The Blanchard River Watershed Partnership will sponsor a rain barrel decorating contest at the Findlay Village Mall during the mall car show to be held on Feb. 10-12, according to Phil Martin of the partnership.

Twenty-four rain barrels have been entered in this year’s contest. All barrels will be on display at the mall on Feb. 10 - 11. 

The public may vote for their favorite barrel starting at 5 p.m. on Feb. 10 and on Saturday.

 The three category themes are agricultural, watershed and general theme. 

The winners will be announced on Sunday, Feb, 12 at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top five in each category and the People’s Choice Award.

Schools participating are:

Arlington

Columbus Grove

Findlay

Hardin Northern

Leipsic

Liberty Benton

McComb

Pandora-Gilboa

Riverdale

The BRWP represents the six counties of the Blanchard River Watershed and is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving water quality through developing citizen involvement and watershed action plans. Volunteers are welcome to join activities at any time. Learn more about the Blanchard River on the BRWP website at www.BlanchardRiver.org.