The winning jingle will be featured in our upcoming marketing campaign, including TV, radio, and social media. Think catchy, upbeat, and all about what makes the Chico Certified Farmers Market special.

We’ll use a short 15-second version for broadcast, but feel free to get creative with a longer version for social media.

So, whether you’re a musician, songwriter, or just a fan of the market with a great idea, submit your jingle and help us celebrate local food, local farmers, and local flavor!

Contest Details:

• What: Submit a catchy, original jingle (max 15 seconds) to promote the Chico Certified Farmers Market.
• Format: MP3, WAV, or video link. Include lyrics!
• Deadline: Aug 31, 2025 at 12PM
• Submit to: Instagram or managerccfm@gmail.com  

What We’re Looking For:

• Fun, creative, and family-friendly
• Highlights fresh food, local vendors, or community vibes
• Easy to remember (we want it stuck in everyone’s head!) 

Prizes:

• Grand Prize: $100 Farmers Market Gift Card
  • Your jingle featured in our ads!
• Runners-Up: Market swag bags and honorable mentions

Judging Criteria:

• Creativity (25%)
• Market relevance (25%)
• Catchiness (25%)
• Clear message in 15 seconds (25%)

Farmers Market Jingle Writing Contest – Official Rules

Eligibility:

• • Open to individuals ages 18 and up (or with parental consent if under 18).
  • Open to residents of Butte County.
  • No purchase necessary to enter or win.

Submission Requirements:

• • Jingle must be original, no longer than 15 seconds, and promote the Chico Certified Farmers Market.
  • Format: MP3, WAV, or video link (e.g., YouTube or Vimeo). The lyrics must be included in text form.
  • Only one entry per person or team.
  • No copyrighted music, samples, or content.

Deadline:

• • Entries must be received by August 31, 2025, at 12PM.
  • Submit via Instagram or managerccfm@gmail.com.

Judging Criteria:

Entries will be judged on:

• Creativity and originality (25%)
• Relevance to the farmers market (25%)
• Catchiness and appeal (25%)
• Clarity of message within 15 seconds (25%)

Prizes:

• Grand Prize: $100 farmers market gift card + your jingle used in our advertising!
• Runner-Up Prizes: Market swag bags and honorable mentions

Usage Rights:

By entering, participants grant Chico Certified Farmers Market the non-exclusive rights to use the jingle for promotional and advertising purposes, with credit given where possible.

Winner Notification:

Winners will be announced on September 22, 2025 via email and Instagram.

Additional Terms:

• • The organizers reserve the right to disqualify entries that are inappropriate, offensive, or do not meet the rules.
  • Decisions by the judges are final.