What is it? AGRO ART is 3-dimensional fruit and vegetable artwork. This quirky competition fosters imagination, creativity and fun for both participants and the viewing public.
How does the competition work?This year the Agro Art is a ONE DAY COMPETITION! It will take place in front of the Castroville Community Center on the grounds of the Castrovilille Artichoke Festival on Saturday, May 19th, 2012. Artists may enter the arena with their supplies when the festival gates open at 10am. All parking is in the public area, so competitors should have wagons or carts for their agro art supplies. Entrants may not begin building their sculptures with produce until10am.
AGRO ART RULES:
* Must pay regular Artichoke Festival entries fee.
* All competitors must fill out an entry form either in advance or at the entrance to the Competition.
* Spaces are limited: "First come - First Served" basis.
* Only Pre-registered entrants are guaranteed a table until 10:30am. After 10:30, hold on spot will be forfeited and given to person on waiting list.
* Each single entrant be assigned one-half of a working table.
* Each team will be assigned a full working table.
* Sculptures must be constructed during the competition time of no earlier than 10am and no later then 1pm.
* Entries must be at least 60% fresh product and 10% artichokes.
* Ocean Mist Farms has provided Artichokes and other "art pieces" such as cauliflower, broccoli and head lettuce. All is available on a first come, first served basis.
* Entrants must provide their own supplies except for veggies as noted above.
* No flowers may be used. However, it is permissible to use leaves,brush, grasses and other living foliage.
* It is permissible to use wire, wood, glue, tape and plastic to form a base for the sculpture or secure it.
JUDGING:
* Judging will begin at 1pm sharp.
* Winners will be announced at 2pm on location.
* All sculptures must remain at the Festival until Sunday when the festival ends.
* All entries not picked up will become the property of the Castroville Artichoke Festival.
Who may enter? The competition is open to kids from 5 to 97. Area artists, culinary whizzes and school teams are encouraged. No prior experience is required. Competition will be in the following categories.
Adult - Individual & Team
High school (grades 9-12) - Individual & Team
Middle School (grades 7 &8) - Individual & Team
Grammar School (grades K-6) - Individual & Team
Professional (chefs, florists and artists)
How much does it cost? No fee is charged for competition entry. Each entrant or team will be assigned equal table space. Contestants are responsible for providing
their own supplies and produce. (Ocean Mist will provide artichokes
and other limited produce selections on a first-come, first-served basis.)
Entries limited. Send in your registration today!
WHAT ABOUT PRIZES?
Attention Artist, Culinary Whizzes, and Kids of All Ages! Like to Play With Your Food? It’s fun. It’s creative. And there is over $6500 in cash prizes!
SATURDAY
All contestants in the individual category will be assigned 4 feet of table space.
All group teams will be assigned an 8' table.
Professionals
1st Place - $400
2nd Place - $300
3rd Place - $200
Adult /Team
1st Place - $400
2nd Place - $300
3rd Place - $200
Adult/Individual
1st Place - $300
2nd Place - $150
3rd Place - $100
High School/ Individual
1st Place - $300
2nd Place - $150
3rd Place - $100
Middle School/ Individual
1st Place - $250
2nd Place - $150
3rd Place - $100
Grammar School/ Individual
1st Place - $250
2nd Place - $150
3rd Place - $100
Grammar School Team: K–6th
1st Place - $400
2nd Place - $300
3rd Place - $200
Middle School Team: 7th-8th
1st Place - $400
2nd Place - $300
3rd Place - $200
High School Team: 9th-12th
1st Place - $400
2nd Place - $300
3rd Place - $200
For more information,
contact Hilda Medina at hilda@oceanmist.com
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Tel (831) 633-2465 • Fax (831) 633-0485
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