BENTON, Mo. — The Benton Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a photography exhibit and competition from Aug. 29-31 at the annual Benton Neighbor Days. There are three divisions: 12-and-under, 13-and-over non professional and 13-and-over professional. There is six categories: landscapes, people, objects, animals, plants and images of Scott County or Benton.
Photos may be submitted Aug.14-29 at the Benton City Hall or the Benton Farm Bureau Insurance Office. They may also be brought to the Benton Community Building on Aug. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. The final opportunity to submit pictures will be on Aug. 30 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Community Building, but a late fee of $2 per photo will be charged.
A rosette and cash prize of $50 will be awarded to the Best of Show as determined by a judge. Other ribbons and smaller monetary prizes will be awarded to other entries. For further details and entry forms, you may stop by the City Hall or Farm Bureau Insurance Office in Benton; or you may visit the Benton Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.