Arkansas Tech University and the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting the ninth annual Paint the Town Green and Gold community spirit contest.
Businesses and organizations participating in Paint the Town Green and Gold will decorate the interior and/or exterior of their places of business in Arkansas Tech themes during the week of Aug. 12-16 in advance of ATU residence hall move-in day on Saturday, Aug. 17.
Deadline to enter the competition is Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 5 p.m. Judging will take place Aug. 20.
Prizes, including the Paint the Town Green and Gold traveling trophy, will be awarded. Winners will be recognized on social media and/or through local media outlets.
All businesses and non-profit organizations that enter the 2024 Paint the Town Green and Gold community spirit contest will receive complimentary tailgating space and game tickets when the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys host Oklahoma Baptist University for the football season opener on Thursday, Sept. 5, at Simmons Bank Field at Thone Stadium in Russellville. Tailgating will begin at 4 p.m. and kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Arvest, Friendship Community Care, Millard-Henry Clinic, Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation and Simmons Bank are the 2024 sponsors of Paint the Town Green and Gold.
Access the 2024 Paint the Town Green and Gold registration form at https://bit.ly/pttgg2024.
For more information, call (479) 968-2530 or send e-mail to chamber@russellvillechamber.com.
