The Rose Arts Festival, which will be held for the first time since the pandemic, has announced several competitions for local artists, athletes, cooks and chefs for the June 25 event.
The Rose Court Leadership Contest
Open to Southeast Connecticut youth ages 16-20 who exemplify pride in community involvement, intellect and leadership.
Prize money: $1,000, $500 and $250.
Deadline: May 20.
Awards ceremony: June 12 at the Mohegan Sun.
Sponsors Mohegan Sun, Love Me Forever, Luis Pabon Dance Arts Studio, FIEHN Photo
Information: roseartsfestival.com/rosecourt
Budding artists competition
Open to 0-16 years and over
Grand Prize: $500
1st, 2nd, 3rd prize for age groups 0-7, 8-10, 11-15, 16+.
Deadline: June 20 for artwork entry, drop off at Reliance Health, 40 Broadway
Sponsors: Core Plus Federal Credit Union and Friends of Sara Davis
Information: roseartsfestival.com/budding-artist
Culinary competition
Open for fruit pies made by home cooks of all ages.
Price: $125, $75, $50.
Deadline: June 25 at the Festival competition tent at Chelsea Parade, before 11:00 a.m.
Information: roseartsfestival.com/signup
Flower arrangement contest
Open to amateur cooks of all ages.
Drop-off: June 25 before 11 a.m. at the Festival Competition Tent
Price: $125, $75, $50.
Sponsor: Core Plus Federal Credit Union
Information: roseartsfestival.com/signup
5 km and 10 km running races
Open to runners and walkers of all ages.
Date: Morning of June 25 at 8:30 a.m.
Start: Reynolds Road, next to Norwich Free Academy
Prize: $100 for one randomly selected entrant.
Sponsors: Byrnes Agency and the Bartnicki family
Information: roseartsfestival.com/rose-arts-race
The Rose Arts Festival, Norwich’s biggest public event, will be held on Chelsea Green, outside the NFA, on Saturday June 25 from noon to 7 p.m. later related events in Norwich city centre.
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