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, a T-shirt with their design sold at the Visit Haywood Welcome Center, and serious 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. 

Spectators, vote for your favorite design to get it through to the finalist round! The voting form will open once submission period closes. 

Here’s the 2025 timeline:

• Submission portal opens: April 2, 9:00 AM EST. 
• Submission portal closes: May 5, 11:59 PM EST. 
• Voting period: May 7 – June 6.
• Final vote: June 10.
• Shirts in store: July.