Local children were invited to enter their artwork for the 2009 Festival of Trains poster contest sponsored by the Grand Traverse Heritage Center!

Two winning posters were selected and those are serving as the official posters of the 2009 Festival of Trains.  They will be displayed at businesses throughout the region.

The winner in the 5 -7 age category is 7 year old Matt Mudget of Traverse City.  Matt attends Willow Hill Elementary and his hobbies include building wood models with his grandpa, playing with cars, trains & trucks, riding his bike and drawing pictures.  The winner in the 8-12 age category is 9 year old Andrew Morse of Traverse City.  Andrew attends Central Elementary School in Traverse City.

Matt and Andrew will receive a family pass to the Festival of Trains, a framed copy of their poster and recognition at the “Holiday at Heritage” event.

The entries were judged on creativity and how well the poster illustrated the Festival of Trains.