2026 WV Cupcake Festival Photography Contest

2026 WV Cupcake Festival Photography Contest
RULES AND INFORMATION:
- PHOTOGRAPHERS MAY ENTER NO MORE THAN 2 PRINTS PER CATEGORY
- THERE IS NO FEE TO ENTER PHOTOS
- PHOTOS MUST BE ORIGINAL WORK BY THE CONTESTANT
- PHOTO EXHIBIT/CONTEST IS OPEN TO AMATEURS ONLY. ANYONE THAT HAS NOT ADVRETISED AS A PHOTOGRAPHER IN THE PAST YEAR IS CONSIDERED TO BE AN AMATEUR
WEST VIRGINIA CUPCAKE FESTIVAL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO EXHIBIT PHOTOS DEEMED INAPPROPRIATE

WEST VIRGINIA CUPCAKE FESTIVAL WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO ANY PHOTO

ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PHOTOGRAPH(S), ENTRY FORM AND ENTRY FEE FOR EACH PHOTO.

BY SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRY FORM ONLINE, YOU AGREE TO MAIL (MUST BE IN HAND) OR DROP OFF YOUR PHOTOS BY THE DEADLINE. ANY PHOTOS NOT RECEIVED BY THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED LATE.

PHOTOS MUST BE IN PRINT FORM FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES BELOW.

IF YOU WISH FOR YOUR PHOTO TO BE RETURNED AFTER THE FESTIVAL, PLEASE INCLUDE A PADDED ENVELOPE WITH PRE-PAID POSTAGE FOR THE PHOTO TO BE RETURNED ENTRIES MAY BE DROPPED OFF AT VALLEY PARK OR MAILED TO:

WV CUPCAKE FESTIVAL

1 VALLEY PARK RD

HURRICANE, WV 25526

PHOTOS MAY BE OF NATURE, ANIMALS, PEOPLE OR PLACES, BUT MUST BE TAKEN IN WEST VIRGINIA

ENTRIES MUST BE MOUNTED, BUT NOT FRAMED. PHOTOS AND MATS CAN RANGE FROM 5X7 TO 11X14

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON THE BACK OF EACH PHOTO:

NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL.

PLEASE DO NOT DISPLAY PRESONAL INFORMATION ON THE FRONT OF THE PHOTO OR MAT

PRIZES:

RIBBONS WILL BE PRESENTED TO OVERALL FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PLACE WINNERS IN PEOPLE’S CHOICE.

RIBBONS WILL BE PRESENTED TO FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PLACE FOR BEST OF SHOW TO BE DETERMINED BY A JUDGING PANEL.

EACH CATEGORY WILL AWARDED A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PLACE

CATEGORIES:

Nature

Places

Animals

People

Events

Cupcakes/Cupcake Shop
Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Where was the photo taken?
By signing this form, I agree that my photo(s) are original works taken by me. I

also understand that the West Virginia Cupcake Festival, Inc, Valley Park and

Putnam County Parks and Recreation are not responsible for any damage or loss

to my photos. I agree that my photo may be used for any publications,

advertisement, etc. on behalf of the West Virginia Cupcake Festival, Inc without

compensation for these publications. I understand that if for any reason my

submitted photo(s) are deemed inappropriate, the West Virginia Cupcake

Festival, Inc has the right to refuse to display/exhibit my photo and my entry fee

will not be refunded. Entry fee refund will not be issued for any reason unless the

event is cancelled.
Signature
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