Little Johnny Appleseed Contest

The Cleveland Apple Festival™ presents the Little Johnny Appleseed Contest!

Boys 5-8 years of age are invited this year to compete for the title of Little Johnny Appleseed.  Each contestant will need to dress in their best Johnny Appleseed outfit. Judging will be based on costume and presentation.

• Contest is Saturday, Oct. 18th with Dress Rehearsal is at 2 PM with the contest at 3 PM.
• Cost to enter is $10 per contestant.
• The grand prize is $75 and a trophy.
• Runner up prize is a $30 Gift Certificate to Toys R Us and a trophy.
• You may apply in advance by completing your application online below or by printing and sending your application along with entry fee to PO Box 0761 Cleveland, TN 37364. Those applying online may pay fee using Paypal or mailing entry fee to noted address.  (Paypal button will be available when applying online.)

Click here to complete your application online.
Click here for a printable entry form (Adobe PDF).

Little Johnny Appleseed  Rules

1. Contestants for Little Johnny Appleseed must be between 5 and 8 years of age by the actual date of the contest (Saturday, October 18th 2008) Proof of age may be requested.
2. Contestants must purchase a child's ticket to attend the festival on the day of the contest. The actual contest takes place Saturday, October 18th at 3pm. Contestants must sign in at the contest table by 2pm and attend a dress rehearsal.
3. Contestants are required to have a sponsor (business or family) who will pay a $10.00 entry fee. Please make checks payable to The Cleveland Apple Festival™
4. Contestant agrees to a) be interviewed on stage by our Master of Ceremonies during contest day b) to appear in a farmer type or country style outfit c) participate in a pre-contest judges chat with all Little Johnny contestants.
5. Contestant agrees that the decision of the judges is final.
6. All contestants must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or legal guardian during all contest proceedings.
7. There will be one grand prize and title awarded. There will also be one runner up prize awarded.
8. The grand prize is $75 and a trophy.
9. Runner up prize is a $30 Gift Certificate to Toys R Us and a trophy.
10. All contestants by entering agree to allow The Cleveland Apple Festival™ and/or it sponsors to use their likeness and names for publicity purposes relating to the festival and/or Little Johnny Appleseed.
11. Immediate family members of employees or directors of The Cleveland Apple Festival™ cannot enter this contest. The Cleveland Apple Festival™ reserves the right to limit the contestants should the amount of entries become larger than can feasible be judged by the judging panel in the allotted time.

Click here to complete your application online.
Click here for a printable entry form (Adobe PDF).

The event proudly sponsored by The Cleveland Daily Banner
http://www.clevelandbanner.com

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