Our mission is to develop a love for taking pictures, supplying tips for excellent photos, and showcasing our unique Town of Augusta.
Colors of Spring! Daffodils peeking out of the ground. Tulips blooming! All kinds of spring flowers and trees with buds getting ready to pop out. Dogwoods flowering with green leaves and gorgeous pink buds. Artists painting in and around Augusta for the 2025 Plein Air event taking place from April 24 – May 3. Talk to them about their paintings. Shoot photos of the artists and/or what they are painting from your unique perspective.
Take memorable photos to cherish the moments! Composition quality is as important as picture clarity. One standout distinction for an excellent photograph is whether or not someone desires to take a second glance, or a third. Enter the best one from your collection of memories into the “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest. All photos are eligible; not just those that portray the scenes.
- Shoot pictures in the town limits of Augusta.
- Tell a story.
2025 PHOTO SUBMISSION DEADLINES
2025 continues the regular three contests.
- ALL AGES CONTEST focuses on the Plein Air Art Festival: Deadline is May 31, 2025.
- ADULT / TEEN CONTEST focuses on Harvest Festival events: Deadline is September 30, 2025.
- KIDS 12 & UNDER focuses on any harvest food or grains with their specialized products. Deadline is October 31, 2025.
- All contests include photos taken within the Town of Augusta boundaries.
OCTOBER 2025 PRIZES for Kids 12 & under “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest
3 cash prizes by check is from the Augusta Town Board
1st place = $30.00, 2nd place = $25.00, 3rd place = $20.00
- The Uniqueness of Augusta with Creative Composition, Use of Light, and Clarity
- Photos judged by local artists, art connoisseurs, and photographers
SUBMISSIONS
Send in one 4 x 6 photo taken in Town (print and complete the entry form below). Meanwhile, if you are in Augusta, you may pick up entry forms 24 hours a day from the Post Office foyer or the Wandering Owl Gift Shop & Visitor Information Center entryway by the Town Square.
MAIL ENTRIES (4×6 photo and completed form) TO:
“Best of Augusta” Photo Contest
PO Box 42
Augusta, MO 63332