2026 Curran Apple Orchard Design Contest

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The Curran Apple Orchard is looking for a new design featuring our wonderful community park!

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CORE (Curran Orchard Resource Enthusiasts) volunteers are seeking design ideas for t-shirts and other items celebrating the orchard. The contest is open to everyone from April 15 through May 29, 2026. Design contestants are encouraged to visit the orchard, horse statue, and barn as well as review the orchard’s history. The winner will receive a free t-shirt and $100 cash prize along with recognition on our website. The winning design will be used for future fundraising to benefit orchard activities. All rights to reproduce and sell the winning design will become the sole property of CORE.

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Design Requirements:

1. Designs must be your original work. Designs using artificial intelligence (AI) are not permitted.

2. Designs must be representative of the Curran Apple Orchard Park and limited to 1-3 colors.

3. The design file must be a maximum of 10 MB and minimum resolution of 1500 x 1500 pixels.

4. Acceptable file types: .AI (Adobe Illustrator) or .PDF; or high-resolution .PNG or .JPG

   • Artwork from vector formats (.AI or .PDF) is recommended.

   • If using an .AI file, we recommend uploading the file with a transparent background and a resolution of 300 DPI.

5. Designs should be suitable for t-shirts and other items. 

6. All design contestants must complete the Designer Permission form by the contest deadline. If submitting multiple designs, complete a form for each design entry.

7. All designs must be received via email by the contest deadline.

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How to submit your design:

1. Complete and submit the 2026 Curran Apple Orchard Designer Permission form at: https://tinyurl.com/2026-orchard-designer-form

2. Email your design to curranappleorchard@gmail.com with the subject, “2026 Design Contest Submission.”

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Deadline:

All entries (Designer Permission form and design) must be received by Friday, May 29, 2026.

 

CORE volunteers will announce the winning entry in summer 2026!

Questions about this design contest? Contact us: curranappleorchard@gmail.com

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