CONTEST DETAILS
We kindly ask that everyone use the online form to submit their registration. This will help us prepare for the contest in advance and ensure everything runs smoothly.
GENERAL
- Open to all ages. There is no fee and is open to the general public. Limit one entry per category.
- Categories: Individual; Family/Team; Teens (ages 13-16), and Kids (ages 12 and under).
DIORAMA SPECIFICATIONS
- Diorama display should have a family-friendly theme.
- Diorama size should be between one shoebox and no larger than 12” x 14”.
- Final project should be easily transportable by one person.
- All characters in the diorama should be made using PEEPS®.
- All visible parts of the diorama should be decorated.
HOW TO SUBMIT
- Dioramas will be accepted at Town Hall Thursday, Friday, and Monday, (April 10, 11, and 14, 2025). Town Hall is located at 314 Mill Street in Occoquan and open M-F from 10am to 4pm.
VOTING & WINNERS
- The public will be invited to vote for their favorite dioramas in person at Town Hall during open hours 10am - 4 pm between April 15-19. One vote per category per person.
- Winners will be announced about 4:15pm on April 19 via Facebook, and all entrants will be emailed.
- First place winners in each category will win a prize worth $50.
OTHER INFO
- By entering the diorama contest, applicants give the Town of Occoquan permission to use photos of entries. Photos of winners may also be taken.
- Entries from Town Council Members, Town Staff, and Town Businesses are not eligible to win prizes in this contest.
- Entries must be collected by April 21. Unless other arrangements have been made, entries will be discarded on April 25.
- Contact the Events Office at events@occoquanva.gov with questions.
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