Contests


BE PART OF THE FUN!


Sputnikfest has the wackiest tackiest contests you could imagine. We'd love to have you participate. 

Children's Coloring Contest

We will once again be holding a children's coloring contest, which is open to all children through age 12. Coloring pages are available for pick up at the Rahr-West during normal business hours. There will be one winner from each age group, 5 and under, 6-9 years, 10-12 years. Complete contest rules are on the coloring pages. Submissions must be received by September 8, 2018 at 12 pm.


OUT OF THIS WORLD TRIVIA CONTESTDr. Trek

Friday, September 7th @ 5:30 pm

Test your knowledge of outer space and alien life, as well as local trivia. Teams of four people are being accepted. The trivia contest will be emceed by "Dr. Trek" Larry Nemecek, Star Trek actor and host of "The Trek Files" podcast! Registration fee is only $40 per team. Register your team today! Space is limited! 

MS. SPACE DEBRIS PAGEANT

Friday, September 7th @ 8:30 pm

Sputnikfest is seeking contestants to vie for the title of Ms. Space Debris, Queen of all that is Sputnikfest, the glitziest jewel in the tiara of what is arguably one of the top five space junk-related pageants in the universe. Although the title is "Ms." Space Debris, contestants do not necessarily have to be of the female gender. All that is required is that they must be a "human life form".

The competition consists of three categories:

  • Space-Age evening attire
  • Display of talent (at least what is loosely referred to as talent)
  • A brief question & answer period. DON'T WORRY! These questions are created in the spirit of Sputnikfest...wacky.

Ms Space Debris will reign over Sputnikfest, faithfully executing the duties involved in being the Monarch of an Intergalactic Festival. Wearing a cosmic crown and wielding a space-age scepter. Presiding over wacky events like the Cosmic Costume Contest and Alien Pet Competition, and participating in a handful of promotional events scattered throughout the following year.

The winner of the Ms. Space Debris Pageant will receive:

  • Flight lesson, courtesy of CAVU Flight Academy
  • One year of free haircuts, courtesy of Rose Colored Glasses Salon & Spa
  • $50 cash

Click here to register to become the next Ms. Space Debris or download and print the form here. Candidacy must be submitted by 4:00 pm, Friday, August 31. 

Contact the Rahr-West Art Museum at (920) 686-3090 orrahrwest@manitowc.org with questions. 

Sponsored by:

ms space debris

Ms Space Debris - Joey Putman

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH - SPUTNIKFEST


ALIEN PET CONTEST

Saturday, September 8 at 2:00 pm

This is your opportunity to dress your pet as an alien life force or sci-fi character!
1st Place - $50 gift certificate from Central Bark
2nd Place - $25 gift certificate from Central Bark
3rd Place - $15 gift certificate from Central Bark

Register your pet the day of Sputnikfest, beginning at noon at the information tent.

Sponsored by:

central bark

1st place pet - Sonny and Popcorn

New this year...

ADULT COSTUME CONTEST

Saturday, September 8th at 2:30 pm

Dress up and win a cash prize! Contestants are judged on:
-Creative use of materials
-Originality
-Cosmic personality

1st Place - $100 cash
2nd Place - $50 cash
3rd Place - $25 cash

Sponsored by Acute Angle

Registration for adult costume contest begins at noon at the information tent. 

CHILDREN'S COSTUME CONTEST

Saturday, September 8 at 1:00 pm

Children will be judged on the same criteria as adults. All participants will receive a certificate one free attraction at Badger Sports Park. 

Additional prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Sponsored by:

Badger logo

Registration for children's costume contest begins at noon in the Children's area. Contest will take place on the main stage