Independence Day Celebration Art and Photography Contests

MERRIMACK - The Rotary Club of Merrimack announces art and photography contests at the annual Independence Day Celebration on July 4th! Artists and photographers are encouraged to submit art and photography work that is framed and ready to hang with wire. Works should not exceed 24” x 30” with frame. Entry forms are located at this site: http://www.merrimack4th.com/contests.html.

Pieces should be brought to the Arts & Crafts Tent on the grounds of Mastricola Elementary School any time before 1:00 pm on July 4th. Voting for awards will take place throughout the day by popular vote and awards will be announced after 7pm on July 4th.

In addition to the Adult Art and Photography Competitions, children will have the opportunity to create their own art on the day of the event.

At the arts and crafts event, children will be encouraged to create watercolor paintings which demonstrate their favorite things about the Fourth of July. This event will take place from 2:30 pm-4:30 pm and 5:30-6:30pm.

After the event concludes, the awards will be decided by popular vote. First prize for each adult and child age group will be a $25 gift certificate.

The 2018 Independence Day Celebration is a day of fun, games, entertainment, and food. The day's schedule has been announced and consists of the following: Sparkler 5K Road Race (Start at Merrimack YMCA) at 8:00 am; Merrimack Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast (Merrimack High School Cafeteria) from 8:00 am - 11:00 am; Parade (Daniel Webster Highway to Baboosic Lake Road ending at the Merrimack High School) starts at 1:00 pm; Merrimack Rotary Independence Day Celebration (Mastricola Elementary School Grass Fields) from 12 noon - 9:00 pm with contests, food vendors, club & service organizations, live stage events, non-profit organizations, children's entertainment, teen entertainment, business vendors, crafts & gifts, specialty vendors, family entertainment, local bands, live demonstrations, and much, much more; Fireworks (Merrimack High School field) - July 4th begin at dusk.

For more information about the July 4th Independence Day Celebration, the pancake breakfast and/or to volunteer and become a sponsor, go to www.merrimack4th.com. Become a fan of "Merrimack 4th" on Facebook and Twitter too! If interested in participating and/or to reserve space please contact Neil Anketell at info@merrimack4th.com and/or Sharon Hickey at sjhickey1@gmail.com.

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