The theme for the 2026 Wilson County and Tennessee State Fair Photo Contest is “All Things Trees.”

Eligibility                                                                                                                                                           

 Open to Any 4-H member in Tennessee

Divisions

• Jr. Division:  Grades 4^th through 8^th as of January 1^st, 2026                                
• Sr. Division:  Grades 9^th through 12^th as of January 1^st, 2026

2026 Theme

“All Things Trees!”

4‐H members can submit a photograph of anything that relates in any way to trees or forest products. This could be live trees, wood, wood products. etc. etc.

Process                                                                                               

• Counties can submit up to 5 photos in each age division
• ONLY 1 Photo per 4-H member can be submitted.
• Photos must be received by 11:00PM EDT,  on Monday, July 27, 2026.
• Photos need to be emailed to extension office.
• Photo must be attached to the email with the file name of:
  • Division (JR or SR)
  • County
  • Name of 4-H member
  • Example JRBlountTomSmith
• Also attach the Registration form the email. 
• Photos will be judged on:
  • Photographic Quality,
  • Composition,
  • Originality
  • Relation to the Theme
• Photos must have been taken since August 1, 2025.

Awards

• Awards will be given to the top 5 photos in each Region in each grade division
• The three winning Regional Photos will be judged to determine Best of Show
• The top 5 photos in each region will be printed and mounted and exhibited at the Tennessee State Fair.
• All Photos will be exhibited at the fair in virtual exhibit.

Premiums will be awarded in each division

• First Place        $100
• Second Place   $75
• Third  Place     $50