The time has come for the Vernon Winter Carnival mascots to receive a makeover. And time is running out to find an artist
The face of Vernon Winter Carnival since 1965 鈥� jopo and jopette鈥檚 role is to symbolize the happy spirit of Carnival.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a hard task to represent an almost 60-year-old tradition, so Vernon Winter Carnival is asking for the community鈥檚 help to give the mascots a refresh,鈥� said Vicki Proulx, Carnival鈥檚 executive director.
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The deadline to send in your fresh new design for jopo and jopette is Friday, Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. Email entries to info@vernonwintercarnival.com or drop off at Vernon Winter Carnival office - 3401 35th Ave. - be sure to include your name and phone number on the entry.
鈥淪end us a fresh new design for jopo and jopette,鈥� said Proulx. 鈥淵ou could win $500 cash!鈥�
The criteria is costumes must be Carnival blue and white, must be age and gender neutral and must be winter appropriate and suitable for outdoor wear in February. Must be 12 years or older to enter.
For full contest rules and regulations visit
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