Sponsored by Mojave Drums

This is an outdoor event.

1. Entry fee for the Great Coyote Melon Contest is $1 per entry. There is no fee for Junior division entries.
2.  Only one entry per class. (See classes below).
3.  All entries must consist solely of coyote melons, buffalo gourds, etc. (Cucurbita digitata, Cucurbita palmata, or Cucurbita foetidissima. )
4.  Divisions are as follows: Beginner, Advanced & Junior (under 14 years of age). Any contestant who has not previously won a prize in any category will be considered a beginner.
5.  Entries must be submitted by 11:00 AM on Saturday, Sept. 19. Judging will take place immediately following. Ribbons will be awarded to first place winners in each category. In addition, the judging panel will select one entry to receive the Judges Trophy, as well as awards for Most Patriotic, Most Original, and Most Unusual. There will also be a People's Choice Award. Criteria for these awards will be at the sole discretion of the judges. In the event there are insufficient entries in a given division, the judges reserve the right to award prizes at their discretion.
6.  Entries may be picked up after 3:00PM, Sunday, Sept. 20. I.D. will be required!
7.  Judges may not enter the competition.
8. While every effort will be made to safeguard entries, the sponsors of this event can not be responsible for any damage to entries and will not be liable for any damages or contract failures whatsoever caused by weather, natural causes, acts of God, or any other conditions beyond the control of the sponsors, etc.

For information & entry forms contact Michelle West, 928-565-4185, or email kmwest@citlink.net.

Classes & Divisions

Note: Each Class except “A” will have Junior (under 14), Beginner & Advanced Divisions

 A: Unaltered (No Age Divisions)

1.      Smallest

2.      Largest

3.      Ugliest

 B. Decorated, uncut,

1.      Wood burned

2.      Painted or stained

3.      Embellished with other materials

4.      Any combination of above

 C. Decorated, cut

1.      Wood burned

2.      Painted or stained

3.      Embellished with other materials           

4.      Any combination of above

 D. Most patriotic, any technique

 E. Most unusual, any technique

 F. Most Original, any technique.

For information & entry forms contact Michelle West, 928-565-4185, or email kmwest@citlink.net.

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