FERGUS – The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is thrilled to announce the return of the Paint The Town Tartan Decorating Contest. The theme for this Tartan Up decorating competition is the 80th Fergus Scottish Festival and all things Scottish.
Judging criteria will include use of Scottish decorations such as kilts, tartan, swags, thistles, flags, etc; attention to detail; placement of decorations; honouring/acknowledging the 80th anniversary; and overall presentation.
Prizes will be awarded for Top Tartan Residential, Top Tartan Business and Most Creative Youth (18 and under). The prizes will include Festival tickets and merchandise.
All Centre Wellington residents are encouraged to join in. Interested residents should head to https://forms.gle/CstYdwGREDcT9Mcr9 to complete the application form. Applications will be open July 8, 2025 to July 22, 2025 with judging taking place July 31, 2025 and winners announced on the Festival website and social media on August 1, 2025.
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