20th Anniversary Design Contest
Celebrating 20 Years of Local Food, Community, and Creativity
In 2026, the Bethel Park Farmers’ Market turns 20—and we want to celebrate the neighbors, growers, and artists who make it special. From fresh-picked produce to local music and shared conversations, the market has grown into a hub for connection, food access, and hometown pride.
Now, we’re inviting you to help design our next reusable market tote—our most popular item of the season.
The winning design will be featured on thousands of market totes and seen throughout the region next summer.
We welcome submissions from anyone, but especially encourage local artists, students, and Bethel Park community members to participate.
The winning design will be selected by a panel of local judges in early 2026.
How to Enter
- Send your design (or a clear image of it) to: farmersmarket@bethelparkpa.gov
- Use the subject line: Tote Design Contest
- Deadline to submit: Friday, January 9, 2026
- If your design is chosen, we’ll work with you and our printer to ensure it meets production requirements.
Artwork Guidelines
To ensure your design can be printed on our tote bags, please follow these specifications:
- The minimum line thickness should be 0.012 inches
- Less complex designs are preferred
- Avoid tiny or intricate elements, which can bleed on the bag material
- Max print size is 10” wide x 8” high
- Designs must be one color only
- You may suggest the bag color, but we maintain the right to select one that complements the artwork and our budget
- The final design will include the Bethel Park Farmers’ Market logo and the Bethel Park Community Foundation logo
- Preferred file formats: AI, EPS, or PDF with all fonts outlined
- If your file is not in a print-ready format, we may need to convert or adjust it (redesign fees may apply if selected artwork is unusable as-is)
Contest Rules
By submitting a design, you agree to the following:
- No compensation will be provided for submitted or selected artwork
- All submitted artwork becomes the property of the Municipality of Bethel Park
- The Municipality reserves the right to edit, reproduce, publish, and use the artwork in print and digital formats (with or without modification)
- Artist will be notified if artwork will be used for printing purposes. Credit will be given to the artist when possible.
- Entries must be original work—no AI-generated or copyrighted content
- The Municipality reserves the right to decline any submission for any reason
Disclaimer: This contest is being coordinated by the Bethel Park Recreation Department for community engagement purposes. These guidelines are subject to change. This information does not constitute a legally binding agreement on behalf of the Municipality.
