Description: Pelican Art & Photo Contest 2026
Location: Reelfoot Lake State Park
Pelican Photo & Art Contest 2026
$10.00 Fee for Each Entry
Categories:
Art: Nature/Scenic
Art: Wildlife
Art: Festival Themed
Photography: Nature/ Scenic
Photography: Wildlife
Photography: Festival Themed
Ribbons will be awarded by People Choice
All entries must be mounted and ready to hang in 8x10 or 11x14 frame
Note: Write your name, address, phone and under 18 over 18 on back of each entry!
DEADLINE – 12:00pm on Saturday – October 24, 2026
Call 731-253-9652 for more information.
After event, entries will become property of Reelfoot Lake State Park if not picked up by Sunday October 25, 2026
DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN!!
Pelican Fest! REEL FOOT LAKE STATE PARK
FRIDAY OCTOBER 23, 2026
9:30am Vendors Open until 4:00pm
10:00am Pelican Van Tour — 1 hr.
11:00am Silent Auction Opens
1:00pm Registration open for art and photography contest
2:00pm Pelican Van Tour — 1 hr.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 24, 2026
7:30am Pelican Photography Van Tour 2hr.
8:30am Registration open for art and photography contest
9:30am Vendors Open until 4:00pm 10:00am Pelican Van Tour - Ihr.
1:00pm Live Animals with Bob Tarter (sponsored by RLTC)
3:00pm Silent Auction ends - Bidders will be notified.
3:30pm Voting Ends on Art and Photography Contest and awards given
SUNDAY OCTOBER 25, 2026
Vendors Open @ 9am-1pm
9:30am Pelican Van Tour- Ihr.
1:00pm Pelican Van Tour - Ihr.
Register online at tnstateparks.com/parks/reelfoot-lake or call 731-253-9652
Reservations are required for Van Tours
$30 per person for photography tour
$15 Per Person for guided Van Tours
$IO per art or photography entered
Want to get out on the water with the pelicans?
Kayak rentals available daily at South Campground (731-538-3356) $IO an hour or $50 a day
Program Host: Reelfoot Lake State Park
Contact Email: Vanessa.henson@tn.gov
Contact Phone: 7312539652
Meeting Place: Reelfoot Lake State Park 2595 State Route 21 East Tiptonville, TN. 38079
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