A photography contest will be hosted by the Friends of Rexroat Prairie at the prairie beginning on Saturday, June 15. Rexroat Prairie is located in Virginia, Illinois at the corner of IL Rt. 78 and Virginia Road in Cass County. The contest is free and open to people of all ages. Photos will be judged anonymously by a professional photographer.
Monetary awards will be given to the top three places in three age divisions. The age groups are three to seven, eight to 17, and 18 and up. Images may include anything found within the premises of the prairie and the cabins (no pets, people or props). The following information must be included with all photographs or photos will be disqualified: name, address, phone number, email address, age, and date photos were taken. Two photographs may be submitted.
Photos must be submitted to [email protected] in jpeg format by midnight on July 15. Winners will be announced on the Friends of Rexroat Prairie Facebook page by Aug. 10. Check awards will be sent to winners via U.S. mail. Text Kay (217-370-7805) or Debby (217-741-9527) with questions. All photographs submitted will be printed and available for viewing at Log Cabins Day at Rexroat Prairie on Oct. 12.
