Congratulations to the winners of Local 49’s 2026 coloring contest! We received about 200 total entries in three age categories.
With so many amazing entries, it was difficult to pick winners. A committee narrowed the entries down to four finalists in each category, and members voted on the finalists during the April General Membership Meeting in Minneapolis.
All the finalists will be displayed at our State Fair booth this year.
The winners in each category will receive Target gift cards in the following amounts: $100 for first place, $75 for second place, $50 for third place and $25 for fourth place.
2026 COLORING CONTEST WINNERS
AGE UNDER 5
1st: Larah Craft, 4, granddaughter of Steven Wolf
2nd: Jack Willis, 4, child of Ryan Willis
3rd: Elliott Rose Hiltner, 4, granddaughter of Dennis Hiltner
4th: Ryan Shepard, 4, daughter of Thomas Shepard
AGES 5-8
1st: Avery Eckstrom, 8, daughter of Tanner Eckstrom
2nd: Charlie Harvey Brand, 7, daughter of Brian Brand
3rd: Cody Midkif, 7, stepson of Joshua Liebeck
4th: Stella Craft, 7, granddaughter of Steven Wolf
AGES 9-12
1st: Dakoda Mathis, 9, daughter of David Mathis
2nd: Finn Kintigh,12, grandson of Edward Alto
3rd – TIED: Emma Searles, 9, daughter of Thomas Searles
3rd – TIED: Rebecca Stephas, 11, daughter of Dominic Stephas
