The State Fair of West Virginia is proud to announce its sponsorship, in conjunction with SMART529, of the 2008 SMART529 College Savings Plan Creative Coloring Contest!

Thank you to all of the students around West Virginia that entered the 2008 Creative Coloring Contest.  Entries have been received and the judging is now complete.   Congratulations to the Winners of the 2008 SMART529 College Savings Plan Creative Coloring Contest:

Kindergarten:

• GRAND PRIZE - "Squirm the Worm" by Matthew from Chester, WV
• First Place - "Footsies" by Savannah from Wellsburg, WV
• Second Place - "Mr. Pesty" by Katie from Roderfield, WV

First Grade:

• GRAND PRIZE - "Jitterbug" by David from Martinsburg, WV
• First Place - "Coal the Caterpillar" by Olivia from Hurricane, WV
• Second Place - "Paulie Nater" by Brandon from Frametown, WV

Second Grade:

• GRAND PRIZE - "Buggy BuganEER" by Dalton from New Haven, WV
• First Place - "Cotton Candy Critter" by Victoria from Eleanor, WV
• Second Place - "Corn Bug" by Emma from Scott Depot, WV 

Third Grade:

• GRAND PRIZE - "Creeper" by Lachlan from Coal City, WV
• First Place - "Woogie" by Mikaela from Princeton, WV
• Second Place - "Maggie-Mag Lite" by Halie from Pliny, WV

Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you and your family at the 2008 State Fair of West Virginia!