Cape downtown merchants to sponsor planting contest

The Downtown Merchants Association will sponsor the first annual Capescape Container Planting Contest throughout the Old Town Cape District.

Beginning as soon as the season permits, merchants are invited to create a container planting of flowers, vegetables, herbs or combination to adorn the front of their business.

First, second and honorable mention prizes will be awarded in three categories of innovation, aesthetics and "wow power." Judging will take place during the week of July 1 through July 5, and winners will be announced on the day after Libertyfest, the traditional Fourth of July celebration in Old Town Cape.

For more information, contact Jerrianne Wyman at 651-1916.