Photo Contest

Enter your shots in the annual Faire photo contest for a chance at wondrous prizes! Read below for contest and entry rules, prize information and last year's winners. Best of luck to all!

Contest Rules

1. Photos must have been taken in 2011 at the 31st Annual PennsylvaniaRenaissance Faire held in the Shire of Mount Hope. A winning photo is judged on the relevance to the Faire and whether the subject matter of the print encompasses the embodiment of the atmosphere and magic that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.

2. Black and white or color prints qualify. If you are submitting a digital print, it must be a high resolution (300 dpi or more) image and printed at high quality on glossy photo paper. No more than 2 prints may be entered.

3. All prints must be 5 X 7 or 8 X 10 and mounted on lightweight board. A label shall be affixed to the back of the mounted board. The label should include the name, address, and telephone number of the entrant. A brief caption that will help the panel of judges understand the photo may be included under the entry label.

4. All entries shall be sent postage pre-paid and must arrive before December 31, 2011 to: The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire Photo Contest, 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim, PA 17545. Winners will be notified by March 1, 2012.

5. All entries and the negatives or transparencies from which they were made become the property of the Faire. Upon entry, the photographer grants the Faire full rights to publish for any and all purposes, commercial, promotional or otherwise.

Prizes

Grand prize winner will be awarded gift certificates totaling $100 redeemable for handcrafted Faire wares and two season passes to the 2012 Faire. First, Second and Third place winners will receive two season passes each. Honorable Mentions will receive two admission tickets to the 2012 Faire. Each weekend throughout the Faire season will showcase an exciting and unique theme that offers a different experience every time. Enjoy themed entertainment, foods, participatory contests and activities in addition to the regularly scheduled events. Be sure to return again and again to experience each theme. Themes available on the menu at left. Check back soon for detailed information on each weekend!

2010 Winners

Grand Prize: Erin Kelley Carlisle, PA

First Place: Dirk Yahraes Walnutport, PA

Second Place: Kelley Brower Stevens, PA

Third Place: Richard Kelly Carlisle, PA

Honorable Mention: Cynee Godshall Harleysville, PA

Honorable Mention: Jaime Manning Etters, PA