“Birth of an Orchard” is the work of Tony Velez, San Diego. Valley News/Courtesy photo
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Propane Gas Company, sponsor of the “Art of the Avocado” art competition is now calling for entries. The art competition is part of Fallbrook’s annual Avocado Festival.Any artistic medium may be submitted – the only restriction is that an “avocado” must be easily identifiable in all pieces.Three categories: 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional cash prizes awarded in each:first place – $300, second place – $200, and third place – $100. The photography category cash prizes awarded are first place – $150, second place – $125 and third place – $100.Additional cash prize awards are Merrill Everett Memorial Award, Holy Guaca-Moly Award, George Bamber Memorial Award, Honorary
