Benton County Fair Booklet

Some of the area's litter will be on display at the Benton County Fair this year. But you'll never recognize it: it will be cleverly disguised and repurposed as art in the "Tossed" sculpture contest. This is the third year for the competition that brings awareness to litter and its impact on the environment through art. In 2018, the inaugural year, there were three entries. Last year there were 23! And this year promises to be the most creative yet. During the week of the fair, sculptures in each division (INDIVIDUAL - adult, youth and tot; GROUP - youth/ tot and mixed age) will be voted on by fairgoers. Winners in each division will receive $50.00 gift cards sponsored by NWA Roll Off Dumpsters. Second place in each division will receive $25.00 gift cards sponsored by BC Solid Waste District. Third place in each division will receive drawstring bags from BC Farm Bureau Insurance. New this year—the sculptures will also be judged and eligible for ribbons, in addition to awards. Kids and adults throughout Benton County have already been working hard on the project, which starts with a community service activity: picking up litter to prevent stormwater pollution. Then the trash is transformed into works of art—thanks to a little paint, glue, wire, screws, nails and a lot of creativity. Nearly 650 people voted on entries last year, and fairgoers enjoyed looking at all the inspired and inventive sculptures created from what others have tossed to the ground. TOSSED is sponsored by Northwest Arkansas Stormwater Education and the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research & Extension. The 2020 Benton County Fair partners are NWA Roll Off Dumpsters, Benton County Solid Waste District, and Benton County Farm Bureau Women's Committee. See entry rules on pages 87 and 88 of this book, and register online by noon on Friday, July 31 to be part of the fun! For more information, contact lsimpson@uaex.edu or 479-271-1060. Create sculpture from TOSSED litter 86 2020 Benton County Fair

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