2026 Forest Festival Theme:

“Legends of the Timber”

Design Instructions:

• Artwork must be student’s original creation.

• All designs must be in a 6” circle (template available to download.)

• Heavier paper stock is recommended, but any paper type can be used.

• Any art medium may be used (pencil, pen, watercolor, pastel, paint, etc.)

• DO NOT add any text to your artwork (text will be added to the final button design during printing.)

Entry Deadline: Friday January 16, 2026

Ways to Submit your Design:

• Email to: Info@MasonCountyForestFestival.com

• Drop off at Cooper Studios, 409 West Railroad Avenue, Shelton (there is a mail slot in the front door if closed)

• Mail to: Forest Festival, PO Box 252, Shelton WA 98584

ONE ENTRY PER PERSON ACCEPTED

How are Prizes Awarded?

The Mason County Forest Festival Committee will judge all entries and select the top ten (10) finalists in January.

All finalists will be invited to attend coronation and the Grand Prize winner will be announced during Mason County Forest Festival Coronation, March 14th, at the Shelton High School Performing Arts Center.

Prizes:

• 3rd Grade - Honorable Mention (1st, 2nd & 3rd place)

• 4th Grade - Honorable Mention (1st, 2nd & 3rd place)

• 5th-8th Grade - 1st $60, 2nd $40, 3rd $20

• 9th-12th Grade - 1st $60, 2nd $40, 3rd $20

• Grand Prize - $100 cash and their artwork will appear on the 82nd Mason County Forest Festival Button.

Let’s keep this tradition alive by submitting your designs. Be creative, stick to the theme and have fun!!!