Cattle Festival releases poster for 73rd festival

Amid the many exciting announcements given during the Louisiana Cattle Festival’s recent “Brand the Barn” event was the unveiling of the 73rd Festival’s official poster and introduction of the inaugural “Featured Artist,” a new opportunity to showcase the talent of youth while bringing attention and awareness to the Louisiana Cattle Festival and statewide industry.
Each year, the Louisiana Cattle Festival designs various memorabilia items to commemorate the annual theme associated with the festival, with this year’s theme designated as “Branding it Back.”
As a new initiative and with greater inclusion of local and statewide youth in mind, the official Festival poster will now highlight the talent and artwork of student-aged youth across the state.
The winner of the art contest will be known as an official honoree titled “Featured Artist” and will receive a cash scholarship prize package and statewide promotion.
Criteria for the artwork included creatively capturing the festival’s history, inclusion of the festival logo, the theme and downtown festival location.
“The State of Louisiana has never fallen short when it comes to talented youth, and as a statewide festival and association, we feel as though youth should have the opportunity to be involved, supported and encouraged which is precisely the reason of hosting this art contest,” Louisiana Cattle Festival President Karen Guilbeau said. “We are proud to be a part of this community and industry and want to give back while also promoting the individuals and businesses that our festival commemorates. After a very difficult evaluation of the beautiful contest entries, the Board selected a winner and encourages the participants to submit artwork again next year,” she added.
Before the official poster was unveiled, the inaugural “Featured Artist” was proudly introduced to the crowd.
“It is the pleasure of the Louisiana Cattle Festival and Fair Association to announce the 2023 ‘Featured Artist’ of the 73rd Louisiana Cattle Festival, Jaylee LeDoux,” the introduction said. “Jaylee’s artwork beautifully captures the traditions of the festival, while also including the festival theme, crest and logo, and downtown ambience of Abbeville.
“The Festival is proud to have Jaylee as our first youth artist honoree, and invites the public to the historic streets of downtown Abbeville on Oct. 6-8, 2023, for the 73rd Louisiana Cattle Festival.”