2008 “YUMION” WRITING CONTEST
- Entries are divided into 3 categories
Grades K-2 (suggested length of entry, 50-150 words)
Grades 3-5 (150-300 words)
Grades 6-8 (300-500 words)
- Each entry must feature something concerning Vidalia, “Yumion”, and/or the Sweet Onion. Entries can include poems as well as stories.
- Each entry must be accompanied by a separate sheet of paper stating the author’s name, address, age, grade, school, and telephone number. No name should appear on the entry itself and the entries should not be placed in binders or folders.
- Entries do not need to be typed, but must be clearly legible and written in ink. They must be received at the Vidalia-Toombs County Library by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 4, 2008 or at any of the Ohoopee Regional Library System branches by closing time that day.
- Each category will be awarded a first, second, and third place prize as well as an honorable mention (Sixteen prizes total). The first place prize in each category is $20, second is $15, third is $10, and honorable mention is $5.
- Winners will be announced at the Vidalia Onion Festival (April 24 – 27).
- For more information please call 912-537-9283.