The National Cherry Festival is proud to announce the return of its Fine Art Competition as part of its 100th celebration, inviting artists to honor a century of tradition, community, and cherries through creative expression.
The top three winners will receive cash prizes: $1,000 for first place, $700 for second place, and $500 for third place.
The Festival’s Commemorative Print Program began in 1987 as a fine art competition open to all ages. Over time, it evolved into today’s Student Art Competition, which awards more than $4,000 annually in scholarships to middle and high school artists across the region and state. The return of the Fine Art Competition brings the program full circle as part of the Festival’s 100th celebration. Please note that the submission deadline for the 2026 Student Art Competition has passed.
A special thank you to Jentees Custom Logo Gear for supporting student scholarships, and to Bulls-I, the Festival’s official art competition partner, for helping administer one of the region’s premier student art competitions.
Official Rules and Application