Mini Model Contest

🎨 Get Creative! Join the Raíces Festival Mini Model Contest 🏮 Are you ready to showcase your creativity and celebrate tradition? The Raíces Festival is calling on all artists, families, and creative minds to participate in this year’s Mini Model Contest: Las Posadas: Light & Hope! Bring your ideas to life by crafting your own colorful, handmade lantern inspired by Las Posadas. 📌 Contest Details & Guidelines Submission Deadline: September 9, 2026 (Before 4:00 PM) Drop-off Location: Purdue Extension Office (1111 S. Jackson Street) Who Can Participate: Open to anyone 5 years and older residing in Clinton County. Team Size: Individual entries or teams of up to 4 people. ✂️ Design Requirements: Must be 100% handmade. Maximum Size: 2 ft. by 3 ft. Maximum Height: 18 inches. Bonus Points: Earn extra points if your lantern actually lights up! 💡 🏆 Cash Prizes & Exhibition Show off your hard work on the big stage! All project models will be exhibited during the festival, with the official award ceremony taking place on stage on Saturday, September 19. 1st Place: $200 2nd Place: $100 3rd Place: $50 Special thanks to our sponsor, Crusin' Dumpsters, for supporting this community event!