Current Contest

 We're thrilled to announce our first-ever community-wide photo contest, inviting you to showcase the essence of rural holidays through your lens. Let's create a visual celebration of the holidays that showcases the heart and soul of our rural communities and businesses. Grab your cameras, explore, and share the magic that makes our rural holidays truly extraordinary! 

Embrace the charm and warmth of rural holidays by participating in our community-wide photo contest! We invite residents and businesses of rural communities across America to showcase the essence of their festive season through captivating images that reflect the unique traditions and celebrations that define rural life and business.
 

Share the magic of your unique holiday traditions, whether it's a festive barn dance, a community tree lighting, a parade of lights, a business or family party, or the beauty of a snowy landscape. Your photographs will tell the story of the holidays as celebrated in our cherished rural setting.

Entries will be featured on our social media platforms, allowing everyone to relish the beauty and uniqueness of our businesses, communities, and rural holiday celebrations. It's a chance to appreciate each other's communities, businesses and traditions, and revel in the festive spirit.

**Contest Details:**
**Theme:** "Spirit of Rural Holidays"
**Submission Period:** November 28, 2023 to December 20,2023
**Categories:** Capture the magic of holiday gatherings, the beauty of rural businesses and/or landscapes adorned with festive lights, or any other aspect that defines your unique rural holiday experience.
 

**How to Enter** Email your photo to info@revealingrural.com with a completed waiver found below.

Increase your chances by posting your photo on social media tagging @RevealingRural and using the hashtag #RevealingRuralHolidayPhotoContest. Ensure your post is public and that you have liked & followed us on social media.
 

**Guidelines:**
1. Submit ONE photo per participant.
2. Photos must be original and taken within a rural community in America.
3. Provide a brief caption describing the significance of the holiday moment captured and location. County, city, and state and date image was taken must be included.

4. Waiver must be submitted when picture is submitted 

**Prizes Await! **
The top three entries will not only receive recognition as the "Rural Holiday Photo Winner" but also win a prize that celebrates your creative spirit and love for rural traditions. Get ready to display your talent and pride of the Spirit of Rural!

**Judging Criteria: **

-Social Media Response
- Creativity and Originality
- Representation of Rural Holiday Spirit
- Composition and Visual Appeal

GOOD LUCK AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT !