T-Shirt Design Contest

Do you have a creative idea that deserves to be seen by the entire community? The Dexter Summer Festival is inviting artists, designers, students, and creative minds of all ages to submit an original design for a chance to be featured on official 2026 festival merchandise alongside our classic festival logo.

Contest Details

How to Enter

Submit your original artwork to DexterSummerFestival@gmail.com by June 19, 2026.

Design submissions should:

  • Be original artwork

  • Use no more than 3 colors

  • Be suitable for festival merchandise printing

Finalist Selection & Community Voting

The Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce will select 5 finalist designs for public voting.

Community voting will take place:

  • Online

  • In person during Music in the Park on June 26, 2026

Voting will remain open through July 4, 2026.

Winner Prizes

The winning artist will receive:

  • An exclusive invitation for themselves and their family to the Festival Preview Party featuring catered treats

  • A Dexter Summer Festival swag bag filled with festival goodies

  • Recognition as the featured 2026 Festival Design Contest winner

Stay connected for contest updates, finalist announcements, and voting information on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/dcsummerfest/