Final week to enter Art of the Avocado Competition

FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Propane Gas Company, sponsor of the Art of the Avocado Competition, has announced that those interested in entering this year’s competition should register now.

The competition is open to anyone of any age and is based on the avocado itself. Any artistic medium may be submitted; the only restriction is that the viewer must actually see an avocado somewhere in the artwork.

There are three categories: 2-Dimensional, 3-Dimensional and Photography. Prizes for 2-D & 3-D: first - $200, second - $100 and third - $50. Photography is limited to 10 entries. Photography Prize is one winner at $100.

The People’s Choice Award will be chosen the day of the Avocado Festival, Sunday, April 19, when festivalgoers will be able to vote for this category. People’s Choice Award is sponsored by La Caseta Fine Mexican Restaurant. Additional prizes are: Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce – Chamber’s Pick; Holy Quaca-Moly Award; and Brandon Gallery Director’s Award.

All artwork is due Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 at the Brandon Gallery, 105 N. Main Ave. between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. No artwork will be accepted after March 28.

Artwork will be displayed at Brandon Gallery during the month of April. To register for this event, contact Anita Kimzey at (714) 222-2462 or [email protected].