🎉 Clubs & Kids Competitions at the 2026 National Peanut Festival!
📍 NPF Premium Exhibit Building
🎨 Theme: “Ease On Down the Row”
The National Peanut Festival is proud to celebrate the creativity, talent, and teamwork of young artists, students, clubs, and community organizations. From colorful posters and coloring pages to imaginative educational exhibits, there are plenty of ways to participate!
🖍️ Poster Contest
Open to third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade students and Special Citizens.
Theme: “Ease On Down the Row”
• Posters must measure exactly 14" x 22"
• Full-size poster boards will be disqualified
• Chalk, paint, crayons, pencils, markers, and other flat materials may be used
• Nothing may hang from or extend beyond the poster
• Each school may submit two winning entries per grade level
• Entries are due to the superintendent’s office by Friday, October 16, 2026
• Homeschool entries should be delivered to the NPF Office
• Name, grade, school, phone number, and email address must appear on the back
Awards in each class:
First Place: Ribbon and $20
• Second Place: Ribbon and $15
• Third Place: Ribbon and $10
🎨 Coloring Contest
Open to kindergarten, first-grade, second-grade, and Special Citizens contestants. The competition is conducted through participating schools.
Each school may submit two winners per grade level
• Winning entries are due to the superintendent’s office by Friday, October 16, 2026
• Each entry must include the school’s name and phone number
• Winners will be notified through their schools
Awards in each class:
First Place: Ribbon and $15
• Second Place: Ribbon and $10
• Third Place: Ribbon and $5
🏛️ Clubs & Organizations Exhibits
Adult and youth clubs and organizations may create themed exhibits showcasing their missions, projects, and community involvement. This competition excludes 4-H, FCCLA, FFA, and FBLA, which have a separate exhibit competition.
Theme: “Ease On Down the Row”
• Setup: Friday, October 30, from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
• Booth dimensions: 9'5" deep x 6'7" wide x 7' high
• Only 14 spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis
• Previous year’s Grand Prize winners are not eligible
• Exhibits must be new and cannot reuse materials from last year
• Entries must be emailed to exhibits@nationalpeanutfestival.com
• Booth removal: Monday, November 16, from 3:00-7:00 PM
Awards for Adult and Youth classes:
First Place: $500
• Second Place: $400
• Third Place: $350
• Fourth Place: $300
🌾 4-H, FCCLA, FFA & FBLA Exhibits
Youth organizations are invited to create educational displays highlighting their activities while incorporating the 2026 Festival theme.
Entry deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026
• Setup: Tuesday, November 3, from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
• Booth dimensions: 9'5" deep x 6'7" wide x 7' high
• Categories include 4-H Community Clubs, 4-H County Clubs, FCCLA, FFA, and FBLA
• Only 18 booths are available on a first-come, first-served basis
• Exhibits must remain in place throughout the Festival
• Removal and cleanup: Monday, November 16, from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Awards in each category:
First Place: $500 and rosette
• Second Place: $450 and rosette
• Third Place: $400 and rosette
• Fourth Place: $300 and rosette
📅 Pickup Reminder
Poster and coloring contest entries and prizes may be picked up Monday, November 16, from 4:00-6:00 PM at the fairgrounds.
🎈 Whether you are coloring, creating, or collaborating with your club, this is your opportunity to share your talents and become part of a treasured National Peanut Festival tradition. Let’s “Ease On Down the Row” together!
Questions about the Poster or Coloring Contest? Contact Cynthia Riley at (334) 797-1259 or crriley2@icloud.com.
Club and Organization entries: exhibits@nationalpeanutfestival.com
4-H, FCCLA, FFA, and FBLA entries: jodom@hcboe.us
🌐 Visit www.nationalpeanutfestival.com for entry forms and complete contest rules.