2010 - Blues Fest Logo Contest - Call For Entries!!

The Marquette Area Blues Society is currently accepting entries for the 2010 Marquette Area Blues Fest logo. All are encouraged to enter and there is no limit on the amount of entries you can submit. All ages are welcome to enter, the artwork MUST be original art and must be submitted or postmarked by January 27, 2010.

The winning logo will be used on all 2010 Festival promotional materials, including posters, T-shirts, TV and print ads and more. The winner will receive two passes to the 2010 Marquette Area Blues Fest and two 2010 Festival commemorative T-shirts.

The winning logo will be selected on Monday, February 1st, 2010, and the winner will be notified by a MABS representative within two weeks of that date.

Required Logo Details:

The logo art MUST be made of original drawings, paintings, images and text.
The logo must include the words "2010 Marquette Area Blues Fest"
The logo must incorporate a representation of the lakeside festival location or the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The logo art must be submitted on paper sheets or poster boards no smaller than 8.5" by 11.0".
The logo art must be line art, suitable for silk screening.
The logo art must be designed for a maximum of two-color printing plus the background.
The Marquette Area Blues Society reserves the right to make adjustments to the winning logo as needed.
The entrant is responsible for all copyright clearances related to images or text used in submitted entry.

Entries become the property of the Marquette Area Blues Society and will not be returned. If a submitted entry is selected as the winner, the entrant gives the Marquette Area Blues Society permission to use his/her likeness and name for promotional purposes.

Entries Submitted To The Marquette Area Blues Society For Review Must Include The Art And The Following Information:

Name and Signature of Entrant
Age of Entrant
Parent or Guardian's Name and Signature if entrant is under 18.
Mailing Address
Telephone Number
E-mail Address
Preferred T-Shirt Size

Please mail entries to:

MARQUETTE AREA BLUES SOCIETY
"LOGO CONTEST ENTRY"
P.O. Box 5
Marquette, MI 49855

2009 Logo Contest Winner!

The winner was Steven Reed from Ypsilanti, Michigan.

2008 Contest Winner

The winner of the 2008 Fest logo contest was Randy Lempinen of Negaunee. We had a variety of many marvelous entries in 2008 but Randy's logo idea outshone the competition.

2007 Contest Winner

The logo for the 2007 festival was created by Mark Stonerock!

Mark will receive two tickets to the 2007 Blues Fest, and two t-shirts with the winning logo concept.

2006 Contest Winner

Edith Greene is this year's winner and will receive two tickets to the 2006 Blues Fest, and 2 t-shirts with the winning logo concept. Stay tuned for more details...

2005 Contest Winner

Congratulations to Peggy Day of Marquette! She is the logo contest winner for the 2nd annual Marquette Area Blues Fest.

Fans may want to note that this logo may undergo some changes (mainly color issues) before the festival takes place, but here is the product that was handed in for judging.

Thanks to all MABS members who participated as judges.