ST. LEONARD, MD (May 22, 2017) – Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM) recently announced Sophie Arness as the winner of the 2nd Annual Children’s Day on the Farm Artwork Contest.  Sophie is 11 years old and attends Mutual Elementary School in Port Republic.

Since 1986, the Children’s Day on the Farm event is commemorated with a 3 x 4 magnetized metal dash plaque designed by the JPPM marketing department. JPPM introduction of the artwork contest was to solicit new and fresh ideas for the dash plaque.  The inaugural Children’s Day on the Farm Artwork Contest was open to the public, private and homeschooled middle-grade students.  The contest was later expanded to include elementary grade students.  Artwork submissions are accepted starting in January.  All submissions are required to highlight some aspect of Maryland’s rich agricultural heritage.  The winning submission is not only featured on the commemorative dash plaque but is also featured on the Children’s Day on the Farm event tee shirt and other event marketing collateral. All winning artwork is framed and hangs on display inside the JPPM Visitor Center.

 

 

 

 

 

 


This year’s winner, Sophie Arness, received a Visa gift card, goodie bag and will join Blue Crabs mascot “Pinch” as co-Grand Marshal for the antique tractor parade at Children’s Day on the Farm on June 4.  

 
Children’s Day on the Farm is an educational and fun event focused on the celebration of southern Maryland’s rich heritage. This free family event features a petting zoo, live entertainment, arts and crafts, exhibits, face painting and much more.  There will also be food and merchandise vendors.

For more information about Children’s Day on the Farm and other park events, contact us at 410-586-8501 or www.jefpat.org Children’s Day on the Farm will be held rain or shine.

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, a state museum of archaeology and home to the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, is a program of the Maryland Historical Trust, a division of the Maryland Department of Planning. It is located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River and the St. Leonard Creek in St. Leonard, Calvert County, Maryland.