KELSEYVILLE, Calif. –The Kelseyville Pear Festival Committee is in the planning stages for the 24th annual festival.

Each year, visitors seek out a print of the winning festival poster.

County artists are invited to enter the 2016 poster contest. One entry per person will be accepted.

The prize-winning artist will be awarded $500.

This year, judges are looking for artists to depict the historic town of Kelseyville and how visitors can “catch the small town magic.”

The poster can represent agricultural settings with Mount Konocti, but focus on the charm of a country town. The use of the following medium is acceptable: oil, watercolor, pastel, colored pencil, or acrylic.

Contest entry deadline is Friday, April 15.

All entries must be 12 inches by 18 inches, matted and framed. The artist’s name and telephone number must be attached to the back of each entry.

Entries should be delivered to the festival office, located at 3850 Main St. in Kelseyville, in the Affordable Travel office.

The Kelseyville Pear Festival has the sole right to make and sell posters of the first prize winning entry until Dec. 31, 2016. The contest winners will be announced in May 2016.

Remember, the Kelseyville Pear Festival is held Saturday, Sept. 24.

Interested in being part of the largest festival in Lake County? Join the fun team that creates the family centered day.

Contact Tyler Weiper, 562-522-3432; Cindy Bain, 707-349-3223; or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .