News Release

2023 SwampFest Student Art Competition Extended

Date: October 12, 2023
Contact: Gabrielle Alban

HOPKINS, SC – Congaree National Park has extended the Annual SwampFest Student Art Competition, and will continue accepting entries until Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Co-sponsored by Southeast Rural Community Outreach (SERCO) and the Friends of Congaree Swamp, this competition is an opportunity for young artists (grades K-8) from the Midlands to showcase their talent while celebrating the outdoors.

The theme for this year's art competition is “Your National Park.” Entries should highlight the theme by depicting plants, animals, water, or recreational opportunities found within Congaree National Park.

Park staff will select first place winners and honorable mentions from the entries. The first place winners and honorable mentions will receive prizes. All student entries will be displayed at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center through the month of November.

Entries for the art competition may be dropped off in person at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center, Sunday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Entries may also be mailed to the address in the press release header, Attn. SwampFest Art Competition. For more information, call 803-776-4396 or email [e-mail]

SwampFest is a local heritage celebration sponsored by SERCO and Richland County, which took place October 6-7, 2023, at the historic Harriet Barber House and grounds. Festival information may be found at http://www.congareeswampfest.com.