FILE PHOTO - A magician performs at the 2013 Niagara County Fair. Cornell Cooperative Extension is holding a logo contest for the 2014 Fair.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County is conducting a logo contest for the 2014 Niagara County Fair.

The contest, eligible to youth ages 5-19, will focus on farmers and their families, the produce they grow, the animals they raise, the beauty of their land, and their contribution to our community. The theme is called “A Good Thing Growing – Celebrating Niagara County Agriculture."

According to the contest rules, the logo must be an original, colorful piece of artwork designed either by hand of computer. It should be "attractive, eye catching and easy to use in advertisements, decorations, posters, etc." Submissions may incorporate some aspect or component of the Niagara County Fair,

The first-place winner will receive a $100 cash prize, two tickets to the Farm-City Breakfast, and two weekly Fair passes. Second prize is $50 cash, two tickets to the Farm-City Breakfast, and two weekly fair passes. Third prize is $25 cash, two tickets to the Farm-City Breakfast and two daily fair passes. Those who place fourth through 10th will each receive a certificate of participation and two daily passes to the fair.

Entry submissions must be received by Feb. 28 at 4 p.m.

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