrating its 39th year, will again feature the popular photography contest celebrating agriculture at their 2016 show.

Photographers are asked to submit photos depicting “Agriculture in the Inland Northwest” by Nov. 2 to the Spokane Ag Expo office at 801 W. Riverside, Ste. 100, Spokane,WA, 99201.

All of the photographs entered will be displayed at the 2016 Spokane Ag Expo, which will be held in the Spokane Convention Center Complex Exhibit Hall. The dates of the 2016 show are February 2-4.

The winning entries will receive cash prizes and ribbons for first, second and third place in both the adult and youth divisions. Youth exhibitors are any individual under the age of 18. Ribbons will also be awarded for honorable mention and Director’s choice.

Everyone that enters will also receive two free tickets to Spokane Ag Expo that are good for all three days of the show.

Contestants are asked to submit either color or black and white prints, with a minimum size of 8x10 inches and maximum size of 11x14 inches.

Photos must to be mounted on cardboard or matted, not framed, with their entry form attached to the back.

Photos also must be submitted in “high quality” on a disc clearly marked with the photographer’s name and contact information.

A contestant can enter no more than four photos. Winners in each category will be judged by area photographers, based on theme, composition and creativity. Contest rules and entry forms can be found at http://www.agshow.org.

For further information regarding Spokane Ag Expo and the photo contest, call 509-321-3633 or visit the event website.