2026 Sasquatch Festival Art Contest Submission Form

Join the 2026 Sasquatch Festival ART CONTEST!!!!  SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 14TH!!!!!

We are accepting all art mediums. Photography, painting, sculpture, etc. We would like to see things that are themed around nature/The Shawnee National Forest. Bonus points if Squatch is in it or if it's of a Southern Illinois Landmark.

This year all of the art will be on display at the Harrisburg City Hall building in the City Council Room.  This room will be open on the day of the Sasquatch Festival (October 5th) for viewing and awards will happen at 2pm.  Then we will have a closing/pick up reception on January 17th

We have prizes for 7 categories:

Kids (0-12) $100

Teen (13-18) $200

Photography - $350

Traditional Art $350

Squatch Art (art with Sasquatch in it) $350

Best of Show $500

Each winner will also receive a “squatchie” trophy

Mayors Choice - Receives a plaque

Art will be scored by the ARTSCO Board members and then category sponsors will choose the winner from the top 3 scorers in each category.

Submit images of your art to us by filling out this form.  $10 per submission with a limit of 2 submissions. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 29TH!!!!!

We will notify those who’s art is accepted in to the show by SEPTEMBER 10th. Art will need to be delivered in person NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 15TH. We will coordinate art drop off's with each person. 

The show will run October 1st through January 17th.

DEADLINE HAS PASSED. SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED.