Roche-A-Cri State Park
Amateur Photography Contest

Organized by the Friends of Buckhorn and Roche-A-Cri State Parks.

Winning photo of boy fishing
Winning photo of children and tree trunks

The annual photo contest is held at Buckhorn and Roche-A-Cri State Parks. Bring your camera along when enjoying the many activities each park offers!

Contest Categories:

  1. Plants (wildflowers, shrubs, and trees)
  2. Wildlife (animals, insects, etc.)
  3. People Using the Park (may need model release in some cases)
  4. Open (landscapes, etc.)

Contest Rules:

  1. All pictures must be taken within the boundaries of Buckhorn or Roche-A-Cri State Park between October 1 and September 30.
  2. A separate contest will be run at each park. (You may enter pictures in all four categories at BOTH parks). Only two photos per category may be submitted (total of 16 per photographer).
  3. Photos submitted may be black and white or color prints. Prints should not be larger than 4" x 6". Digital photos must be printed on paper. Do not frame or mount photos.
  4. Please label the back of each photo with name, address, phone number, category and whether picture was taken at Buckhorn or Roche-A-Cri.
  5. If you would like to have your photos returned, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage.
  6. Any photo entered may be copied by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources or the two friends groups to be used for displays or in publications.
  7. The contest is open to all park visitors except judges, park employees, and members of the friends group.
  8. All photos submitted must have negatives available upon request. Photos may be sent or delivered by September 30 to:

    Buckhorn State Park,
    W8450 Buckhorn Park Avenue,
    Necedah, WI 54646-7338

Judging: A panel of judges will determine the winners. The judges will include representatives of the Friends of Roche-A-Cri State Park, Friends of Buckhorn State Park, and one of the local newspapers.

Winners: First Place winners will receive a $25 gift certificate. Names of the winners will be announced on radio stations WRJC (AM1270, FM92.1) Mauston and on WDKM.(106.1FM), Friendship. The first place winning photos will be printed in the Star Times (Mauston) State Park and Times-Reporter (Adams/Friendship) newspapers. The pictures will also be displayed for two weeks at Mauston and Adams County libraries. Second place winners will receive a $10 gift certificate.

Winning photo of water lily

Sponsors:

Adams County Times
Juneau County Star Times
WRJC - FM92.1 and AM 1270
WDKM - FM 106.1
Friends of Roche-A-Cri State Park
Friends of Buckhorn State Park

For more information on Roche-A-Cri State Park, please call 608-565-2789, Joe Stecker-Kochanski, Buckhorn / Roche-A-Cri State Parks, or write to:

Roche-A-Cri State Park
1767 Hwy 13
Friendship WI 53934

Last Revised: Friday December 29 2006