In celebration of the National Park Service turning 109 years old, Obed Wild and Scenic River will host a combined birthday party and 15th annual photo contest reception Friday, Aug. 22, at the Obed Visitor Center at 208 N. Maiden St. in downtown Wartburg.
The festivities beginning at 5 p.m. EDT will include light refreshments, a birthday cake and live music by the Shelter Road Band.
The event will also include a display of photographs from the recent Obed photography contest.
During the evening, the contest’s winning entries will be revealed in five categories: youth, recreation, landscapes, flora & fauna, and dark skies.
The winning entries have been judged on technical excellence, originality, creativity, visual impact, and artistic merit.
There will also be a people’s choice award for the photograph that gets the most votes that evening.
Call the Visitor Center at 423-346-6294 for more information.