2025 Danish Festival Poster Design Competition

Theme: “Danish Traditions”

Overview:

Showcase your creativity and celebrate the beauty of Danish culture! We are looking for original poster artwork that captures the heart of Danish traditions – from pastries and parades to folklore and family gatherings.

Winning adult design will be featured at the 61st Annual Danish Festival and will be proudly hung in the Danish Festival Office, located at 311 S. Lafayette St. Greenville, MI 48838.

Guidelines:

• Must be the artist’s original work.
• Must be 11” x 17” (vertical) or larger
• Only hand drawn artwork will be accepted. No digital artwork or AI generated artwork will be accepted.
• Include elements tied to Danish heritage (think Danish flags, Danish dress, aebleskiver, etc.) 

Competition Age Categories and Prizes:

Adult Division: Ages 18+

Prizes:

1. First Place: $100 and artwork framed in Danish Festival Office
2. Second Place: $50 and a Danish Festival t-shirt
3. Third Place: Danish Festival Swag Basket

Teen Division: Ages 13-17

Prizes:

1. First Place: $50 and a Danish Festival t-shirt
2. Second Place: $25 and a Danish Festival t-shirt
3. Third Place: Danish Festival Swag Basket

Junior Division: Ages 6-12

Prizes:

1. First Place: $50 and a Danish Festival t-shirt
2. Second Place: $25 and a Danish Festival t-shirt
3. Third Place: Danish Festival Swag Basket

Deadlines and Voting:

• Deadline to submit artwork is Friday, June 13, 2025.
• Submissions must be delivered to our office at 311 S. Lafayette St. Suite 103 Greenville, MI 48838. Artwork must include the completed attached form.
• Voting will take place from July 1st – July 31st. We will have options to vote available in person, at the Open Air Breakfast, on our website, and on Facebook. Please stay tuned for more information.
• Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 13th at 5:30pm at our Opening Ceremony.