Capture the unparalleled beauty of Haywood County’s corner of the Western NC Mountains with the Annual Visit Haywood T-Shirt Design Contest! 

Haywood County-based artists (ages 18+) are invited to throw their hats in the ring for a shot at winning a $500 prize and a T-shirt featuring their design to be sold at the Visit Haywood Welcome Center, in our online store, and at Mast General Store in Downtown Waynesville (not to mention the bragging rights). Tap into what you love most about Haywood County to craft a design everyone from visitors to locals will be proud to flaunt!

This year, spectators are encouraged to participate in two rounds of voting as the crowd-favorite designs rise to the top! The voting form will open once submission period closes. 

Here’s the 2026 timeline:

• Submission portal opens: February 25, 9:00 AM EST
• Submission portal closes: March 23, 11:59 PM EST 
• Voting, Round 1: March 27 – April 22, 11:59 PM EST
• Voting, Round 2 (Top 5 Finalists): April 29 – May 13, 11:59 PM EST
•  Voting verification & winner selection: May 21
• Shirts in store: July.