2026 Fog Fest Photography Contest

If you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to express your photographic talents, now is your chance! Show off your photographic skill by entering our contest. There is no residency, geographic content or age restrictions. Entries will be accepted September 18th – 21st, 2026 at the Sanchez Art Center.

2022 Winners on Display at Fog Fest. Photo by Loretta Morgan.

Final deadline is Monday, September 21 at 5pm to the Sanchez Art Center.

All entries will be judged by acclaimed Pacifica photographers, Edwin Hacking, Alan Grinberg, and Sharron L Walker.

The Fog Fest Photography Contest is coordinated by Sanchez Art Center.

2026 Division Categories:

Division 1 – Coastal Views (any coastal location, landscapes, seascapes, coastal wildlife; NO pier photographs)

Division 2 – Portraits (photograph of a person/people where face and expression are the primary focus; selfies okay)

Division 3 – Black & White or Monochromatic (any subject/no restrictions)

People’s Choice – Pacifica Pier Memories (prior to June 2026/not current condition)

PRIZES/AWARDS – winners in each division:
-1st Place $100 – 2nd Place $50 – 3rd Place $25
-Special Certificate Award – Judge’s Award for Best of Show
-Exhibition Award: Div 1 – 3 award winners will be invited to participate in a group show at Sanchez Art Center in 2027

For more information contact the Sanchez Art Center at 650-355-1894 or email at info@sanchezartcenter.org

Download the entry form and contest guidelines below:

Drop Off Location:

SANCHEZ ART CENTER
1220-B Linda Mar Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
650-355-1894
1pm to 5pm Friday through Monday September 18th – 21st

Celebrating 39 Years September 26th & 27th 2026

10am - 6pm on Palmetto Ave. in Pacifica.
Admission is Free!

About the Fog Fest

The Pacific Coast Fog Fest each year promotes the City of Pacifica, attracts visitors, celebrates our community and raises funds for local community groups. Now over 35 groups benefit and to date, an amount of $1,250,000 has been donated back.

The Fog Fest was created in 1986 to promote Pacifica and to celebrate our marvelous coast. The last full weekend of September was chosen because historically the weather is unbeatable. The Fog Fest kicks off Saturday morning at 10 am with the Parade, honoring the local community and a competition for best float. Then stay and enjoy our Arts and Crafts booths, Food and Beverage booths, Music & Entertainment, Family Fun Fest and a variety of other activities.

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