Keep Kingsport Beautiful and BB&T invite all artists to the Trash Barrel Paint-in on Tuesday, July 13th.
KINGSPORT – As one of FunFests kickoff events, the Keep Kingsport Beautiful Trash Barrel Paint-in will be held at the Allandale Mansion lawn on Tuesday, July 13. The event is sponsored by BB&T.
Kids of all ages are invited to decorate trash barrels that will be used during FunFest as colorful receptacles encouraging funfesters to help keep events litter-free. The barrels are also used at other city events throughout the year.
Barrel painting begins at 10:00 A.M. and will continue until 12:30 P.M. Judging will begin at 12:45 P.M.
Participants should wear old clothes and bring water-based paint, brushes, stencils, etc. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Awards are given out by age group to the winners of the trash barrels that best represent a fun or green theme. Age groups include:‚ Under 6; 6-8 years old; 9-11 years old; 12-17 years old; 18 and over; and Special Friends. The participant with the best overall barrel will receive the Terry Light Memorial Award.
Walmart in Colonial Heights will provide one can of spray paint per barrel while supplies last.
The event is free and registration is not required. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch.
For more information, contact Keep Kingsport Beautiful at (423) 392-8814 or visit www.keepkingsportbeautiful.com.