Interested in some fun competition? There's something for everyone. Take a moment and check out the exciting competitions that are going on and around Strawberry Festival:

Plein Air Painting Contest—Adult Division Plein Air Painting Contest—Youth Division Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Ozaukee County Berry   Big Run Strawberry Festival T-Shirt Design Contest

Plein Air Painting Competition - Adult Division
Plein Air Painting Competition brings the artist outside to work directly from nature. Nationally-recognized artists and amateurs compete for cash awards. Art lovers are invited to come watch the artists at work, then bid on your favorite piece in a silent auction being held at the Cedarburg Cultural Center on Saturday, June 25, from 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. This is a call to artists and collectors alike. Artists interested in competing, please click below for more information:

Plein Air Painting Competition for Adults CLICK HERE

Plein Air Painting Competition - Youth Division
This unique contest for children of all ages 17 and under is the first of its kind in the nation. The Cedarburg Cultural Center is pleased to announce its 8th Annual Plein Air Painting Contest-Youth Division. Young artists interested in artistically portraying Cedarburg’s charm can register for the contest beginning in May. For registration or more information please call 262-375-3676 or click here: 

Cedarburg Cultural Center-Special Events

Berry Big Run - Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Ozaukee County
Saturday, June 25, at 9:00 a.m. in Cedar Creek Park, N52W5882 Portland Rd., Cedarburg is the 20th Annual 5k run/walk draws over 500 participants and kicks off the Cedarburg Strawberry Festival. The 5k run/walk course is throughout the historic Cedarburg and is USATF-certified with computerized results. Run/walk pre-registrants receive a free, uniquely designed commemorative t-shirt. Prizes awarded for the first three best finishers in several categories. All proceeds go toward Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee County. Please click here for more information and registration form: http://www.bigs-ozaukee.org/events.htm

Strawberry Festival T-shirt Design Contest
Calling all artists... Strawberry Festival T-shirt Design Contest is seeking t-shirt designs for our 2011 Strawberry Festival. At the close of the contest judges from the Cedarburg Artist Guild will review the submissions and declare a winner. The winner of the design contest will receive a $100 and a free T-shirt as well as the honor of seeing all the festival-goers who purchase a shirt, wear them proudly. The contest is open to all. Please CLICK HERE for a contest entry form and rules: Deadline: May 1, 2011.