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SUMMARY:Alebrije-Inspired Make-up Contest
DESCRIPTION:Alebrije-Inspired Make-up Contest:\n🎨 Show your talent and unleash your creativity!🗓 Date: Saturday\, September 13\n🕘 Registration: 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM by the alebrije stage\n🕘 Time: Be ready to participate by 9:10 PM📍 Location: Next to the main stage at Prairie Creek ParkAddress: 260 Washington St.\, Frankfort\, IN \nTransform your face into a magical canvas inspired by the colors and patterns of alebrijes—the fantastic creatures of Mexican folklore! Open to men and women\, this contest invites participants to display their most creative and artistic makeup looks in front of a live audience. \n🏆 Prizes (per category): \n\n1st Place: $50\n2nd Place: $25\n\n👨‍⚖️ Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges. \n📲 To register: Send a text message to 765-357-3613 before August 31. \nLet your imagination run wild and bring your fantastic face creation to the Raíces Festival!
URL:https://raicesfestival.in/event/alebrije-inspired-make-up-contest/
LOCATION:Farmers Bank Stage\, 260 E Washington St\,\, Frankfort\, IN\, 46041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,Farmers Bank Stage
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SUMMARY:Alebrije Mask Contest
DESCRIPTION:Alebrije Mask Contest\n🎭 Friday\, September 13 | Registration: 7:45–8:45 PM | Contest: 9:10 PM📍 Farmers Bank Stage\n🎨 Age to participate: 14 and under \nUnleash your creativity in our Alebrije Mask Contest at the Raíces Festival! Inspired by the colorful and imaginative spirit of Mexican folk art\, this contest invites participants of all ages to design and showcase their very own alebrije-inspired mask. \nPrizes:🥇 1st Place – $40 Amazon Gift Card🥈 2nd Place – $20 Amazon Gift Card \nHow it works: \n\nBring your handcrafted mask to the festival\nRegister at the main stage between 7:45 and 8:45 PM\nAt 9:00 PM\, participants will walk across the stage wearing their masks\nA panel of judges will select the winners based on creativity and craftsmanship\n\nLet your imagination run wild — whether it’s fantastical creatures\, bright colors\, or bold patterns\, this is your chance to shine!
URL:https://raicesfestival.in/event/alebrije-mask-contest/
LOCATION:Farmers Bank Stage\, 260 E Washington St\,\, Frankfort\, IN\, 46041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,Farmers Bank Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250913T190000
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SUMMARY:Pupusas Eating Contest
DESCRIPTION:Pupusas Eating Contest\n📅 Date: Saturday\, September 13\, 2025🕖 Time: 7:00 PM📍 Alebrije Stage – Raíces Festival \nGet ready for a tasty challenge at the Pupusas Eating Contest. Contestants will go head-to-head to see who can enjoy the most of this beloved Salvadoran dish in a set amount of time. Warm\, cheesy\, and filled with delicious flavors\, pupusas are a festival favorite — but how many can you handle? \nWhether you are competing or cheering from the crowd\, this event is full of excitement\, laughter\, and plenty of pupusas. Prizes await the fastest eaters\, but everyone wins with the amazing aromas and festive energy filling the air. \nPrice: $100 Dollars for the winner \nCome hungry and ready for fun. This is one contest you will not want to miss. \nPupusas will be provided by Juanita Restaurant Pupuseria y Taqueria.
URL:https://raicesfestival.in/event/pupusas-eating-contest/
LOCATION:Alebrije Stage\, 260 E Washington St\, Frankfort\, 46041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alebrije Stage,Contest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250913T170500
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250913T172000
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SUMMARY:Essay Contest
DESCRIPTION:Essay Contest\n✍️ Theme: Alebrijes: Magic\, Art\, and Tradition🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday\, August 20 by 5:05 PM – 5:20 PM📧 Submit essays to: Esmeralda Cruz – cruze@frankfort.k12.in.us📢 Winners announced: Saturday\, September 13 \nAre you a high school student in grades 9–12 and a Clinton County resident? If so\, this is your chance to show your creativity and writing talent while celebrating cultural heritage through the magical world of alebrijes! \n🧠 Essay Prompts (Choose One): \n\nDiscuss how alebrijes have become a global representation of Mexican culture and why you think they resonate with people beyond Mexico.\nImagine your alebrije as a guardian or protector. What qualities would it have to help guide you through life?\n\n📋 Essay Guidelines: \n\nUp to 500 words\nDouble spaced\, 1-inch margins\nTimes New Roman\, size 12\nInclude: your name\, grade level\, school name\, date\, and prompt chosen\n\n🔎 Judging Criteria:Essays will be scored based on clarity\, connection with the reader\, grammar\, expression\, meaning\, and how well the prompt is answered. \n🏆 Prizes: \n\n1st Place: $200\n2nd Place: $100\n3rd Place: $50🏆 Prizes proudly sponsored by The Frankfort Lions Club\n\nLet your imagination take flight and celebrate the magic of Mexican art and identity through writing!
URL:https://raicesfestival.in/event/essay-contest/
LOCATION:Farmers Bank Stage\, 260 E Washington St\,\, Frankfort\, IN\, 46041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250913T183000
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SUMMARY:Tamalazo Contest
DESCRIPTION:Tamalazo Tasting – Who Will Be Crowned Tamal Royalty?Be part of the action as you taste and vote for the best tamal in Frankfort. Sample entries from talented local cooks in a blind tasting that puts flavor first. Your vote will help decide who takes home the crown and cash prizes in this year’s Tamalazo competition. Come hungry\, enjoy the rich tradition of tamales\, and join the community in celebrating this delicious cultural favorite.
URL:https://raicesfestival.in/event/tamalazo-tasting/
LOCATION:Farmers Bank Stage\, 260 E Washington St\,\, Frankfort\, IN\, 46041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alebrije Stage,Contest,Events
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SUMMARY:Mini Model Contest
DESCRIPTION:Alebrije Mini Model Contest\n🛠️ Theme: Let your imagination soar — design your own Alebrije!📅 Deadline: Submit before 4:00 PM on Wednesday\, September 3📍 Drop-off Location:Purdue Extension Office1111 S. Jackson Street\, Frankfort\, IN \nUnleash your creativity by building your own mini alebrije model for this exciting contest! Whether it’s fierce\, funny\, or fantastical\, we want to see your unique vision come to life. \n👥 Who can enter: \n\nOpen to anyone age 5 and up who lives in Clinton County\nYou may work solo or in teams of up to 4 people\n\n📐 Model Requirements: \n\nMust be handmade\nMax size: 2 ft. x 3 ft.\nMax height: 18 inches\n\n🏆 Prizes: \n\n1st Place: $200\n2nd Place: $100\n3rd Place: $50Winners will be announced on stage at the festival on Saturday\, September 13. All entries will be exhibited during the event.\n\n🎉 Sponsored by Cruz’IN Dumpsters
URL:https://raicesfestival.in/event/mini-model-contest/
LOCATION:Farmers Bank Stage\, 260 E Washington St\,\, Frankfort\, IN\, 46041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250913T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250913T214000
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SUMMARY:Art Contest
DESCRIPTION:Art Contest\n🎨 Theme: Design an alebrije that commemorates a loved one🗓️ Submission Deadline: Wednesday\, September 3 by 4:00 PM\n🕕 Time for award presentation: Sept. 13th – 4:30 PM📍 Drop-off Location:Purdue Extension Office1111 S. Jackson St.\, Frankfort\, IN \nCalling all young artists! As part of this year’s Raíces Festival\, we invite middle and high school students in Clinton County to participate in the 2025 Art Contest. This year’s theme celebrates creativity\, memory\, and Mexican folk art: create an alebrije—a fantastical creature—that honors someone you love. \n🖼️ Artwork Guidelines: \n\nOpen to all middle and high school students in Clinton County\nArt must be no larger than 13 x 19 inches\nOne entry per student\nPrizes for middle school and high school divisions will be awarded separately\n\n🏆 Prizes (per division): \n\n1st Place: $120\n2nd Place: $60\n3rd Place: $30Winners announced at the Raíces Festival on Saturday\, September 13\, 4:30 PM \n\nThis contest is proudly sponsored by Psi Iota Xi
URL:https://raicesfestival.in/event/art-contest/
LOCATION:Farmers Bank Stage\, 260 E Washington St\,\, Frankfort\, IN\, 46041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250913T162000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250913T164000
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SUMMARY:Miss Raices Contest
DESCRIPTION:Miss Raíces Contest\n📅 Date: Saturday\, September 13\, 2025\n🕖 Time: 4:20 PM – 4:30 PM📍 Raíces Festival – Prairie Creek Park\, Frankfort\, IN \nDeadline for registration is Friday\, August 15th\nRegister to participate. \n\nShine bright and shine proud as the Raíces Festival Queen. This is your chance to celebrate your heritage\, represent your community\, and inspire others during one of the most anticipated events of the festival. \nContestants must: \n\nAttend a Clinton County school (grades 9–12)\nAssist in selling tickets for fundraising\nRepresent the country of their heritage\nBe present for the festival parade\nBe present for various Queen’s duties during the event\n\nWinners will not only hold the honor of representing the festival but will also serve as cultural ambassadors throughout the celebration. \nIf you have the passion\, pride\, and presence to wear the crown\, we want to see you take the stage for Miss Raíces 2025. \nDeadline for registration is Friday\, August 15th\nClick here to register.
URL:https://raicesfestival.in/event/miss-raices-contest/
LOCATION:Farmers Bank Stage\, 260 E Washington St\,\, Frankfort\, IN\, 46041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:Hidden Alebrijes
DESCRIPTION:Hidden Alebrijes📅 Date: Saturday\, September 13\, 2025🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Around the Festival Grounds – Raíces Festival \nGo on a colorful adventure with the Hidden Alebrijes Scavenger Hunt! Mysterious and magical alebrijes are hiding throughout the festival grounds\, waiting to be discovered by sharp eyes and curious minds. \nTo join the fun\, pick up a participation card at the Ticket Booth. As you explore the festival\, mark down the alebrijes you find. When you’re done\, return your completed card to the Ticket Booth for a chance to win a prize. \nThis family-friendly activity is a great way to experience the festival\, discover hidden details\, and celebrate the creativity of these fantastical creatures.
URL:https://raicesfestival.in/event/hidden-alebrijes/
LOCATION:Prairie Creek Park\, 260 E Washington St\, Frankfort\, IN\, 46041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Contest,Prairie Creek Park
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