WilCo County Fair And Rodeo Slogan Sought

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — Yee-haw: Williamson County is planning its first County Fair and Rodeo this year, and organizers said Tuesday they are in search of an original slogan to fit the inaugural event.

“Every fair and rodeo across the nation dedicates a theme for each year’s event, so we decided to let the residents help us by holding a contest,” Scott Heselmeyer, president of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo Association, said in a prepared statement. “We want the residents to submit ideas, and then we will pick semi-finalists for the public to vote on through our Facebook page.”

Officials noted Williamson County has a rich history and cherished traditions dating back to the first settlers of Texas. It also has a bright future in the growing field of agricultural science and technology, officials added. Given such dynamics, officials added, the winning slogan would bridge the past with the present and future.

“We are looking for a slogan that shows what makes Williamson County unique and a perfect place to make memories with family and friends,” Heselmeyer said succinctly.

To enter the contest, click here. Entrants should submit a slogan that is five words or less, and the Williamson County Fair Association Executive Board will vote to decide the top five entries. The top five entries will be announced on Williamson County Fair & Rodeo Facebook page (facebook.com/wilcofair) for the public to vote on the winner.

After that, the winner will be announced on March 10, and will receive two general admission tickets and parking passes for each day of the fair Oct. 22-24.

Contest rules

• The contest kicked off on Jan. 28, and will run through Feb. 17 at 1 p.m.
• Slogan must be five words or less.
• No trademarked slogans or themes.
• Must be 18 or older to enter.
• Limit of three entries per person.
• Entries must include a valid name, address, phone number, and email address. If all information is not included, entry will be omitted.
• In the event that the same slogan is submitted by multiple individuals, the first submission will be chosen first. All entries will be date and timestamped.
• The Williamson County Fair Association is not responsible for any submissions not received for reasons due to, but not limited to, postal errors, server or internet failures, or programming errors.
• All contact information and slogan ideas will not be sold to a third party.

Mailed entries will be accepted at the Williamson County Park Department. Entries should be mailed to: Williamson County Expo Center Contest, 219 Perry Mayfield, Leander, TX, 78641. Entries must be postmarked on or before Feb. 17.

Five words or less? How about: "WilCo: It's Our First Rodeo." Or: "Lasso Up Fun In WilCo." Maybe: "Rope Them Dogies In WilCo." Okay, these need some work. Put on your thinking caps, pardners.