Calling All Creatives!
Show off your skills in the Texas Mushroom Festival’s Amateur Photography and Art Contest! Whether you’re snapping the perfect photo or bringing your vision to life with paint, pencil, or mixed media, we want to see how you capture the charm of Madisonville and the spirit of the festival. From mushrooms and market scenes to community moments and colorful landscapes—share your unique perspective through your art.
Submit your best work for a chance to win exciting prizes and have your creativity showcased at the festival. Let’s celebrate the talent in our community and the beauty that surrounds us!
**Entries and checks to be mailed to P.O. Box 695, Madisonville, Tx 77864**
2024 Amateur Photography Contest Winners
Overall Students
Best In Show – Zoe Hackman : “Canyon Beauty”
Best Mushroom – Aiden Fritsche : “Fungi Frenzy”
Student Floral Category
1st Place : Penelope Salmatanis
2nd Place : Colton Gatlin
Student Mushroom Category
1st Place : Holly Mullins
2nd Place : Alexandra Wilcox
Student People Category
1st Place : Ania Gurria
2nd Place : Harper Murr
Student Black & White Category
1st Place : Eesha Reddy
2nd Place : Brittney Buckner
Student Open Category
1st Place : Landri Carter
2nd Place : Brittney Buckner
Student Landscape Category
1st Place : Camden May
2nd Place : Aidan McLean
Student Animal Category
1st Place : Katelyn Henshaw
2nd Place : Cameryn Buckland
Overall Adults
Best In Show – Teresa Cook : “Black Mushrooms”
Best Mushroom – Gina Guthrie : “Tree of Life”
Adult Floral Category
1st Place : Dawn Moore
2nd Place : Daniel Finelt
Adult Mushroom Category
1st Place : Chase Zalobny
2nd Place : Novalene Thurston
Adult People Category
1st Place : Brenda Martinez
2nd Place : Carrie Dodd
Adult Black & White Category
1st Place : Novalene Thurston
2nd Place : Jeff Grimm
Adult Open Category
1st Place : Leigh Ellen Howeth
2nd Place : Randy Alkire
Adult Landscape Category
1st Place : Novalene Thurston
2nd Place : Gina Guthrie
Adult Animal Category
1st Place : Teresa Cook
2nd Place : Melanie Kelly
2024 Amateur Photography Contest Categories
Mushrooms (B&W or Color)
Landscapes
Animals/All Critters
People
Floral
Black & White
Open
Quilt Show
Step into a world of color, creativity, and craftsmanship at the Texas Mushroom Festival’s Quilt Show! This cherished tradition showcases the incredible talent of local and regional quilters, with stunning displays ranging from traditional patterns to modern designs. Whether you’re an avid quilter or simply appreciate the art, you’ll be inspired by the intricate stitching, storytelling, and artistry on display. Join us in celebrating this timeless craft and the hands and hearts behind each beautiful piece.
All photos captured by The Madisonville Meteor
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