Congratulations to the winners of the Umstead State Park Photo/Illustration Contests. The Exhibit Opening and award Reception is Saturday, August 2, 2 to 4pm. Refreshments served. 2026 Calendar reveal!

The “Capture the Spirit in William B. Umstead State Park” Exhibit features the winning photos from our annual photo and Illustration contests.

All winning entries, including Honorable Mentions, will be exhibited at the William B. Umstead Visitor Center.  All the winning photos and illustrations are featured in our annual Park calendar.  The Exhibit will remain available in the Visitor Center auditorium through next summer.

We'd like to thank JW Image Labs for printing the winning photos.   

The Exhibit Opening Reception is open to the public. The reception will take place on Saturday,  August 2  from 2-4 p.m. in the William B. Umstead State Park Visitor’s Center, 8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27617.

Our new 16-month photo calendar featuring the winning photos and illustrations will be unveiled and available for sale at this event (complementary to the  winners)!

This event is free and open to the public. Folks do not have to register to attend, but it does help us with event planning.

Awards Recognition Program will be from 2:30-3pm.