Art competition kicks off Avocado Festival

Entries in the Fifth Annual Art of the Avocado contest were judged at a wine and cheese reception held April 9 at the Fallbrook School of the Arts. Sponsored by George and Gayle Bamber and the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, the contest featured 14 avocado-themed works of art in a variety of mediums including acrylic, watercolor, gourd art, collage, sculpture and quilting.

Temecula artist Leslie Sweetland won first place and $300 with her acrylic painting titled “Guacamole” while Menifee’s Carol T. South won second place and $200 for her watercolor painting, also titled “Guacamole.” Third place...